Tuesday night saw a number of historic firsts in down-ballot races. Here are some of the 2017 election’s big, history-making winners. Trans candidates In Virginia, Danica Roem became the first transgender woman to be elected to the state legislature, while in Minneapolis, Andrea Jenkins became the first black openly transgender […]
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Matthew McConaughey surprises strangers with free turkeys
With a grin on his face and a frozen turkey in hand, Matthew McConaughey slowly made his way up a stranger’s driveway — ready to surprise a family ahead of Thanksgiving. He knocked on the door, and a group of seven women answered. “Come here, come here, come here,” said […]
One year later, Americans sound off on Trump
One year ago today, Americans elected Donald Trump as our 45th president. What do they think now? Democrat Halle Minchin-Skook, a special education teacher who voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016, said her views on President Trump have not changed since the election. “His rhetoric – he’s just a bully,” […]
Dozens of men allege rape, torture by this country’s government
LONDON — One of the men tortured in Sri Lanka said he was held for 21 days in a small dank room where he was raped 12 times, burned with cigarettes, beaten with iron rods and hung upside-down. Another man described being abducted from home by five men, driven to […]
One year later, Americans sound off on Trump presidency
One year ago today, Americans elected Donald Trump as our 45th president. What do they think now? Democrat Halle Minchin-Skook, a special education teacher who voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016, said her views on President Trump have not changed since the election. “His rhetoric – he’s just a bully,” […]
Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Equifax breach — live updates
Last Updated Nov 8, 2017 11:19 AM EST The Senate Commerce Committee is holding a hearing on consumer data security. Interim CEO of Equifax, Paulino do Rego Barros Jr. and former Equifax CEO Richard Smith are testifying as well as former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer. Other witnesses include Verizon Communications […]
Senate panel holds hearing on consumer data security
Last Updated Nov 8, 2017 12:30 PM EST The Senate Commerce Committee is holding a hearing on consumer data security. Interim CEO of Equifax, Paulino do Rego Barros Jr. and former Equifax CEO Richard Smith are testifying as well as former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer. Other witnesses include Verizon Communications […]
Study: Sheep can recognize ewe from just a photo
According to new research from the University of Cambridge in England, sheep are able to recognize human faces from photographs. The farm animals, who are social and have large brains, were previously known to be able to recognize one another, as well as familiar humans. However, their ability to recognize […]
U.K. official in hot water over secret Israel meetings
LONDON — Britain’s international development secretary cut short a trip to Africa Wednesday amid demands she be fired over unauthorized meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli politicians. Britain’s Press Association news agency and other media reported that Priti Patel was flying back to London after Prime […]
LuLaRoe founders respond to pyramid scheme accusations
The co-founders of popular clothing retailer LuLaRoe are speaking out about recent allegations against the company. LuLaRoe, which has thousands of independent sellers nationwide, has been hit with a number of complaints about quality and refund policies. A recent $1 billion lawsuit alleges it is a pyramid scheme. The company has […]