November 2023 🔥 Hot Topics


Opioid Abuse & Suicide

The risk of colon burst is particularly high in individuals who abuse opioids through injection, as the drugs can cause damage to the colon and surrounding tissues. This is just one of the many devastating consequences of opioid abuse that highlights the urgent need for prevention and treatment efforts.

GOP Rep. George Santos refuses to resign and warns his expulsion from Congress would set a precedent

In his closing arguments for remaining a member of the House, a defiant Rep. George Santos depicted himself as a victim of a smear campaign by some of his colleagues and made clear that he would not resign before a vote Friday on whether he should be expelled.

Will Smith, Johnny Depp, Diane Kruger, Sharon Stone Help Open Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival

Will Smith and Johnny Depp brought some A-list firepower to the opening night of the third edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. Smith was mobbed by selfie hunters as he entered the vast and glitzy Ritz Carlton hotel in the city of Jeddah on Thursday night,

Taylor Swift Supports Beyoncé at ‘Renaissance’ Documentary Concert Film Premiere in London

The ultimate year of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift is being capped off with one last epic crossover event. On Thursday, the music titans both appeared at the London premiere of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, the documentary concert film capturing the creation and execution of Beyoncé’s acclaimed 2023 world tour.

Tom Hanks Warns Fans About ‘AI Version of Me’ Promoting Dental Plan: ‘I Have Nothing to Do With It’

Hanks has previously discussed the rise of artificial intelligence and deep fake technology in the creative industries, saying on an episode of “The Adam Buxton Podcast” that it’s now possible for him to continue acting after his death.

Dwayne Johnson Says He Was Asked To Run For President By Several Political Parties

Dwayne Johnson for President? Johnson says he was approached by several political parties in 2022 to run for The U.S.President after a 2021 political poll found that 46% of Americans would vote for him. “That was an interesting poll that happened, and I was really moved by that. And I was really uh, blown away. I was really honored,” he told Trevor Noah on his Spotify What Now? podcast.

Mary Cosby calls Jen Shah a ‘stain’ on ‘RHOSLC,’ wants to ‘re-innovate’ the show without her memory

I’m just trying to get, like, the stain off the show from her, trying to re-innovate the show,” the preacher, 51, told us Tuesday night at a DIRECTV Christmas party hosted at Kathy Hilton’s Bel Air mansion.

Ageism is one of the last socially acceptable prejudices

Psychologists are examining the age discrimination that pervades American culture and helping people to reimagine healthier relationships with their older selves

Ruby Franke’s husband, Kevin, files for divorce following disgraced YouTuber’s child abuse arrest

Kevin Franke has filed for divorce from Ruby Franke three months after the disgraced YouTuber was arrested for aggravated child abuse, according to multiple outlets. Per People, Kevin filed in Utah on Wednesday both a petition for divorce and a domestic relations injunction, which requires all parties involved in this case to not harass, commit acts of violence or disparage the other or their children in any way.

Elder Abuse and COVID

With a growing global population of elderly people, and as longevity increases, abuse of the elderly is an increasing and serious problem that affects health and human rights and can cause death, so it is vital to raise awareness of it and thus prevent it whenever and wherever possible.

Slimmed-down Tori Spelling pampers herself at nail salon amid money, marital woes

Just last week, the Blast reported that the State of California Franchise Tax Board had filed several tax liens against her Calabasas home because she purportedly owes almost $100,000 in unpaid taxes.

Social Security Insolvent by 2034

Americans’ Social Security checks will get a lot smaller in 2034 if lawmakers don’t act to address the pending shortfall, according to an annual report released Friday by the Social Security trustees. That’s because the combined Social Security trust funds – which help support payouts for the elderly, survivors and disabled – are projected to run dry that year.

Rolling Stones AARP Sponsored tour begins April 2024

The band has announced a 16-city tour that starts on April 28 in Houston and concludes on July 17 in Santa Clara, California. The trek arrives 60 years after the Stones’ first tour of the U.S. and celebrates their well-received 24th studio album, “Hackney Diamonds,” released last month.

Charly Arnolt, “Carron J. Phillips, Is nothing, but a Race-baiting Hack.”

The mother of a young football fan who wore a headdress and painted his face red and black to a Kansas City Chiefs game has blasted Deadspin for accusing him of “doubling up” on racism against black and Native communities — noting that her son is himself Native American.

Holden Armenta became an unexpected focus of an article by senior writer Carron Phillips that focused on a photo of the boy standing sideways, suggesting he was wearing blackface with no mention of the red side.

