NRA kicks off annual meeting as board considers successor to longtime leader Wayne LaPierre

apnews.com The National Rifle Association is kicking off its annual meeting Friday in downtown Dallas, gathering for the first time in decades without Wayne LaPierre at the helm as…

Federal Reserve Abolition Act: Could This Spark a Cryptocurrency Boom?

coinpedia.org Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010.…

Congress suddenly erupts into chaos amid hearing

newsweek.com Chaos reigned during a House Oversight Committee hearing on Thursday after Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked a Democratic lawmaker over her eyelashes.…

Marjorie Taylor Greene Ally Thomas Massie Introduces 'End The Fed' Bill To Abolish The US Central Bank: 'Americans Are Suffering Under Crippling Inflation'

benzinga.com On Thursday, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced a bill aimed at abolishing the Federal Reserve, following a poll of his followers on X, formerly Twitter. What Happened:…

PGA Championship: First-Day Leader's Dominant Round Makes Golf History

newsweek.com The first round of the 2024 PGA Championship is almost in the books, and one player has already entered the record books. Xander Schauffele, who paces the leaderboard after…

Parts of the US Could Face Energy Shortages and Blackouts This Summer

cnet.com Certain areas of the US will face an elevated risk of energy shortages this summer, according to a seasonal grid reliability assessment from the North American Electric…

These 16 House Democrats voted to force Biden to deliver withheld aid to Israel

aol.com None Biden is withholding some military aid to Israel over concerns with its war in Gaza. • None House Republicans put forward a bill designed to force Biden to deliver that…

Republicans who voted against forcing Biden to send Israel weapons

newsweek.com Just three Republicans broke from their party Thursday in voting against a bill that would force President Joe Biden to send military assistance to Israel after his…

Joe Biden's executive privilege move sparks backlash

newsweek.com President Joe Biden's move to use executive privilege to stop the release of the audio from Department of Justice Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview with him has…

16 House Democrats vote to force Biden to deliver withheld aid to Israel

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Biden asserts executive privilege in Robert Hur's classified documents probe

nbcnews.com WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has asserted executive privilege over an audio recording of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur, the Republican federal prosecutor…

J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery's Double-Staved Bourbon Now Shipping to 45 States

benzinga.com Order Your Own Custom Double-Staved Bottle or The Distillery's Small Batch Offerings FRANKFORT, Ky., May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery, created by…

Kentucky Retirement Systems Plaintiffs Seek Repayment from KKR Entities of Misappropriated $137 Million Plus Interest and Punitive Damages, Totaling $771…

nakedcapitalism.com return over $137,000,000 of misappropriated KRS trust funds, plus interest at 8% since April 2019,2 for a total of $192,713,333 as of April 30, 2024; and • pay a civil…

Kentucky Retirement System Plaintiffs Seek Repayment from KKR Entities of Misappropriated $137 Million Plus Interest and Punitive Damages, Totaling $787…

nakedcapitalism.com return over $137,000,000 of misappropriated KRS trust funds, plus interest at 8% since April 2019,2 for a total of $192,713,333 as of April 30, 2024; and • pay a civil…

154 New Apartments Coming to Hickory

benzinga.com Independence, Ohio, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A brand-new neighborhood of single-story apartments is under construction in Hickory, N.C. by Ohio-based Redwood Living,…

Housing market update as mortgage applications rise

newsweek.com There has been an increase in new home loan applications for the second week in a row, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports. Its Market Composite Index was pushed…

Shelter cat used to test new dogs is the ultimate "gangster"

newsweek.com Cats are renowned for being fierce and fearless, but one in particular has been labelled by a pet shelter as the ultimate "gangster," and for a very good reason. In a post…

Cream cheese products sold at Aldi, other supermarkets, recalled in dozens of states

thehill.com ALDI stores, along with several other supermarkets, have recalled cream cheese products due to a potential salmonella risk. The Aldi recall, which the company initiated…

