Paying cash without pennies is confusing. That could soon change
Businesses have taken different approaches in giving back change on cash transactions. A bill that passed the House this month could improve the situation.
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Does the 'pink salt trick' help you lose weight?
The drink involves mixing a pinch of Himalayan salt with a glass of water and a squeeze of lemon juice.
'Rare' La Niña may form in the Atlantic at the same time as this year's 'super' El Niño
While conditions are heating up for a "super" El Niño in the Pacific, the inverse may be happening in the Atlantic.
Sweeteners may slow down growth of gut bacteria
Researchers found that two very important gut bacteria were directly impacted by one particular sweetener.
Ohio residents sue Taco Bell, say they got cyclospora after eating at restaurants
The lawsuit also names Taco Bell's lettuce supplier, Taylor Farms.
AliExpress fined almost $630 million over illegal product sales
AliExpress has been hit with a €550 million (about $629 million) fine for violating Europe's Digital Services Act (DSA) rules by failing to prevent illegal, unsafe, or counterfeit products from being sold on the e-commerce platform. The European Commission ruled that AliExpress
Higher consumption of sweeteners linked to decline in memory
Researchers discovered adults who consumed heavier amounts of sweeteners showed a 62% faster decline.
State of Texas: How the Hill Country responded when floodwaters returned
Summer camp operators in Texas' Hill Country were on high alert for severe flooding Wednesday and Thursday.
Troy Jackson on glidepath to Maine Senate nomination
In today’s issue: Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) has all but clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate in Maine after his main opponents dropped out of the race Sunday. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and former Maine Center for Disease Control and
Total loss of confidence: The news media are heading for disaster
The presidency, the Supreme Court, and even big banks enjoy roughly twice as much public confidence as television journalists.
Transcript: Trump’s Rage at Journos Boils Over—and Even Fox Is Rattled
Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. The signs are mounting that Donald Trump is preparing a serious effort to steal the midterm elections outright. A key tell came during his
China delivers a one-two punch to America’s AI dominance
China's leading AI companies are ramping up the pressure on Silicon Valley, as Moonshot and Alibaba unveiled models they claim can go toe-to-toe with the best from OpenAI and Anthropic at a fraction of the cost. The rapid-fire releases suggest America's lead at the AI frontier
We Need a Congressional Injury Report
Aaron Judge, the star hitter for the New York Yankees, has been out of the lineup since the first week of June as he recovers from a stress fracture to one of his ribs. His timeline for return has major implications for the Yankees’ postseason hopes this year, so it is
Trump treads lightly with China despite sweeping election claims
Missing from President Trump’s sweeping claims Thursday night about Chinese meddling in the 2020 election was any mention of penalties against Beijing, an omission that points to his desire to maintain a fragile truce ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected state visit
Three political subplots from World Cup
The FIFA men’s World Cup has come and gone, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 in Sunday’s final to win the world’s top international soccer competition for the second time in the last 16 years. The first men’s World Cup to take place in the U.S. since 1994 — Canada and Mexico
These 8 House races could decide the majority in the midterms
The fight for control of the House could be decided by just a handful of highly competitive seats in this fall’s midterms. Buoyed by off-year momentum and President Trump’s poor approval numbers, Democrats are aiming to net three seats to flip the lower chamber. And Decision
The World’s Worst Nightmare: Donald Trump in Charge of a Real-Live War
The war in Iran—so recently “ended” to the back-slapping acclaim of the administration that started it—is definitely back on. Iran attacked an air base in Jordan and other sites over the weekend, killing a total of three American soldiers (another service member was missing as
GOP fears over shutdown collide with SAVE America Act battle
Senate conservatives allied with President Trump are open to attaching the president's top priority, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, to a stopgap measure funding the government past Sept. 30, but it is getting strong pushback from GOP colleagues who
Donald Trump, the No-Bid President
When I build a building, I let various builders and architects compete for the contract. Why? Because it sharpens their game, makes them bid competitively on price, and encourages them to give me the best quality product possible. — Donald Trump, Time to Get Tough: Making
2028 Democratic hopefuls try to seize narrative on Israel
Democrats eyeing the 2028 presidency are increasingly trying to seize the narrative on Israel, as they sense the politically fraught issue is likely to become a defining test for the party in its next presidential primary. That dynamic came into sharper focus last week after
Trump’s Plot to Rig Midterms Gets So Unhinged that Even Fox Is Rattled
During his prime-time speech dissembling endlessly about our elections, Donald Trump raged at news organizations for refusing to carry him live. Then his Homeland Security secretary also smeared the media, a sign Trump’s fury continues to deepen. We think this means Trump fully
Titanic-sinker or GOP ‘salesman’? A Senate fiscal hawk grabs a critical gavel
Sen. Ron Johnson is next in line for chair of the Budget Committee after Lindsey Graham’s death, and he has some decisions to make about how he’ll handle the job.
