Republican Celeste Maloy was projected to win a Thanksgiving-week special election for the open U.S. House seat in Utah left vacant by her former boss, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah), according to Decision Desk HQ. She beat out state Sen. Kathleen Riebe (D), the No. 2 Democrat in the Utah Senate, keeping the Utah second congressional …
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U.S. forces launched a round of airstrikes in Iraq early Wednesday against two facilities used by Iran and Iran-backed groups that were involved in attacks against U.S. forces stationed in Iraq, marking the second U.S. attack in about a day, according to the U.S. Central Command. The U.S. Central Command confirmed its forces conducted “discrete, …
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Over 30 staffers of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called on the progressive lawmaker to back a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war on Tuesday, signaling increased pressures between Democrats over the conflict. The letter, first reported by Politico, urges Johnson to join Chicago city council member Rossana Rodríguez-Sánchez’s calls for Chicago leaders, President Biden and the …
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Severe storms and possible snow is expected to snarl Thanksgiving travel. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Tuesday afternoon that disruptions are “likely” into Wednesday on the East Coast, with “much better travel conditions across much of the remainder of the nation.” While the mid-Atlantic and South may receive much-needed rain after dry spells, forecasters …
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Virginia State University (VSU) is among the schools expected to host a 2024 general election presidential debate, making it the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) ever selected to host a general election White House debate. “We are honored and grateful to have been chosen as a host for a 2024 Presidential Debate,” VSU President …
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Enlarge / Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao leaves the US District Court on November 21, 2023 in Seattle. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has resigned as CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange after agreeing to plead guilty to money laundering violations, the US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday. The DOJ’s settlement concludes a three-year investigation …
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is convening special meetings with his government this week to discuss the deal, which has involved intense negotiations. Along with Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, the U.S. and Qatar have also worked on the deal. Netanyahu will meet with his war cabinet and security team before the …
Frying a turkey has been gaining in popularity, but with Thanksgiving only a few days away, officials are once again warning of the fire hazard this trending method can be. Known for its roots in the South, deep-fried turkey has been touted by famous chefs as a quick way to cook a flavorful turkey. Roberta …
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Enlarge / Then-OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at APEC CEO Summit at Moscone West on November 16, 2023, in San Francisco. Getty Images | Justin Sullivan Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in talks to return to the company’s top job days after he was fired, but nothing has been finalized, according to news reports today. …
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The travel company Upgraded Points (UP) compiled data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics from the last ten years of delayed departures and arrivals during the winter holiday season across the 10 largest U.S. airlines. Based on data from the last ten years, UP found that 31.9 percent of Frontier Airlines departures and 31. 8 …
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