Karoline Leavitt, former President Donald Trump’s campaign press secretary, speaks to reporters across the street from Trump’s criminal trial in New York on May 28. Leavitt will be the youngest person to ever hold the job of top White House spokesperson. Seth Wenig/AP hide caption toggle caption Seth Wenig/AP President-elect Donald Trump has selected longtime…
Even with vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tapped to potentially lead the Department of Health and Human Services, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said drug and junk food industries aren’t necessarily headed for ruin. “Ultimately, if RFK dons jackboots and demands that we don’t have vaccines or eat junk food, it probably won’t matter,” he said….
Making changes to your diet can be a simple step towards lowering your high blood pressure. These recipes have lower levels of saturated fat and sodium and are high in potassium, which can help support healthy blood pressure. Plus, they feature fall produce, like Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and pumpkin, for a cozy main you…
Four of 15 chain restaurants in Hong Kong have told diners they cannot use their own containers for takeaway, the consumer watchdog has found, as it called on catering businesses to contribute to the government’s goal of waste reduction. Consumer Council staff posing as customers made 45 visits to 15 popular chain restaurants during lunch…
Xiaodi Hou, the co-founder and former CEO of self-driving trucking startup TuSimple, has urged a California district court to issue a temporary restraining order to stop the company from transferring its remaining U.S. assets, according to a recent court filing. Hou, who plans to apply for a temporary restraining order in December during the next…
We recently made a list of UBS’ Bottom Quant Stocks In AI, IT, Healthcare & Others: 29 Stocks In All Sectors. In this piece, we will look at where APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) ranks on the list of UBS’ bottom quant stocks. With November 2024 having settled in and the US presidential election in its final…
Mesa Public Schools students are coming together to discuss the current cell phone policy and whether or not the district should change it. The district has a policy in place that says students are not allowed to use phones during class unless given permission by the teacher. However, through an annual district-wide project, where multiple…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the upcoming Biden-Xi meeting in Peru, New Zealand’s sweeping protests against a contentious bill, and diplomacy in the Russia–Ukraine war. Last Dance With just months to go before leaving office, U.S. President Joe Biden is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Lima, Peru,…
Former President Mike Pence is urging Senate Republicans to block Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s nomination as the Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary. President-elect Donald Trump, Pence’s former running mate, announced Kennedy’s nomination on Thursday, a decision that has raised concerns from public health experts. Kennedy, a former 2024 presidential candidate who went on to…
The UEFA Nations League match between Romania and Kosovo was suspended in stoppage time with the score 0-0 in Bucharest on Friday. There were scuffles between players from both teams and Kosovo players walked off the pitch. UEFA did not explain why the game was cut short but Kosovo players were reportedly upset at hearing…