Ariana Madix teases book release on same day as ‘Dancing With the Stars’ finale: ‘Don’t know why I did that to myself’

On Dec. 5, the “Vanderpump Rules” star is releasing her highly anticipated “Single AF Cocktails: Drinks for Bad B*tches” book, which is the same day she’ll be competing in the Season 32 “Finals” of “Dancing With the Stars.”

Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos.Getty Images; Courtesy of Sarah Jane Ramos/Instagram

Sarah Jane Ramos-Prescott

“A little bit of Heaven sent down to Earth 🤍,” Ramos, 30, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, November 24, sharing maternity pictures. “Our immeasurable blessing. I cannot wait to raise a strong, confident, beautiful baby girl with you.” Prior to finding love with Ramos, Prescott dated Natalie Buffett for nearly three years. They split in 2022.

Elon Musk admits he has ‘demons of the mind,’ contemplated suicide at age 12

Elon Musk revealed in a new interview he had an “existential crisis” at age 12, in which he thought about ending his life. The tech mogul, now 52, told the New York Times’ Aaron Ross Sorkin Wednesday at the DealBook Summit 2023 that he once contemplated as a pre-teen, “‘It is all pointless? Why not just commit suicide? Why exist?’”

Survivor Law Look-back Windows

The court’s decision leaves “no way out” for people imprisoned for actions that are later declared not to be a crime. “It’s also just one example of the increasing hostility this court has to all forms of post conviction relief,” Ortiz added.

Cyber-bullying leads to typing: A conduit for cancel-culture

Cyber-bullying has become a widespread issue in modern society. With the rise of social media and other digital platforms, individuals are more susceptible to online harassment and abuse than ever before. One of the most troubling consequences of cyber-bullying is the phenomenon of “cancel culture.” Cancel culture refers to the practice of publicly shaming and ostracizing individuals who have expressed controversial or unpopular opinions.

White Thanksgiving possible next week?

Mild November continues; forecast models show signs of Thanksgiving snow. Our balmy autumn has had a great run this year as we move deeper into November. Monday’s high of 57 degrees in the Twin Cities is perfectly average for Nov. 13 — for Kansas City, Mo. But we know the snow will come eventually. This week is winter weather hazard awareness week in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Ridiculous Tyrese Maxey stat proves Sixers were right to move on from James Harden

The Philadelphia 76ers aren’t losing any sleep over the former NBA MVP as they continue their red hot start to the season behind Tyrese Maxey’s stellar performances.

Democrats get surprisingly good news from America’s Trumpiest court

Although the new decision in this case, known as Robinson v. Ardoin, does not outright order Louisiana to redraw its maps, the appeals court found no errors in a trial court decision that determined the current maps are a racial gerrymander that violates the federal Voting Rights Act. The case will return to the trial court, albeit on a delayed schedule, which is likely to hand down a final decision requiring Louisiana to actually redraw its maps sometime in 2024.

Paul Pelosi hammer attack suspect found ‘Guilty’

A jury has found David DePape guilty on two counts in the violent attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, last year in the couple’s San Francisco home. DePape was convicted in federal court of one count of assault on the immediate family member of a federal official, and a second count of attempted kidnapping of a federal official. He faces a maximum sentence of 30 years and 20 years, respectively.

Greenland women seek compensation over involuntary birth control

A group of 67 women from Greenland are seeking compensation from the Danish government over a campaign of involuntary birth control. At least 4,500 women, some teenagers, were fitted with coils to limit birth rates among the indigenous population.


A 6-year-old Texas boy who was allegedly beaten by his neighbor with a baseball bat in his home has died after two months in a hospital, according to a GoFundMe post from the child’s father.

Jeremy Diaz was hospitalized September 11 after suffering skull fractures and brain swelling during an early morning attack, sheriff’s deputies say. Neighbor Daniel Logan hit Jeremy and Logan’s mother with a baseball bat after entering the Diaz home, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by a Williamson County Sheriff’s Office detective. Jeremy died Tuesday morning, his father wrote.

Children’s Defense Fund program director Graciela Camarena assists community members with filling out SNAP and Medicaid forms for their families as the state reviews Texans’ eligibility. Some 1 million people have already lost Medicaid coverage. AP Photo/Michael Gonzalez

Medicaid could purge up to 30 million error-strewn reviews currently being carried out by the states

Up to 30 million of the poorest Americans could be purged from the Medicaid program, many the result of error-ridden state reviews that poverty experts say the Biden administration is not doing enough to stop.

OHP Rejects Tax Exempt Tribal Tags

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper ticketed a tribal citizen with a current Otoe-Missouria Tribe license plate for failing to pay state taxes, prompting an outcry from tribal leaders who blamed Gov. Kevin Stitt’s increasing hostility toward Native Americans.

