Who profits most from America’s baffling health-care system?

economist.com O 4 more than 75,000 employees of Kaiser Permanente, a large health-care chain, began a three-day strike. The walkout was the biggest in the history of America’s health…

Democrats are giddy from this week’s electoral sweep

economist.com A elections can be summarised by the tale of two promising governors—one who triumphed and another who flopped. On November 7th, Andy Beshear cruised to reelection in…

Why is America’s capital so violent?

economist.com T a black belt in karate, when a trio of armed boys in ski masks threatened Henry Cuellar, a congressman from Texas, outside his Navy Yard flat on October 2nd he swiftly…

Joe Biden’s re-election bid is in trouble

economist.com T for the Republican presidential nomination is under indictment for 91 felonies in four criminal cases, and he probably is, as one of his primary opponents remarked during…

U.S. raises pressure on Israel to protect civilians; southern Gaza strikes intensify

nbcnews.com The Israeli army said its overnight strikes targeted infrastructure belonging to Hamas in Gaza, including munitions warehouses and tunnel shafts. Using Israeli Air Force…

How the Tangle newsletter reached 77,000 readers and $624,000 in annual revenue

simonowens.substack.com Welcome! I'm Simon Owens and this is my media industry newsletter. You can subscribe by clicking on this handy little button: Subscribe now If you ask Isaac Saul about the…

Column: Voters, like investors, have had it with GOP extremism

latimes.com Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, tried to finesse the abortion issue in advance of Tuesday’s state election. He failed. Political observers searching for clues to…

Trump calls on supporters to 'guard the vote' in Democratic-run US cities

investing.com Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, told his supporters on Saturday to "go into" Philadelphia and two other Democratic-run cities to…

We Spent $4.5 Million Turning A $90K Abandoned School Into Apartments

youtube.com Adam Colucci, Jesse Wig and Dan Spanovich bought a second abandoned school in Homestead, Pennsylvania for $90000 and ...

Muslim Americans face 'Abandon Biden' dilemma - then who?

reuters.com [1/3] Pro-Palestinian demonstrators draped in white cloths lay on the ground outside the White House in Washington, U.S., December 2, 2023. People gathered in solidarity…

Muslim Americans face 'Abandon Biden' dilemma

investing.com Muslim American leaders from six battleground states on Saturday vowed to mobilize their communities against President Joe Biden's reelection over his support of Israel's…

Swing-state Muslim leaders launch campaign to ‘abandon’ Biden in 2024

politico.com Muslim leaders from several swing states on Saturday descended on Dearborn, Michigan, to launch a national campaign against the reelection of President Joe Biden — a…

Breaches by Iran-affiliated hackers spanned multiple U.S. states, federal agencies say

seattletimes.com U.S. and Israeli authorities say a small western Pennsylvania water authority was just one of multiple organizations breached by Iran-affiliated hackers who targeted a…

Ron DeSantis is running the Iowa playbook

nbcnews.com NEWTON, Iowa — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign is announcing the completion of a longtime campaign pledge Saturday: touring all of Iowa’s 99 counties, a milestone for a…

We spent $90,000 on an abandoned school, and $4.5 million to convert it into apartments

cnbc.com In 2019, Jesse Wig, Adam Colucci and Dan Spanovich bought an abandoned high school in Homestead, Pennslyvania. The trio bought Bowtie High for $100,000 and converted it into…

Jake Tapper Shares Brutal Lessons He Learned Helping Wrongfully Convicted Man Overturn His Sentence: ‘Once You See It, You Can’t Unsee It’

mediaite.com Screenshot via CNN. Back in 2011, a teenager named C.J. Rice was very lucky to be treated by pediatrician Dr. Theodore Tapper, because that chance encounter led to the…

I'm the first plus-sized woman to compete at Miss Universe and I made the top 20. My story is changing society's standards

aol.com None Miss Nepal Jane Dipika Garrett is the first plus-sized woman to compete and place at Miss Universe. • None Garrett spoke about her mental health struggles and PCOS…

The fading legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor, a trailblazing justice

economist.com S was the first woman to serve on America’s Supreme Court. President Ronald Reagan appointed the Arizonan (who had been both a state senator and judge) in 1981, a year after…

