Kansas Democrats have defied political gravity for eight years by holding the governor’s office in one of the country’s most reliably Republican states.On Tuesday, primary voters selected State Senator Cindy Holscher as the candidate to try to keep that seat in Democratic hands, according to The Associated Press. Ms. Holscher defeated a fellow lawmaker, State … Read more
Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C. has said he is dropping his bid for re-election, days after the House Ethics Committee recommended censure over sexual harassment allegations. “After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term,” Edwards announced early Wednesday in a post on X. “Serving Western … Read more
Michael Burry warns of 1987-style crash even as S&P 500 hits new high Seeking AlphaMichael Burry bets against rally: ‘We are near a major top, and possible a 1987-type fall’ CNBCMichael Burry Warns of 1987-Type Crash as S&P 500 Hits Record High Yahoo FinanceUS investor Michael Burry who warned Wall Street of 2008 Housing Crisis … Read more
At first it just seemed like a happy coincidence — a Hollywood agency mogul supporting a Hollywood corporate merger. Ari Emanuel published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal last Tuesday saying David Ellison buying Warner Bros. was a good idea and that those 12 Democratic AG’s who have sued to stop the deal were on the wrong warpath. “The … Read more
The headquarters of Starbucks Korea was raided by South Korean police on Wednesday, as they continue to investigate the coffee chain that faced a nationwide backlash and publicity crisis over a disastrous ad campaign. The Seoul metropolitan police confirmed to CNN they had searched the headquarters in relation to the upcoming Liberation Day next week, … Read more
SpaceX is coming for T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon The VergeSpaceX Flags Big Ambitions to Take On AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile Bloomberg.comSpaceX Sends Telecom Providers a Shot Across the Bow WSJSpaceX lays out plan to compete with Big 3 wireless carriers Fierce NetworkStarlink Mobile Won’t Just Be Satellites, But a Ground Network Too PCMag
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — For passengers on the budget Australian airline Jetstar, the days of cramming your bag into an overhead locker already full of your seatmates’ full-sized suitcases are coming to an end, but there’s a catch. The carrier will charge passengers for stowing carry-on bags in the overhead compartments, beginning in February … Read more
SpaceX shares sink after first earnings report reveals huge AI spending plans BBCSpaceX dives 12% after AI spending surge rattles investors CNBCSpaceX’s first earnings reveal the cost of becoming an AI giant: Chart of the Day Yahoo FinanceStock Market Today: Dow Futures Tick Up, SpaceX Stock Slides After Earnings — Live Updates WSJSpaceX posts loss … Read more
Aug. 5, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ETNearly half of older American workers expect to rely mainly on Social Security for income in retirement, according to a new report. To many in the retirement industry, that is a worrisome statistic. Social Security “is not meant to be your only source of income in retirement,” the federal Social Security Administration cautions on its website. On … Read more
The FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as “lower risk” than cigarettes. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images It comes in flavors like “Cool Mint,” “Smooth” and “Chill.” It’s on the Ferrari F1 race car. And it’s addictive. A paperclip-size pouch filled with bleach-white fibers and … Read more