Mexico “rejects” Texas’ proposal to allow state police to deport undocumented immigrants

The Mexican government on Wednesday responded to the Texas Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 4 — which creates a state crime for entering the state illegally from Mexico and allows state and local authorities to deport undocumented immigrants — saying it “categorically rejects” Texas’ latest proposal to arrest and deport immigrants to Mexico

Ethics Council wants Rep. George Santos Out

Embattled Rep. George Santos said Thursday he will not seek reelection in 2024 after the House Ethics Committee released a scathing report that concluded there is “substantial evidence” the New York Republican “violated federal criminal laws,” including using campaign funds for personal purposes and filing false campaign reports.

Mama Cass’ Daughter Wants to Dispel Myths About Her Mom — Including One About Her Death

Elliot-Kugell’s mother, the one and only Cass Elliot, died in England on July 29, 1974. Elliot-Kugell, who was staying with her grandmother in Baltimore at the time, was taken out of day camp early. “I have a very, very clear memory of her telling me that my mom died,” she says. “I remember thinking, ‘Oh, well, they’re not right. They’re wrong. She’s just traveling. She’ll come back. She always does.’”

The lie of “deinfluencing”

The idea of the “deinfluencer” was that instead of encouraging you to buy stuff, the influencer would encourage you to … not buy stuff.

She lived in a New York hotel for more than 40 years. But her life was a mystery

Hisako Hasegawa in room 208. She would live in the Belvedere for more than 40 years, yet remain a mystery even to those who saw her daily. That anonymity would follow her in death.

Fulton County prosecutors ask for “EMERGENCY SEAL”

A leak of discovery materials in the Georgia election subversion case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants prompted the Fulton County district attorney’s office Tuesday to file an emergency motion for a protective order in an attempt to prevent other material from becoming public.

North Carolina police department defends actions of officer seen in video striking woman several times while attempting arrest

Police in Charlotte, North Carolina, have initiated an internal affairs investigation after an incident captured on video that shows an officer repeatedly striking a woman, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police

‘The darkest day’: Ohio high school mourns band members, parents and teacher killed in multi vehicle crash

An Ohio high school is mourning three students, two parent chaperones and a teacher who were killed in a multi vehicle crash while traveling with the school band to a “once in a lifetime” performance Tuesday morning, the Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools superintendent said. More than 50 students and chaperones were traveling in a charter bus that became entangled in the fiery mid-morning wreck on Interstate 70 in Etna, about 20 miles from their destination in Columbus,

Britain’s Supreme Court sided with a previous ruling that the Rwanda policy was unlawful.
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UK plans to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda blocked by Supreme Court

Britain’s controversial plan to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court Wednesday, dealing a potentially fatal blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s flagship policy on migration and setting up an anticipated revolt from the right wing of his Conservative party. The UK’s highest court ruled unanimously against the government, siding instead with a previous appeals court ruling that found the policy – which has been roundly condemned by humanitarian bodies – was not lawful.

Madrid streets barricaded ahead of tense Spanish investiture debate

The opposition was enraged after Sanchez offered amnesty to Catalan separatists for their support. Police barricaded the streets outside Spain’s parliament in Madrid on the first day of an investiture debate and vote that has roused anger over acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s offer of an amnesty to Catalan separatists in return for supporting his bid for another term.
Having won the backing of Catalan separatist parties Junts and Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) as well as several other regional parties, Sanchez’s Socialists (PSOE) say he has enough support to win a vote scheduled for Thursday.

US set to take action to win China’s cooperation on fentanyl

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is set to remove restrictions on China’s Institute of Forensic Science in a bid to convince Bejing to step up cooperation to halt the flow of the synthetic opioid fentanyl in the United States.
Blocking fentanyl “precursor” chemicals has been a priority for Washington as the rate of overdose deaths involving the drug more than tripled from 2016 through 2021, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

A Carnival cruise passenger may have gone overboard and his mother says she found out from a cousin, not the company

The Coast Guard is searching for a 28-year-old man who went missing from a Carnival cruise ship Monday.

Why NASA’s latest mission targets a metal-rich asteroid

By sending a spacecraft on a journey of 2 billion miles, scientists hope to learn something about the core of our own planet. NASA’s mission to a metal-rich asteroid is about curiosity and creativity.

Defense team of Paul Pelosi attacker centers on misled motive

Defense attorneys for David DePape, the man on trial for the attack of former United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in the couple’s San Francisco home, will call witnesses

How the women’s movement transformed society

Three recent books explore the contours of the second-wave feminist movement, from titan Betty Friedan to the editors and readers of Ms. Magazine.

