Bret Stephens argues that the nomination of former Representative Matt Gaetz as attorney general is a symptom of the Republican Party’s moral decay. Stephens, writing in The Times, criticizes the party for its refusal to release the Ethics Committee report on Gaetz’s behavior, citing disingenuous excuses and hypocrisy. He suggests that Trump sees Gaetz’s unsuitability … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams has declared a drought warning for New York City, citing historically dry conditions that have left upstate reservoirs at 60% capacity. The drought watch was upgraded from earlier in November, prompting the city to implement water-saving measures. Agencies plan to reduce bus and train washing frequency, fix leaks, limit fountain water, and … Read more
Bitcoin surged to a record high, trading above $93,800 per token on Tuesday, as President-elect Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly policies resumed. The cryptocurrency jumped north of $80,000 and then $90,000 for the first time last week. The “Trump trade” has seen Bitcoin become a key component of investors’ strategies, with promises of crypto-friendly policies, including a … Read more
Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in history, has been sitting on a large sum of cash—approximately $325 billion. The majority of this cash is invested in short-term treasuries, which suggests that Buffett may be cautious about current market valuations. The S&P 500 index trades at a high 28 times earnings, compared to … Read more
The S&P 500 advanced 0.4% on Tuesday, Nov. 19, as investors digested strong quarterly results from Walmart and awaited earnings reports from several big-name companies. Super Micro Computer shares skyrocketed 31.2% after the server manufacturer filed a compliance plan to avoid delisting by the Nasdaq. Vistra’s shares jumped 5.6% after announcing a private offering of … Read more
A new analysis of DESI’s first year of data provides a rigorous test of general relativity and how gravity behaves on a cosmic scale. Researchers looked at galaxies and their clustering patterns over time to study the growth of cosmic structure, which also informs theories of modified gravity. The study found that the way galaxies … Read more
Rockstar Games has released its biggest and most important update yet for The GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition, addressing several long-standing issues. The update, which was three years in the making, aims to rectify problems that plagued the remastered collection upon its initial release. Several fans had expressed concern about Rockstar’s decision to leave the game … Read more
The US has authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, a move that aims to bolster Kyiv’s defenses against advancing Russian troops but has drawn criticism from arms control groups. The decision comes after Russia’s battlefield progress in recent months has forced the White House to find fresh ways to help Kyiv. Ukraine … Read more
A security service has been triggered on a website, blocking access due to an automated action taken by the user. The reason for the blockage is unclear, but it may be related to submitting certain keywords or phrases, SQL commands, or malformed data. To resolve the issue, the website owner can contact them via email … Read more
Tesla Inc. is launching a new incentive to boost vehicle sales in the fourth quarter by offering unlimited overnight charging for customers who purchase a new electric vehicle before December 31st. The service, called Tesla Electric, automatically manages electricity transactions for Powerwall owners and offers protection against peak prices. Currently operational in Texas and the … Read more