This Pennsylvania trio bought a $100K abandoned school and transformed it into a 31-unit apartment building

aol.com It looks like remote work is here to stay. And that's left many wondering what to do with vacant commerical properties — and whether time's up for investors in the space.…

Muslim Americans in swing states launch anti-Biden campaign

axios.com Muslim Americans in the several swing states are scheduled to gather in Michigan on Saturday to start a campaign they're calling #AbandonBiden, a reflection of their outrage…

Scientists warn American "promotion of hunting" is ruining the environment

newsweek.com Scientists have warned that a strong focus on hunting—instead of rewilding key species—is "reinforcing" biodiversity loss. Parts of the U.S. are currently facing a…

Fetterman re-ups call for ouster of 'more sinister' Menendez amid Santos expulsion

politico.com Sen. John Fetterman argued Friday that the successful expulsion of George Santos from the House should make clear that Sen. Bob Menendez, who is facing his own legal…

John Fetterman gets unexpected praise from Republicans

newsweek.com Senator John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, is getting some unexpected praise from Republicans on Friday after calling for Democratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey…

Energy costs changing for PA residents starting Dec. 1

yourerie.com (WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — Energy price adjustments are coming for Pennsylvania residents at the beginning of December. According to the Pennsylvania Public Utility…

Mountain Valley Pipeline Owner Explores Options Including Sale

finance.yahoo.com Equitrans Midstream Corp. is in the early stages of exploring a potential sale, people familiar with the matter said, potentially adding to a flurry of pipeline deals in…

Philadelphia votes to ban ski masks to decrease crime. Opponents worry it'll unfairly target some

apnews.com Philadelphia City Council passed legislation to ban ski masks in some public spaces, a measure supporters say will increase public safety amid high violent crime, but…

A Wild Ride Through The Halls Of Power In Washington

forbes.com Journalist Ellen Hume has written a compelling memoir, in Lost and Found: Coming of Age in the Washington Press Corps, about her worldwide reporting adventures at the top of…

Will George Santos still qualify for a pension and strolling around the House floor?

marketwatch.com Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress in an historic vote Friday, following a House panel’s findings of substantial evidence of lawbreaking by the New York…

U.S. Limits China’s Ability to Benefit From Electric Vehicle Industry

nytimes.com The Ford F-150 Lightning plant in Dearborn, Mich. New government rules will try to shift more production of electric vehicle batteries and the materials that power them to…

Sayonara, Santos: Here's What Happens Next After Historic Expulsion From Congress

benzinga.com Rep. George Santos (R-NY) made history Friday, Dec. 1, when the GOP House member became just the sixth member of Congress ever to be expelled. What Happened: Before the…

These 112 House Republicans — and 2 Democrats

aol.com None Rep. George Santos of New York was finally expelled from Congress on Friday. • None More than two-thirds of the chamber voted to boot the scandal-plagued congressman. •…

The House Freedom Caucus is in disarray

newsweek.com A number of House Freedom Caucus members have been engulfed in controversy over the past week, amid reports the hardline conservative group is preparing to moderate its…

"POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR" PROMOTION REVEALS FINALISTS FOR $1 MILLION PRIZE

benzinga.com $1 Million Drawing to be Broadcast on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024" on ABC Editor's Note: B-roll of previous winners of the "Powerball First…

The third time's the charm: House expels GOP's George Santos

msnbc.com Republican Rep. George Santos survived the first two attempts to expel him from Congress. The third vote, however, led to his ouster. NBC News reported: The final tally was…

112 House Republicans — and 2 Democrats

businessinsider.com Reps. Matt Gaetz and Clay Higgins were among the Republicans who spoke out in defense of Santos ahead of his expulsion vote. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images; Bill Clark/CQ-Roll…

Wealth From Wellness: 7 Healthcare Stocks to Inoculate Your Portfolio

investorplace.com With concerns about a slowdown in the global economy rising, investors may be better served considering the top healthcare hidden-gem stocks. To be sure, no guarantees exist…

'We have $200 or $300 to last us until next Friday': This mom broke down in tears over her family's financial struggles

aol.com It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but one Pennsylvania nurse believes that the economy is preventing her from enjoying it. A woman named Mackenzie posted a…