How cats teach their humans to be – well, more humane

“The Goodbye Cat,” Hiro Arikawa’s follow-up to “The Travelling Cat Chronicles,” celebrates the unbreakable – and sometimes unearthly – bonds between felines and their adoring owners. 

‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store’

Weaves a tale of love and communityIn his triumphant novel “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store,” James McBride explores the appeal and elusiveness of the American dream. 

The Supreme Court of the United States has adopted a formal code of conduct.

The 14-page document, issued this week and signed by all nine justices, comes after months of public pressure over alleged ethical lapses.

House votes to prevent a government shutdown as GOP Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help

The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.

An overview of Iran-Iraq political climate over evolving Middle East tension

In 2020, When the United States killed Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani on January 3, it also killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, a powerful Iraqi militia leader. The move critically destabilized U.S.-Iraq relations.


Photo: Nick Mafi
Le Corbusier, born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, revolutionized the design world, helping to usher in modern architecture and constructing some of the style’s most iconic buildings.

Le Corbusier’s 15 Most Significant Architectural Works

Le Corbusier’s last design was the Heidi Weber Museum, now known as Pavillion Le Corbusier. The architect departed from his usual materials and designed the museum primarily using steel and glass. Completed in 1967,

Who is Peyton Manning’s wife, Ashley Manning?

Ashley Manning is an American businesswoman born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She went to college at the University of Virginia and after graduating with a degree in Marketing and Finance in 1997, she ventured into real estate and went on to launch her own successful development firm.

33 Complete Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Ideas for Every Family

Want to build out a whole Thanksgiving dinner menu, and know it’ll all taste good together? We’ve packed this list with nearly three dozen complete Thanksgiving menu ideas, totaling over 250 recipes. You can follow along with a whole menu, or mix and match and see what happens!

Here’s What Michael Phelps Wants You to Know About Covid-19

Even though 2020 is in the rearview (thankfully), Covid-19 likely isn’t going away anytime soon—it’s still a serious health threat for many people, especially those who are at high risk of getting very sick from the virus. And many don’t realize it.

Why Everything About Weight Loss Changes After 35

IN THIS UNFAIR game of life, gaining weight is easy, but losing it is far more difficult—particularly as you get older.

Marcus Jordan Says His Dad Will Be His Best Man, Despite That Beef With Larsa Pippen

Michael Jordan might not be thrilled that his son Marcus is in a relationship with Larsa Pippen, but Marcus is optimistic that his old man will come around. During a recent conversation on the Pablo Torres Finds Out podcast, Marcus announced his plans to have Michael as his best man, should he and Larsa end up getting married

For 2024, the top rate of 37% applies to individuals with taxable income above $609,350 and married couples filing jointly earning $731,200.

IRS announces new income tax brackets for 2024

The agency has boosted the income thresholds for each bracket, applying to tax year 2024 for returns filed in 2025. For 2024, the top rate of 37% applies to individuals with taxable income above $609,350 and married couples filing jointly earning $731,200

First planned small nuclear reactor plant in the US has been canceled

Nuclear power provides energy that is largely free of carbon emissions and can play a significant role in helping deal with climate change. But in most industrialized countries, the construction of nuclear plants tends to grossly exceed their budgeted cost and run years over schedule.

Houston mayor’s race goes to runoff election

Texas State Sen. John Whitmire and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee are advancing to a runoff election for Houston mayor since neither cleared the 50% threshold.

Jerome Powell Outlines Cautious Approach to Raising Rates or Declaring End to Hikes

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said it was premature for the central bank to declare a conclusive end to its historic interest-rate increases of the past two years even though he didn’t make an argument for raising rates further right now.

Jury awards Robert De Niro’s ex-assistant $1.2m for sexist workplace discrimination

A jury has awarded Robert De Niro’s former personal assistant $1.2m after ruling that his company, Canal Productions, subjected her to workplace gender discrimination and retaliation.
The jury found that De Niro was not personally liable for gender discrimination or retaliation against his former employee Graham Chase Robinson, 41.

Authorities investigating ‘suspicious’ envelopes sent to state election offices

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said in a statement Thursday that envelopes containing “unknown powdery substances” were discovered Wednesday by election workers in several counties, prompting evacuations of those offices.

Mexican Congress holds second UFO session featuring Peruvian mummies

Mexico’s Congress heard from researchers on Tuesday who declared authentic a set of three-fingered Peruvian mummies recently presented as potential evidence of non-human life forms, while declining to certify that the remains were extraterrestrial.

Are Green Steel Discussions with the EU At Crossroads?

