Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, clinched her party’s primary on Tuesday, securing the nomination after opting to run in a different district than the one she narrowly won re-election in 2022. Boebert’s victory came after defeating five other Republicans for the party’s nomination in Colorado’s 4th District. This district became available after Rep.
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In a surprising move, General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has appointed Marc Whitten, a former Amazon and Microsoft executive, as its new CEO. Whitten brings with him a wealth of experience from his time at some of the most prominent tech companies in the world, including Microsoft’s Xbox and Amazon. The decision to bring
The ongoing issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have created a significant barrier for high school seniors looking to apply for financial aid. As of June 14, only 45% of the high school class of 2024 has completed the FAFSA, representing a decline compared to the previous year. The complexity
In 2022, an unsettling incident occurred at the San Francisco home of Rep. Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul Pelosi. A man named David DePape broke into their home and attacked Paul Pelosi with a hammer. Following the break-in, DePape was found guilty in both state and federal cases for this violent act. The attack
In the current landscape of American politics, megadonors are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping the outcomes of elections. The most recent filings reveal staggering figures of donations being poured into political campaigns and outside groups, setting the stage for what is anticipated to be the most expensive election in history. One such example
The clock is ticking for student loan borrowers who are looking to expedite the process of debt forgiveness. A crucial deadline looms at the end of June, giving borrowers the opportunity to have their debts cleared quicker than anticipated. The key lies in applying for loan consolidation by June 30, a strategic move that consolidates
As we approach the second half of the year, Wall Street analysts are predicting that certain stocks will outperform the market. Despite the S&P 500 already rallying more than 15% in 2024, there are some companies that are expected to continue to see gains. Investment firms like Goldman Sachs, Evercore ISI, and Citi have raised
In a groundbreaking move, members of the Amazon Labor Union have voted to affiliate with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. This marks a significant step for the ALU, which is the first group of company workers to organize at a U.S. warehouse. The decision, with a resounding 98% in favor of joining the Teamsters, was
The summer of 2024 is off to a scorching start, with almost 72 million people under warnings of extreme heat according to the National Weather Service. Cities like Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and New York City are all experiencing extreme heat advisories, with temperatures soaring above 90 degrees for a vast portion of the population.
The U.S. Treasury yields experienced a decline recently following the release of data indicating a decrease in inflationary pressures. Specifically, the 10-year Treasury yield dropped by 3 basis points and was trading at 4.211%, while the 2-year Treasury note yield also fell by 1 basis point to 4.679%. These movements are in response to the