Bill to limit stock trading in Congress is blocked by Senate Democrats

The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation placing new restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress, as Democrats refused to provide enough votes to advance the measure toward passage, arguing that it falls short of a full ban. By a vote of 53-47, the Senate halted a Republican drive to open debate on the partisan bill, which was passed in July by the House of Representatives. Sixty affirmative votes were needed to get the legislation over a Senate procedural hurdle. For years, voters have expressed outrage over the thousands of stock trades by lawmakers that many argue are improper…

Feds accuse 10 foreigners of illegal voting, registration fraud in Minnesota

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced charges Wednesday against 10 foreign nationals accused of illegally registering to vote and then casting ballots in Minnesota. Attorney General Todd Blanche told reporters that illegal aliens from Brazil, Ghana and Liberia falsely claimed US citizenship to vote in the 2022 midterm elections, the…

Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei and husband used stuffed-animal ‘advisory council’ for workplace conflicts: report

Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei used stuffed animals to work through office problems, giving them names and personalities for “managerial role-playing,” according to a report. The sister of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and her husband Holden Karnofsky used the toys as a “personal advisory council,” according to the piece published Wednesday…

How Ms. Rachel’s political activism is sparking pushback from parents

At first glance, Rachel Accurso, better known by her persona Ms. Rachel, looks like your typical toddler entertainer clad in denim overalls, a pink T-shirt, and a matching headband. However, Accurso has been at the center of political controversies, which heightened as she began talking about the situation in Gaza…

Scientists reveal how regular exercise reshapes the immune system at a cellular level

It’s well-known that regular exercise comes with health benefits, but exactly how those benefits manifest at the cellular level isn’t clear. Now, researchers have identified a series of changes in metabolism and the immune system that differentiate regular exercisers from people with sedentary lifestyles.The findings, published Sept. 18 in the…

Millions of cancer cases are linked to 5 common infections: study

It’s impossible to predict exactly who will and who won’t get cancer — but there are certainly factors that we know increase our risk, like family history and smoking. Also upping your odds? Certain illnesses. And they account for more cancer cases than you might think. A new study published…

Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch stepping down, will now lead Mattel

Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch announced Wednesday that he is stepping down after more than seven years on the job to join Mattel as its new chief executive. Lynch will remain on the board of the media conglomerate, which is home to publications like The New Yorker, Vogue, GQ and…

Don’t believe the Jaxson Dart questions behind J.J. McCarthy move

Some situations are layered in messaging and mystery, difficult to fully decipher. Some are not. Some situations are fairly obvious and transparent, and despite those who want to uncover some deep, convoluted meaning, are what they actually are. The reason the Giants traded for J.J. McCarthy is easy to figure…

What’s the difference between sweet potatoes and yams?

Yams and sweet potatoes are often confused, and the names are sometimes used interchangeably in the U.S. However, they’re two different crops. So what sets them apart?The differences lie mainly in these vegetables’ classifications, plant growth, and nutritional profiles, experts told Live Science.Despite both growing underground and appearing somewhat similar,…

Michael Brockers gives honest opinion about Aaron Donald’s health

Over the last week, momentum has been at an all-time high regarding a potential reunion between Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams and whether Donald can still play at the level he once did. Donald’s former teammate Michael Brockers appeared as a guest on the Jim Rome show and…

Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Trump’s attorney general in 50-49 vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was narrowly confirmed by the Senate on Saturday to lead the Justice Department on a permanent basis under President Trump. Blanche’s nomination was approved in a 50-49 vote, with two Republicans, Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), voting with all Democrats against his…

Colts’ Cam Taylor-Britt suspended by NFL for violating conduct policy

The Colts will be down a defensive free agent acquisition to begin the 2026 season. Cam Taylor-Britt has been handed a one-game suspension to start the year after violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Taylor-Britt, 26, agreed to a plea deal in January after a September 2025 reckless driving arrest…

Jill Biden doubts she’ll see a woman president in her lifetime

Former first lady Jill Biden said Wednesday she doubted she would see a female president in her lifetime, adding she was sure it was going to be former Vice President Kamala Harris. During a conversation on Kelly Ripa’s “Let’s Talk Off Camera” podcast, Ripa asked the former first lady if she felt…

Kellogg to remove artificial dyes from cereals by end of this year

WK Kellogg said Thursday that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year. The change comes a year ahead of schedule. Kellogg said last August that it would remove synthetic dyes from its cereals by the end of 2027. But the company said Thursday it…

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