Green steel at its crossroads: Hybrid hydrogen based reduction of iron ores. Iron- and steel making caused ∼ ∼7%of the global CO2 emissions, due to the use of carbon for the reduction of iron ores. Replacing carbon by hydrogen as the reductant offers a pathway to massively reduce these emissions.

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Veterans Day Parade

The Tulsa Veterans Day Parade is the oldest Nov. 11 tradition in Tulsa. The 2023 parade will be held on Friday, November 10th at 11 AM CST at 1109 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74120. The parade starts at West 3rd Street and South Boston Avenue in downtown Tulsa, and ends at Veterans Park at West 6th Street and South Peoria Avenue. The parade schedule is: 7-8 AM Breakfast at VFW #577 1109 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74120
8:30-9:30 AM Parade Participants line up
The 2022 parade theme was “Honoring Veteran Advocates.”

Oklahoma launches 3-part tutoring initiative

Oklahoma’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters, unveiled a new tutoring initiative on Monday, calling it the “biggest” in the nation.

Batavia woman back on Food Network’s ‘Christmas Cookie Challenge’

Batavia resident Priscilla Sarmiento-Gupana, who is currently practicing pediatric medicine in Aurora, has found a way to relieve stress and unleash her artistic side by producing fabulously decorated cookies that have gotten her some national attention.

Barbra Streisand at her 1967 one-woman show in Central Park.Credit…William E. Sauro/The New York Times

Barbra Streisand Is Ready to Tell All. Pull Up a Seat.

Maybe it’s her grandkids, maybe it’s 81, but Barbra Streisand is open to new stuff. Take sharing. Well, take sharing herself. “My Name Is Barbra,” her first memoir, is upon us. It’s 970 pages and billows with doubt, anger, ardor, hurt, pride, persuasion, glory and Yiddish. I don’t know that any artist has done more sharing.

Becky Gligo, Housing Solutions executive director stepping aside

Becky Gligo, a key player in the city’s efforts to address homelessness, is leaving her job as executive director of Housing Solutions and relocating to Texas.

Pedestrian woman dies in I-44 collision, Tulsa investigation underway

The collision involved a 2016 GMC Sierra driven by a 43-year-old male and a pedestrian woman, Oklahoma Highway Patrol says.

Surgeons Remove The Wrong Organ From Man During Surgery

A Washington man who went to the emergency room over stomach pains is suing a hospital and two doctors after he claims surgeons removed the wrong organ from his body during surgery.

Beloved fast-food chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Giant retailer Rite Aid on Oct. 15 filed Chapter 11 as it has struggled financially for many years competing against Walmart (WMT) – Get Free Report, Costco (COST) – Get Free Report, CVS (CVS) – Get Free Report and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) – Get Free Report drug retailer Walgreens. Tough competition, however, wasn’t what pushed Rite Aid over the edge, as potential liability from a Department of Justice civil lawsuit

Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights

Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that ensures access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care, the latest victory for abortion rights supporters since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.

Democrats maintained control of Virginia’s Senate

Democrats maintained control of Virginia’s Senate on Tuesday, according to results from Decision Desk HQ, fending off challenges from Republicans throughout the commonwealth. Going into Tuesday’s elections, Democrats held a narrow 22-17 majority in the state’s Senate.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is set to remain in office for four more years.

“This wasn’t my win. This was our victory,” he said. “It was a victory that sends a loud and clear message. … This election shows who we are as Kentuckian.” Cameron conceded at 9:15 p.m., thanking supporters and encouraging them to pray for Beshear as he kee

Axelrod on Biden: I didn’t tell him to drop out

Less than a day after he suggested that Joe Biden should consider dropping out of the 2024 race, David Axelrod insisted in an interview that he was not calling on the president to suspend his campaign. “It’s overreacting to say I told him to drop out,” said the political architect of former President Barack Obama’s victories. “I didn’t do that.”

Demi Moore commanded attention with her arrival at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City on Monday night

Demi Moore commanded attention with her arrival at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City. The 60-year-old Hollywood fixture — who recently bared her abs in a bikini — donned a strapless silver dress covered in chunky sequins. The mother-of-three bared her perky cleavage in the figure-hugging number, which she teamed with black open-toe heels

Steak Frites with Blue Cheese Butter

Pulling the steaks out in advance and bringing them to room temp before cooking allows for even cooking. French fries need to be cooked twice so they have the perfect texture of fluffy in the center and crispy on the outside.

Press Release Distribution

Press release distribution involves sending a well-crafted news release to various media outlets, websites, and social platforms to announce a funding campaign or related news.