Power to the consumers: Utility rates rising and falling depending on supplier on Dec. 1

cbsnews.com When it comes to heating and powering your home in the winter, Mother Nature is in control of how much energy you need to use, but you can control how much you are paying…

All The States Investigating The 2020 Election: New Mexico Latest To Confirm Fake Electors Probe

forbes.com New Mexico’s attorney general is investigating the “fake electors” who submitted a false slate of Electoral College votes after the 2020 election that claimed former…

US 'Good Neighbor' plan works to cut power plant emissions, says EPA

reuters.com A bird flies over the Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant in Goldsboro, Pennsylvania, U.S. May 30, 2017. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Nov 30…

Failure of “Bidenomics” Is Rankling Americans

heritage.org Polls show Americans reject President Biden’s handling of the economy, and it’s not hard to see why. By just about any metric, people are worse off today than they were when…

GOP lawmaker picks a losing fight over Biden’s jobs record

msnbc.com Every month, the story unfolds in roughly the same way. New job numbers come out; people are impressed by the resiliency of the U.S. economy; the Biden White House…

Ohioans and Michiganders May Win A $15 Minimum Wage

unravelingeconomics.substack.com As readers likely know, the federal minimum wage has been stagnant at $7.25 since 2009 and its real value has been declining in the face of inflation. In response, many…

Congressmen ask DOJ to investigate water utility hack, warning it could happen anywhere

apnews.com Three members of Congress have asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate how foreign hackers breached a water authority near Pittsburgh, prompting the nation's top…

Potential sat-bothering cannibal coronal mass ejection slams into Earth's atmo tonight

theregister.com A so-called cannibal coronal mass ejection is set to hit Earth on December 1, creating geomagnetic storms across the skies at higher latitudes. When the Sun's magnetic field…

Rite Aid to close 150 stores: Here is the full list

en.as.com Rite Aid, the pharmacy that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, announced that they could close up to 150 stores in the coming months. These are stores the…

Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature

apnews.com A bill to end smoking in Atlantic City's casinos that appeared headed for its first vote Thursday was delayed yet again when Democratic lawmakers said they did not have…

Republic First Bancorp and Norcross Braca Group Provide Update on Closing of $35 Million Capital Investment

benzinga.com PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Republic First Bancorp, Inc. FRBK ("Republic" or the "Company"), the parent company of Republic First Bank d/b/a Republic…

InTENTional Systems' Clear Top and Luma Top Tents Take the Cake for Breathtaking Winter Weddings

benzinga.com BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The tent industry has an abundance of creative solutions that allow couples to enjoy the outdoors without the stress of…

Here's where boomers are retiring to

businessinsider.com Clearwater, Florida, topped SmartAsset's new list of where baby boomers are moving. • All but two cities in the top 10 were in Florida, Arizona, or Nevada, though one was in…

Crypto ally Rep. Patrick McHenry fights for industry-backed regulation bill

cnbc.com WASHINGTON — One of crypto's most powerful allies in Congress is fighting this week to make sure that an industry-backed regulation bill gets tacked on to the must-pass…

Money Laundering Expert Raised Alarm Over "Unusual" Chinese Payments To Hunter Biden

zerohedge.com Money Laundering Expert Raised Alarm Over "Unusual" Chinese Payments To Hunter Biden A bank investigator hired to monitor Hunter Biden's company, Owasco P.C. raised the…

These are the most popular banks in each state

aol.com Banking with one of the most popular banks can mean having access to more locations and better digital features than at other banks. You might get access to a highly rated…

QVC helped pioneer shopping from home. Here’s how the company is changing

bostonherald.com By Joseph N. DiStefano, The Philadelphia Inquirer From its sprawling, 1,500-worker studio headquarters in Chester County, Pennsylvania, QVC and its affiliates developed…

Gary Ross To Direct ‘Old Time Hockey’ For Skydance Sports

deadline.com Skydance Sports has closed a deal with Gary Ross to rewrite and direct Old Time Hockey, from an original screenplay written by Kevin Jakubowski. The film will be produced by…

A $16 McDonald's meal shows how the economy will be the battleground for the 2024 presidential election

businessinsider.com A McDonald's meal has become a hot-button topic for the 2024 presidential election. UCG/Getty Images A $16 McDonald's meal highlights how many Americans feel about the…