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Surge in threats against top congressional aides
Top congressional aides are subjected to threats of violence regularly. A survey conducted by the nonprofit Congressional Management Foundation reveals that a large majority are feeling "anxiety and fear" about the safety of working in their jobs. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Raucous congressional hearing with 'fake eyelashes' comment sparks backlash
Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday said he is disappointed in the chaos and name-calling that happened during a raucous House Oversight Committee markup on Thursday night.ABC News - Top stories -
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Youngkin vetoes Virginia contraception accessibility act
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed a slew of bills Friday, including one focused on protecting access to contraceptives. “While I look forward to working with the General Assembly to see if we can reach agreement on language in the future, ...The Hill - Politics -
Hatch Act loophole closing, top official says
The Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) is closing a loophole in the Hatch Act that prevents federal employees from political activity on the job, the office announced in a new rule Monday. Hampton Dellinger, who leads the OSC, wrote in Politico ...The Hill - Politics -
House passes TICKET Act in an effort to increase transparency in pricing
The House passed the Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act on Wednesday in an effort to increase price transparency for consumers.NBC News - Top stories -
House passes TICKET Act targeting concert 'hidden fees'
The House passed bipartisan legislation Wednesday that would require event ticket sellers to disclose the total cost of tickets upfront to consumers, including so-called hidden fees. The bill, dubbed the Transparency In Charges for Key Events ...The Hill - Politics -
Israel troops posting abuse footage despite pledge to act
Images shared online include Palestinian detainees draped in the Israeli flag and held in stress positions.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Man jailed for killing pensioner in what judge calls 'terrorist act'
Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid stabbed 70-year-old Terence Carney in Hartlepool in October in "revenge" for the Israel-Hamas conflict.BBC News - Top stories -
9 Best Coolers WIRED Tested For Every Budget, Any Situation
We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation.Wired - Tech -
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Frontier Airlines does away with change fees in budget airline pricing overhaul
The budget airline's changes come amid the Biden administration's crackdown on so-called "junk fees."CNBC - Business - Travel -
Frontier Airlines does away with change fees in budget airline pricing overhaul
Frontier Airlines said it will stop charging customers a fee to change their flights, taking a page from larger competitors as the Biden administration issues stricter rules targeting so-called “junk fees.”NBC News - Top stories - Travel -
13 Best Office Chairs (2024): Budget, Luxe, Cushions, Casters, and Mats
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.Wired - Tech -
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What to Know About Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s Acting President
Mr. Mokhber has long been involved in business conglomerates tied to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He must hold elections for a new president within 50 days.The New York Times - World -
Ursula von der Leyen backs EU budget links to economic reforms
European Commission president seeks to replicate ‘success’ of post-pandemic recovery fundFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Congressional Black Caucus: Public trust 'broken' after police killing of Roger Fortson
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Thursday called on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to release its findings on the police shooting of Roger Fortson, a 23-year-old senior airman who died after a deputy shot him six times earlier ...The Hill - Politics -
GOP pollster Luntz likens congressional lawmakers to 'cast members on Bravo' over House shouting match
GOP pollster Frank Luntz likened members of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to “cast members on Bravo” Thursday. “You know American leadership is in a crisis when you can’t tell the difference between congressional reps on C-SPAN ...The Hill - Politics -
Your Social Security benefits won’t disappear after 2035 — even if Congress doesn’t act
The average monthly payment in 2036 will be $2,077 — versus $1,907 now.MarketWatch - Business -
Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson want Kevin Spacey to return to acting despite new allegations
Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson and more actors are coming to the defense of Kevin Spacey and calling for his return to the industry at large.NBC News - Top stories -
Malaysia minister says terror suspect who killed 2 police officers acted on his own
Malaysia says the man who attacked a police station and killed two officers is believed to have acted on his own despite suspected links to the Jemaah Islamiyah extremist groupABC News - World -
Budget airline Ryanair posts record annual profit as passenger numbers soar above pre-Covid level
Dublin-based Ryanair said full-year profit after tax jumped 34% and announced a 700-million-euro share buyback program.CNBC - Business -
7 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2024): Smart, Battery, AI, Budget, and Subscription-Free
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.Wired - Tech -
Republican pushing bill to ban gag orders dubbed 'Let Trump Speak Act'
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) is touting a new bill that he says would prohibit judges from issuing gag orders on defendants in most civil and criminal cases. The bill, called the “Let Trump Speak Act,” comes as former President Trump continues to ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Claudio Ranieri’s latest rescue act cements status as true Cagliari hero | Nicky Bandini
Veteran coach gave Serie A a much-needed good news story on a weekend overshadowed by off-field events. The penultimate weekend of the Serie A season was overshadowed by events off the pitch. On Friday, Juventus announced they had fired their ...The Guardian - World -
Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8 Pro: Is the new budget phone worth it?
Google just released a scaled-down version of the flagship Pixel 8 Pro phone. Is the new model worth it?CBS News - Top stories - Google