Portugal, Spain win to set up Nations League Final Four battle

Portugal and Spain picked up victories in the Nations League on Thursday to set up a battle between the Iberian neighbors for a spot in the Final Four.

NBA 25 under 25: The best young stars, ranked by future potential

Which NBA stars are the best young players in the league? Of course, Victor Wembanyama made the cut, and it won’t be too long until the San Antonio Spurs’ rookie sensation becomes a staple atop this list. Where does Zion Williamson, who has played just 120 games during his four-plus-year career with the New Orleans Pelicans, land this season? Did Luka Doncic, fresh off his fourth consecutive All-NBA first-team appearance, top our list once again?

‘The goose lays more golden eggs every year’: Warren Buffett explains why capitalism isn’t working for young people today

The young beginning to reject the systems their parents simply resisted. Nearly two-thirds (60%) of young adults told Pew Research in 2022 that they don’t view capitalism positively — the highest share of any age group and 33 percentage points higher than those aged 65 and older.

Dr. Ebony Johnson becomes Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent

The US is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth

While fury is Beijing’s default response to any military support for Taiwan, this time something was different. The $80m is not a loan. It comes from American taxpayers. For the first time in more than 40 years, America is using its own money to send weapons to a place it officially doesn’t recognise. This is happening under a programme called foreign military finance (FMF).

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors

Shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B BRK.B slid 1.47% to $346.63 Monday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.18% to 4,365.98 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.10% to 34,095.86.

This picture taken in Moscow on November 11, 2021 shows the US online travel company Tripadvisor logo on a tablet screen. AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

Tripadvisor stock surges as travel booker tops forecasts, and other stocks on the move

Shares of Tripadvisor Inc. TRIP, +2.29% jumped 11% after the online travel platform blew past Wall Street expectations for its quarterly profit and sales, with revenue jumping 16%.

Shares in Wagamama owner drop as PizzaExpress owner decides not to rival Apollo bid

Shares in Wagamama owner The Restaurant Group fell 3% on Tuesday after PizzaExpress owner Wheel Topco scuppered hopes it might submit a bid that would rival the £701 million ($862 million) offer put forward by private equity fund Apollo Global Management.

Fast food isn’t cheap anymore. Here’s why that’s both a good and bad thing

And rant they would: about politics, about the daily news, about the dry growing season and any number of personal grievances. One of the most popular was the price of the food on the menu board across the restaurant dining room. As one of the men once bemoaned while tapping his receipt with his thumbnail, “Fast food just isn’t cheap anymore.”

China Took On the World — and Now It Faces a Reckoning

Consider these numbers: China is home to 1.4 billion people, about 18% of the planet’s total population; 22.3 million people live in Shanghai and 11.7 million in Beijing alone. It has the world’s second-largest economy and has been on track to eventually overtake the US. Its geographic footprint is vast, covering more than 3.6 million square miles.

Film Distributor Zeitgeist’s “Taste of Cherry,” established director Abbas Kiarostami in American audiences

The film business is notoriously unstable, and the path is especially hazardous for any company that dares to think of cinema as an art as well as a business. So it’s a cause for celebration that Zeitgeist Films, one of the most eminent art-house film distributors, has just reached its thirty-fifth anniversary, and Metrograph is aptly celebrating with a monthlong series of in-theatre and online offerings, spotlighting some of Zeitgeist’s most significant releases

Californian’s new poll disapprove of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s performance

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s standing among California voters has hit an all-time low, with 49% disapproving of his performance as governor, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times.

Michael Strahan’s ‘GMA’ absence will continue as he deals with ‘personal family matters’

“Michael Strahan will not be with us this week as he is dealing with some personal family matters,” a network spokesperson said in a statement to The Times. “We appreciate everyone’s thoughts and concerns.”

Fatal Violence Against the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community in 2023

Since 2013, the Human Rights Campaign has tracked incidents of fatal transgender violence— the same year the Federal Bureau of Investigation began reporting on hate crimes motivated by anti-transgender bias— and providing action items that can help end the violence.

Dallas Murder LGBTQ Muhlaysia Booker, A Trans women

Kendrell Lyles, 3’7, sentencing comes amid a rise in reported assaults against the LGBTQ community. At least 25 transgender and gender non-conforming people have been killed so far in 2023, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Of them, 88% were people of color, and 52% were Black transgender women.

How to Obtain Traffic Camera Footage in Georgia

You can also access Atlanta traffic cameras on demand with WeatherBug. Choose from several local traffic webcams across Atlanta, GA. Georgia DOT’s advanced traffic management system (ATMS) Navigator captures the data and sends it to Georgia 511’s system including the website, app, social media channels, and 511 operators.