Aldi recalls cream cheese spreads sold in 28 states due to possible salmonella contamination

cbsnews.com A string of cream cheese recalls for possible salmonella contamination has expanded to include Aldi stores in 28 states and the District of Columbia. Aldi said it is…

Box Office: John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ Aims to Impress With $40 Million Debut

variety.com “IF,” a fantasy-comedy from director John Krasinski and star Ryan Reynolds, looks to collect a promising $40 million in its box office debut. Based on projections, “IF” —…

Cream cheese sold at popular supermarket recalled: Here’s what you need to know

pennlive.com Cream cheese products sold at two different supermarket chains have been recalled due to concerns about possible salmonella contamination. Aldi announced on May 9 that it…

Map shows states suing Biden admin over trans worker laws

newsweek.com A coalition of 18 Republican-led states is suing the federal government over protections for transgender workers. On Monday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti…

The Top 15 Automotive Franchises in 2024

entrepreneur.com If you dream of running your own auto repair shop, car wash or specialty vehicle service center, buckle up and get ready to explore the top 15 automotive franchises,…

5 Absolutely Best Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 12%

247wallst.com Investors love dividend stocks, especially the ultra-yield variety because they provide a significant income stream and offer massive total returns. Total return includes…

Aldi, Hy-Vee cream cheese recalled due to risk of salmonella

cnn.com Cream cheese sold by Hy-Vee and Aldi has been recalled due to potential contamination with salmonella. So far, no illnesses have been reported. The companies say customers…

Churchill Downs Incorporated Opens Terre Haute Casino Resort Hotel in Terre Haute, Indiana

benzinga.com LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated ("CDI" or "the Company") CHDN today announced the opening of its new 122-room hotel and event…

Cream cheese recall update: Aldi added to list of grocery chains as Salmonella fears spread to more products in 2024

fastcompany.com The cream cheese recall that hit the Midwest last week has now expanded to include other products from additional grocery stores in other states. The reason for the recall…

Meet PayHOA, a profitable and once-bootstrapped SaaS startup that just landed a $27.5M Series A

techcrunch.com PayHOA, a previously bootstrapped Kentucky-based startup that offers software for self-managed homeowner associations (HOAs), is an example of how real-world problems can…

Cream cheese sold at Aldi, Hy-Vee recalled in 29 states over salmonella concerns

6abc.com Cream cheese sold at Aldi, Hy-Vee recalled in 29 states over salmonella concerns Various cream cheese products have been voluntarily recalled by Schreiber Foods and Aldi, as…

Game Finally On! Judge Denies Key Motions to Dismiss in Kentucky Retirement Systems Litigation, Subjecting KKR, Blackstone, PAAMCO, and Top Financiers Henry…

nakedcapitalism.com It now seems like an eternity ago, but the latest big play in the long-running Kentucky Retirement Systems case, with the centerpiece a deeply underfunded pension fund…

5 biggest megaprojects coming to the US

newsweek.com The U.S. is home to some truly ambitious infrastructure megaprojects, defined by the Department of Labor as projects that are "valued at $35 million or more in funding, some…

RAJANT NAMED 2024 "BEST PLACES TO WORK IN KENTUCKY" AND "TOP WORKPLACES" IN PHILADELPHIA FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

benzinga.com Malvern, Pennsylvania (USA), May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania,…

Fanatics Sportsbook Cheers on Justin Thomas in his Home State of Kentucky

benzinga.com NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fanatics Betting and Gaming, a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc, a global digital sports platform, signed a partnership…

Biden says new tariffs will protect US industries from firms subsidised by China

scmp.com “For years the Chinese government has poured state money to Chinese companies across a whole range of industries … pushing Chinese companies produce far more than the rest…

‘The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic Steps Up To The Desk

deadline.com Desi Lydic, like the majority of her Daily Show colleagues, was surprised on January 24 when it was revealed that Jon Stewart would return to host the long-running Comedy…

My father ‘deliberately and hurtfully’ cut my late sister’s two kids out of his will. How can I ensure they get their fair share?

