Thursday night's highly anticipated “Great Red vs. Blue State Debate” between Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom served up a lot of yelling and insults over its 100 minutes. Here are the highlights condensed into less than 60 seconds.
McCarthy Reportedly Tells Donors He’s Ready to ‘Get the Hell Out’ of Congress
Whispers are growing louder that former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) might be ready to flip the board and call it quits. The rumor mill is churning with speculation that McCarthy, who once held the gavel with a firm grip, is considering an early exit from Congress. The potential departure...
Son of Hamas Co-founder Gives Israel Green Light to Execute His Father
Mosab Hassan Yousef, son of Hamas co-founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef, has given Israel the green light to execute his father if the terrorist group fails to release all hostages. Yousef, who once saved his father's life, now believes his father should pay the ultimate price for his actions. "Israel can't...
Are You Making $11,400 More Than in 2021? That’s What You Need to Combat Inflation
In the wake of a 40-year inflation high, the average American family is now shelling out an extra $11,434 annually just to keep their heads above water. This figure, a stark reminder of the financial strain many continue to endure, comes despite a receding inflation rate and a seemingly robust...
Roseville Doctor Held on Child Porn Charges in FBI Undercover Sting
In a shocking set of events, a respected Roseville doctor has been accused of possessing child pornography, following an undercover operation by the FBI. Dr. Khursheed Haider, 48, now finds himself in the cold confines of the Sacramento County Main Jail, held without bail since his arrest on Nov. 20....
Major Brands Abandon X After Musk’s Dance With Antisemitism
In a digital world where social media platforms are the new town squares, Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) is starting to look like a ghost town. Major brands and media giants are not just hitting the pause button on their ad campaigns, they're packing up and leaving the platform altogether....
Will Irvine Become Latest City to Ban Single-Use Plastics?
In the ongoing battle against single-use plastics, Irvine is poised to become the latest city to ban them. The city council is set to vote on a proposed ordinance that would ban single-use plastics, including water bottles, bags, straws, and even mylar balloons. This move echoes the actions of dozens...
‘Unexplained Pneumonia’ in China: A Potential Warning for the US?
China is currently grappling with a surge in respiratory illnesses, a phenomenon that has caught the watchful eye of the World Health Organization. The question on everyone's mind: Should we in the U.S. be bracing ourselves for a similar wave? China's health ministry has attributed this "unexplained pneumonia" to known...
SF Misses State Deadline on Housing Development, Risks Losing Millions
San Francisco has just missed a state-imposed deadline, setting the stage for a potential showdown with California regulators. The bone of contention? Housing, or rather, the lack thereof. The city now finds itself in a precarious position, with millions in state funding and local control over housing development hanging in...
Actress Cynthia Nixon Leads Hunger Strike Outside White House, Demanding Gaza Ceasefire
Prominent left-wing activists, including actress Cynthia Nixon, have initiated a hunger strike outside the White House, urging President Joe Biden to call for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. The five-day fast was timed to coincide with the expected conclusion of a four-day truce in Israel's military campaign in the Palestinian...