It looks like a regular video-streaming site. It’s fundraising for white supremacists, report says

The SPLC’s inaugural Digital Threat Report, released publicly today, focuses on the video streaming website, which launched in 2020.The report is the first in a series of investigations of technology platforms that have been co-opted by extremists, which will be released in coming months by the SPLC’s Intelligence Project.

Canadian-Taiwanese Bilateral Trade Agreement Talks in Oct. Signal Cooperation

Taiwan has been lobbying members such as Canada to back its applications, saying that unlike Beijing, Taipei supports transparency and rule of law in its own economy and in doing business with other countries. Trade between Canada and Taiwan totaled C$10.2 billion in 2021, up from C$7.4 billion in 2020, according to official Canadian figures. Canada’s total bilateral trade with the world is more than C$1.5 trillion.

Russian Media Censorship Intensifies

Moldova on Tuesday blocked access to more than 20 Russian media websites, saying they had been used as part of an information war against the country.

Elon Musk’s X restructuring curtails disinformation research, spurs legal fears

Social media researchers have canceled, suspended or changed more than 100 studies about X, formerly Twitter, as a result of actions taken by Elon Musk that limit access to the social media platform, nearly a dozen interviews and a survey of planned projects show.

RAW The Judgment Day, Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn and Jey Uso compete in WarGames!!

Seth “Freakin” Rollins grants a title opportunity to Sami Zayn: Raw highlights, Nov. 6, 2023

Global Warming Mosquito Threaten

Dengue Fever, the infection is carried by mosquitoes, which are projected to be affected by rising global temperatures, driving the insects into territories that they haven’t previously inhabited.

Guest looks at a rifle at the Palmetto State Armory booth during the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meetings & Exhibits at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on April 16, 2023. Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

NRA To Win Big Supreme Court Victory

National Rifle Association v. Vullo, which the Court announced that it would hear last Friday, is such a case. It involves two unrelated actions which former New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Maria Vullo took against the NRA, one of which successfully shut down an NRA program that recklessly endangered countless New Yorkers’ lives — and one of which recklessly endangered Vullo’s effort to shut down this potentially deadly program

Motorcyclist is dead after hit by pickup truck

Police say Joshua Nelson was going East on 46th Street North when the driver of a pickup turned in front of him from the Westbound lanes. Police say Nelson hit the pickup’s windshield before being thrown over and landing in the bed of the truck.

US home prices rose in August for the seventh straight month

US home prices continued to rise in August, hitting a new record high and marking the seventh consecutive month of increases. Even as mortgage rates topped 7% in August, historically low inventory continued to push up the price of a home.

These 2023 Races Could Tell Us a Lot About How Next Year Will Go

“Can the backlash to Dobbs sustain itself more than a year after the decision was handed down?” David Faris asks. “Will President Joe Biden’s woes cost Democrats a critical state legislative battle? Can red-state Democrats survive in an era of ever-deepening partisan polarization?”

Killer whales sink yacht after 45-minute attack, Polish tour company says

The incident happened Tuesday, Oct. 31, as a crew with the boat touring group sailed through the Strait of Gibraltar. The narrow waterway bridges the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, which separates the southern tip of Europe from northern Africa.

“Tiger King” star Doc Antle pleads guilty to federal wildlife trafficking charge

Antle, 63, is the owner and operator of The Institute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S.), also known as the Myrtle Beach Safari. He also heads the Rare Species Fund, a nonprofit organization registered in South Carolina. He rose to national prominence as one of the characters featured in “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” a 2020 Netflix documentary miniseries about tiger breeders in Florida and Oklahoma

Four men have been charged in theft of 18-karat gold toilet

The toilet was taken from Blenheim Palace, Winston Churchill’s birthplace, in 2019, just days after its installation. It had previously been displayed at the Guggenheim museum in New York City as part of an “America” exhibit by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. After the theft, Cattelan said he hoped the robbery was “a kind of Robin Hood-inspired action,” according to Blenheim Palace.

New York man allegedly shoots 3 teen girls after tracking down relative’s stolen car

Police said the man, Michael Brown, fled after the shooting. He was later found and taken into custody. The Syracuse Police Department has not yet said if Brown will be charged. CBS affiliate WTVH identified Brown as the vehicle owner’s brother.

Feds seize 900K Valentine Fentanyl Doses in Salem, Massachusettes

On July 5, officials started investigating an overdose death in Salem, Massachusetts. They used the victim’s Snapchat account to contact an individual about purchasing more pills, which led to an additional three months of surveillance investigation. Law enforcement earlier this month arrested three men — Emilio Garcia, 25, Emilio Garcia, 33, and Deiby Felix, 40 — allegedly connected to a large-scale drug trafficking organization in the area.