President Trump: Grocer Giant Eagle will lower prices on 'more than' 300 products
President Trump on Sunday said the regional grocer, Giant Eagle, would lower prices on “more than” 300 products as he seeks to settle concerns regarding affordability. “I have just been informed that Giant Eagle, a GREAT American Grocery Company, will be lowering Prices, by a
Second Democrat drops out of Maine primary
Maine’s former CDC Director Nirav Shah dropped out of the Democratic primary for Senate on Sunday, a day after pleading his case to delegates in Augusta. “A few weeks ago, I entered this race because I could not accept the idea of Susan Collins gliding to a sixth term at the
US military launches strikes in Iran after servicemember killed in Iraq
US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday said it relaunched strikes against Iran following the death of one service member in Iraq. “CENTCOM began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran at 7 p.m. ET today for the ninth consecutive night,” CENTCOM said in a Saturday
Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Pete Hegseth’s tribute to killed US servicemembers
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Saturday slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s post commemorating two U.S. service members killed in Jordan as a result of Iranian strikes. “Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve,” Hegseth wrote on social
Usha Vance gives birth to a baby boy
Second lady Usha Vance delivered a baby boy on Sunday morning, marking the first time a sitting second lady has been pregnant or given birth in 156 years. “We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and
Maine secretary of State drops out of Senate race
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D) on Sunday said she was dropping out of the Democratic primary for the Senate in the Pine Tree State a little more than a week after announcing her campaign. “Today I am withdrawing from the U.S. Senate race. Donald Trump's attacks on
State Department issues warning to Americans living and traveling abroad
On Saturday, the State Department issued a warning to Americans living and traveling abroad, urging them to remain cautious in the face of increased threats on U.S. diplomatic facilities. “Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex
Epstein survivor on Blanche meeting: 'We were gaslit'
A survivor of deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Saturday said she was "gaslit" during her meeting last week with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Jess Michaels told MS NOW's Alex Witt about the recent meeting she and other survivors had with Blanche. She
This week on the Hill: House eyes week jam-packed with major bills
House lawmakers face a packed legislative agenda this week before departing for the monthlong August recess, with GOP leaders aiming to advance a stopgap funding bill, kick off work on a third reconciliation package, hold a long-awaited vote on a congressional stock trading ban
High-profile Trump nominees pose test for outgoing Republicans
Several high-profile Trump administration nominees face committee votes in the coming weeks that will show whether outgoing GOP senators are willing to buck the administration — or at least exert some leverage. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director nominee
Warner rails against Trump’s primetime speech: ‘This guy is not looking for a secure election’
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday said President Trump's primetime speech shows that he’s not serious about securing elections, pointing to the recent firings of the remaining Democratic members at an independent election administration agency earlier this month. “There was
Energy secretary: US 'will continue to assure flow of traffic' through Strait of Hormuz amid reignited Iran war
Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday said the U.S. "will continue to assure flow of traffic" through the Strait of Hormuz more than a week after hostilities between the U.S. and Iran resumed. "The president is always looking for the diplomatic off-ramp," Wright told ABC
US service member killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ of Iran drone: Centcom
A U.S. service member was killed in northern Iraq on Saturday during a “controlled detonation” of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone, the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said on Sunday. Another service member was injured and continues to receive
Warner tells Margaret Brennan he was 'disappointed' with CBS for covering Trump's elections speech