finance.yahoo.com I will inherit a substantial amount — hundreds of thousands of dollars — from my father. This means that my only sibling, my deceased sister, is effectively cut out of the…

States Where the Most People Bought Guns in April

247wallst.com The FBI conducted over 2.2 million firearm background checks in April alone. While background checks do not correspond one to one with gun sales, they remain the best proxy…

Meghan Markle really is surprisingly hated in Britain

newsweek.com Meghan Markle's U.K. fan base appears to have collapsed almost completely—with just 1 percent of Boomers feeling "very positive" about her, new polling shows. The Duchess of…

Housing market map shows states with fastest growing demand

newsweek.com Midwest and southern states saw some of the fastest growing demand for housing so far in 2024, research shows. The data, published by Freddie Mac in April, analyzed purchase…

32-year-old mother who dropped out of the workforce is back as state starts funding day care with oil lease money

fortune.com Across the country, the story for families is virtually the same: Child care is unaffordable for many, hard to find for those who can pay, and financially precarious for day…

Congress is sending families less help for day care costs. So states are stepping in

apnews.com Across the country, the story for families is virtually the same: Child care is unaffordable for many, hard to find for those who can pay, and financially precarious for day…

GOP attorneys general sue Biden administration and California over rules on gas-powered trucks

abcnews.go.com Dozens of Republican attorneys general are suing the Biden Administration and California over new limits on truck emissions By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press and SUMMER…

Nebraska AG leading multi-state coalitions in two lawsuits to stop electric-vehicle mandates on truck owners, operators

1011now.com Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced Monday he is leading multi-state coalitions in two lawsuits to stop both the Biden Administration and the State of California from…

Pro-Israel PAC Guns For Massie

zerohedge.com Pro-Israel PAC Guns For Massie - Did Speaker Johnson Encourage Attack? A prominent pro-Israel super PAC is gunning for Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, in retribution…

Tennessee woman says state's abortion law "took my fertility"

newsweek.com A Tennessee woman said that her state's stringent abortion law "took away" her chance to have children in the future after she was denied the procedure during a distressed…

Lab-grown red meat for the base: GOP governors have a new culture-war scapegoat

aol.com The culture wars have a new scapegoat, the only difference is this red meat for the GOP base is quite literally meaty. Alabama just became the second state to ban…

See The Tax Burden In All 50 States

247wallst.com Uncle Sam might take a bite out of your paycheck everywhere in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean the taxman takes the same size chunk in every state. While federal taxes do…

Southern States Sink As Seriously Underwater Home Mortgages Rise

finance.yahoo.com According to a report released on May 9, 2024, the number of properties classified as seriously underwater is ticking up, with southern states bearing the brunt of the…

Ranking the Worst States for Black Americans

247wallst.com The United States faces a significant wealth gap between upper-income households and the majority of Americans. Additionally, racial inequality continues to affect Black…

Employers facing rising health care costs get tough on providers

axios.com Employers trying to rein in rising health costs are also taking the fight directly to health care providers. Why it matters: New transparency around the price of health care…

Mitch McConnell's Cannabis Gambit: How The Farm Bill Unwittingly Fueled A THC Boom

benzinga.com This article was originally published on MG Magazine and appears here with permission. There is no shortage of unintended legislative consequences in the brief history of…

Average Credit Card Debt In US Now Soaring Past $6,500

zerohedge.com Average Credit Card Debt In US Now Soaring Past $6,500 Authored by Mary Prenon via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), This illustration picture shows debit and credit cards…

10 Israeli soldiers hospitalized for wasp stings after their tank ran over a swarm's nest in Gaza

businessinsider.com L: Nest with yellow jacket wasps crawling across the top - stock photo. R: Israeli soldiers hold an Israeli flag while moving a tank along the border with the Gaza Strip on…

Hybrid sales are booming

aol.com None Hybrid sales are booming in the US. • None Once dismissed as a "phase," many drivers are now choosing them over EVs. • None One Toyota exec told BI there are "no…