Giorno: 29 Agosto 2023

Consumer Confidence Wanes on Signs of Cooling Jobs

Americans are feeling less confident financially as summer comes to a close and high prices and interest rates weigh on their willingness to spend.[#item_full_content]

Trump Takes Victory Lap on Skipping ‘Boring’ Debate

Republicans in the GOP primary field said they desperately wanted a chance to sling arrows at former President Donald Trump. But Trump is taking a victory lap Tuesday after his post-debate polling numbers have vindicated his decision to skip the debate, he wrote in a Truth…[#item_full_content]

3M to Pay $6 Billion to Settle Military Earplug Lawsuit

Chemical and consumer product manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to settle numerous lawsuits from U.S. service members who say they experienced hearing loss or other serious injuries after using faulty earplugs made by the company.[#item_full_content]

No. 2 House GOP Rep. Scalise Has Blood Cancer

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said Tuesday he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a common form of blood cancer.[#item_full_content]

Toni Atkins, California Senate’s 1st female and openly gay leader, to step down

The leader of the California Senate said Monday she will step down from her leadership post, ending an historic run as the first woman and first openly gay person to lead the upper legislative chamber of the nation’s most populous state. Toni Atkins, a Democrat from San Diego, said she will step down next year. […]

Estina trial date set for August next year

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Cassim is ‘not interested in Eskom’s top job’

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Texas National Guard Disbands Intel Unit

Four members of the Texas National Guard are being disciplined, and the unit is being disbanded, after whistleblowers said they were using the WhatsApp communications platform to infiltrate and monitor illegal migrant and smuggler groups, according to a report.

Stella Weaver to Newsmax: Baseball ‘More Fun and More Challenging’

Stella Weaver, a 12-year-old who is the only girl to play in this year’s Little League World Series, told Newsmax on Tuesday that baseball keeps getting “more fun and more challenging.”

GOP Eyes Biggest Campaign Finance Win Since Citizens United

Republicans are hopeful about their prospects in a lawsuit that would permit official party committees and candidates to coordinate by throwing out spending restrictions, Politico reported.[#item_full_content]