Washington — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Friday that he did not believe he was required to report luxury trips and vacations he accepted from a billionaire and GOP megadonor, and vowed to comply with new guidelines clarifying the type of gifts justices must disclose publicly. Thomas issued a …
Read More »Federal agents break into wrong hotel room and interrogate man during training exercise
Federal agents conducting a training exercise at a Boston hotel broke into the wrong room and detained an innocent bystander, the FBI confirmed Wednesday. The FBI said its Boston division was “assisting” the Department of Defense in conducting a training exercise around 10 p.m. Tuesday. “Based on inaccurate information, they …
Read More »NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo on promoting financial literacy through sustainable investing
There was a time in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s life when he had his money spread out in several different bank accounts, to protect it. “I was always taught: don’t put your eggs all in one basket,” Antetokounmpo told “CBS Mornings” on Friday. The Milwaukee Bucks forward has since learned “there are …
Read More »U.S. auctions off Arizona
The Biden administration auctioned off a massive stretch of the Gulf of Mexico to oil and gas drilling on Wednesday, marking the second time in as many weeks the federal government has facilitated major fossil-fuel development on public lands. The auction, which was required under last year’s Inflation Reduction Act, …
Read More »Nashville school shooting: Police release video showing shooter inside The Covenant School
Police released surveillance video late Monday night, hours after a former student who shot through the doors of a Christian elementary school in Nashville and killed three children and three adults. The shooter was fatally shot by police at The Covenant School in the city’s Green Hills neighborhood, authorities said. …
Read More »Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risks, tell owners to park cars outside
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of more than 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven. The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and warning people to park them …
Read More »Philadelphia settles for $9.25 million over response to George Floyd demonstrations
The City of Philadelphia reached a $9.25 million settlement with 343 protesters who were hit with tear gas and pepper spray during the 2020 George Floyd demonstrations, the city said in a statement. The protesters, who included residents of West Philadelphia, filed a class action suit alleging “physical and emotional injuries” …
Read More »Maria del Carmen Lopez missing: FBI offers $20,000 reward after American mom kidnapped in Mexico
More than a month after an American woman was kidnapped from her home in Mexico, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it is offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to her “physical location.” In a news release issued Thursday, the FBI said they believe that 63-year-old Maria del …
Read More »Mira Sorvino “baffled” her father, Paul Sorvino, and other stars were left out of Oscars in memoriam segment
The Oscars annual in memoriam segment honored dozens of stars and entertainment industry insiders who have died with in the past year, but some people noticed a few notable names were left off the list. Among them was Paul Sorvino, who died in July at the age of 83. His …
Read More »Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally apologizes for commenting on suggestive Instagram photos
Tennessee’s Republican Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally has apologized for routine comments he left on the suggestive Instagram posts of a 20-year-old gay man and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. “I have long been active on social media. I have made a point to engage with people not only in …
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