Trump says ‘this is a Democrat shutdown’ as he touts low inflation, falling murder rate

President Donald Trump on Monday blamed Democrats for the partial government shutdown, as Republicans and Democrats have yet to reach a deal on Department of Homeland Security funding, while he also touted what he deemed as wins for his administration on issues such as the economy and crime. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump boasted of “great financial numbers” such as low inflation and falling fuel prices. “Great financial numbers, you saw low inflation, very low inflation. Prices are down. Way down. Gasoline is less than $2 a gallon in many places, which nobody expected to see,” Trump said, although…

Where Do ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Contestants Stand With Host Tyra Banks After Offscreen Backlash?

Netflix’s America’s Next Top Model docuseries revealed where Tyra Banks stands with many former contestants after they offered their unfiltered opinions of the show. Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, streaming now, features interviews from alums Whitney Thompson, Giselle Samson, Shannon Stewart, Shandi Sullivan, Danielle Evans and Keenyah Hill.…

Czech deputy PM laughs off Hillary Clinton’s ‘unhinged’ reaction to his Trump defense in viral, fiery exchange

Hillary Clinton bristled at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend when Czech Deputy Prime Minister Petr Macinka attempted to defend President Trump’s policies.  Clinton raged that Trump has “betrayed the West” and is seeking “unaccountable power” by “modeling himself” after Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a panel discussion at…

SpaceX to compete in Pentagon contest for autonomous drone tech: report

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and its xAI subsidiary are competing in a secret new Pentagon contest to produce voice-controlled, autonomous drone swarming technology, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. SpaceX, xAI and the Pentagon’s defense innovation unit did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters could not…

Preserved hair reveals just how bad lead exposure was in the 20th century

Humans have found lead useful for thousands of years, but the metal’s toxic effects didn’t become well known until the 20th century. Now, using historical hair samples, researchers have shown that regulations targeting heavy-metal pollution were extremely effective at reducing the public’s exposure to lead once its dangers were known.”We…

6 easy grocery-store swaps doctors recommend to improve your heart health

With the month of February marking American Heart Month, doctors say improving cardiovascular health doesn’t require an expensive diet overhaul or strict food rules — just a few smart, heart-healthy grocery-store swaps. “Focus on the additions,” said Tara Schmidt, lead dietitian for the Mayo Clinic Diet in Rochester, Minnesota. “I like…

Sean McVay’s two-word response about star QB’s status next season

After inking a contract extension on Monday, Sean McVay’s Rams future is certain. But when it comes to his quarterback, the Los Angeles head coach said he’s still in the dark about Matthew Stafford’s plans. During a meeting with media members just after he and general manager Les Snead signed…

Trump says US, India have trade deal after Modi phone call

WASHINGTON — President Trump announced a new US-India trade deal Monday after a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi — saying the agreement could help choke off Russia’s war machine in Ukraine. “He agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela,” Trump said of…

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