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday criticized CBS for airing President Trump’s recent speech on election security. “There are so many absurdities and falsehoods in Trump’s Thursday night speech, and I’m glad that most media treated it not as serious news. And I know some folks
Stevens: ‘Fool’s run’ to blame Israel for pushing Trump toward Iran
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), who is running as a Democratic candidate for Senate in the Great Lakes State, on Sunday denied that President Trump’s actions in Iran were the result of Israeli influence. “Donald Trump is gonna do what Donald Trump does. And I think it's a fool's
Hochul 'very confident' in security measures ahead of World Cup Final
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said Sunday that she is “very confident” in security measures ahead of Sunday’s World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain. “We've worked so close with our federal, state and local partners in law enforcement. We have been preparing for this for
Maher slams Democrats, says he's open to voting for Vance in 2028
Comedian Bill Maher on Sunday slammed the Democratic Party and its socialist wing, adding that he would be open to voting for Vice President Vance if he runs for president in 2028. Maher told ABC News's Jonathan Karl on "This Week" that the Democratic Party is being "taken
Fetterman says Iran holding 'nuclear dust' justifies more US strikes
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Sunday said that Iran still holding onto its "nuclear dust" justifies U.S. strikes on the Islamic regime after both countries dropped their interim deal, and hostilities resumed. "Now remember, they have nuclear dust. Why isn't that important? Why
Students need education, not indoctrination
Former California State Board of Education member Ben Austin argues that public schools must move away from political indoctrination by both the left and right to establish high-quality education as a fundamental civil right for all students.
Warner: ‘Remarkable in many ways’ there aren’t more dead U.S troops in Iran war
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday slammed the current U.S. conflict with Iran, saying that “it’s remarkable in many ways” that the U.S. military hasn’t faced more death in the fighting — comments that followed the death of two service members on Friday. “Well, first of all,
The FBI reportedly won’t investigate ICE anymore
According to the The New York Times, federal agents have been told that the FBI will no longer be investigating confrontations involving ICE agents. The DHS and DOJ denied the change in policy to The Times. The reported change in guidance follows renewed scrutiny of violence by
Fetterman to Mamdani for suggesting Netanyahu arrest: 'Sit down'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Sunday said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) should "sit down" after floating the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his upcoming visit to the U.N. General Assembly. "Well, [he's] such a tough guy to
Fetterman on Trump election speech: 'Do something positive, and you are talking about 2020'
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Sunday said President Trump could "do something positive" instead of talking about the 2020 presidential election, clapping at the president's primetime speech on Thursday about election security. "I don't know why the president is dragging up all
6 big World Cup political moments as Argentina faces Spain
The path to Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has been dotted with political moments. President Trump, inevitably, was to the fore. Trump’s intervention to get Team USA star Folarin Balogun off the hook after the striker was sent off against Bosnia and
El-Sayed rips Jake Tapper over Israel, Iran questions on CNN
Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (D) on Sunday ripped into CNN host Jake Tapper for asking him questions related to Iran and Israel — specifically about past comments the candidate has made. Tapper first asked El-Sayed about a comment New York City Mayor Zohran
Shaheen on House Israeli aid vote: Israel is 'strongest ally in the Middle East'
Rep. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) said Sunday that Israel is “our strongest ally in the Middle East” after being questioned about a recent vote in the House where more than 100 Democrats voted to cut off aid to Israel. “This is the time to provide that humanitarian support to ensure
Why permanent daylight saving time has failed in the US before
We could soon be observing year-round daylight saving time – again.