WeWork — once one of the world’s hottest startups — declares bankruptcy

WeWork, the formerly high-flying shared office space company that was once among the world’s most valuable startups, filed for bankruptcy on Monday after years of deteriorating financial performance.

Aurora Police Officer Nathan Woodyard acquitted in Elijah McClain’s death

Aurora police officer Nathan Woodyard was found not guilty Monday of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man who was walking home at night when an encounter with first responders led to his death.

New On Amazon Prime Video November 2023, Plus What’s Coming Next

Prime Video releases big-time new movies and shows like Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story and Invincible: Season 2 for free streaming this November. The platform’s streaming selection is treating you to the best titles hitting Prime Video, including other Prime Video Originals like Twin Love, Bye Bye Barry, and Dina Hashem: Dark Little Whispers, so make sure you check them out.

My Sister’s Keeper’ and ‘CSI’ former child star Evan Ellingson dead at 35

According to TMZ, the former actor died on Sunday in a sober-living home in San Bernardino County, Calif. The former actor, who hasn’t been on camera for over a decade, passed away Sunday at his home in San Bernardino County — where his body was discovered in his bedroom … this according to the coroner’s office there.

Diane Sawyer sells $24M Martha’s Vineyard estate just 2 months after it hit the market

Investor David Malm is the buyer, acquiring this property for a sum of $23.9 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. Malm’s acquisition further cements his burgeoning luxury real estate empire on the idyllic Massachusetts island and its neighboring counterpart, Nantucket.

Captain found guilty of ‘seaman’s manslaughter’ in boat fire that killed 34 off California coast

Jerry Boylan, 69, was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer, a pre-Civil War statute colloquially known as seaman’s manslaughter that was designed to hold steamboat captains and crew responsible for maritime disasters. Boylan was the only person to face criminal charges connected to the fire.

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, center, sits on the bridge of the BRP Teresa Magbanua ship at the Philippine Coast Guard headquarters on Saturday Nov. 4, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Ezra Acayan/Pool Photo via AP)ASSOCIATED PRESS

Philippines and Japan Team Up to Counter China Threat

Japan chose the Philippines as the first recipient of the new Official Security Assistance program for what it deems to be like-minded partners. Both countries enjoy mutual defense treaties with the U.S., and both are locked in high-profile territorial disputes with Beijing—Tokyo in the Japan-adminstered Senkaku Islands and Manila in the waters in the South China Sea, especially the Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal.

Nuclear Bomb Map Shows Impact of New US Weapon on World’s Major Cities

Modelling what a warhead being developed by the United States military would do to cities around the world shows that, while far from the largest ever built, it would be capable of killing hundreds of thousands of people with a single detonation.

Lithium Battery Incidents on Airplanes are Increasing

When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries and power banks must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. The battery terminals must be protected from short circuit.

Physicists Warn Earth Could Feasibly Descend Into Chaos

“If the Earth System gets into the region of chaotic behavior, we will lose all hope of somehow fixing the problem.”

Black Panther’ Star Dies Alongside Three Of His Children In Horrific Car Crash

Black Panther” and “Avengers: Endgame” stuntman Taraja Ramsess has died in a horrific car crash, which also killed three of his children — including an 8-week-old baby

Fewer High School Students Using E-Cigarettes

More than half a million high school students have stopped vaping in the past year, according to new government data that also showed e-cigarette use among middle-schoolers is holding steady.

The ‘biggest threat to global order since the 1930s’

The United States is facing its fourth major inflection point in history since the early 20th century, and if world leaders get it wrong, the results could be similar to what occurred during the 1930s and ultimately led to World War II. That’s according to Frederick Kempe, CEO of foreign policy think tank Atlantic Council, and it is a fear he says more CEOs of major corporations are focused on today.

World Series 2023: Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory vs. Diamondbacks in Game 5

In the span of three innings, the Texas Rangers went from landing on the wrong side of a no-hitter to celebrating the first World Series title in franchise history.

The Beatles’ final song is now streaming

November 2nd, 2023 marks the release of the first “new” song by the Beatles since 1995. “Now and Then” is available on streaming services (with an Atmos mix where supported), and the story behind the song’s production is one that’s drawn a lot of interest from fans of the iconic rock band.

Tax Court Exposes Financial Engineering Of Conservation Easements

Judge David Gustafson injected a good dose of common sense into the ongoing struggle between the IRS and the syndicators of conservation easements. His opinion in Mill Road 36 Henry LLC lays bare the nonsense that has created the syndicated conservation easement industry.

Why Has This 258-Year-Old Mansion Been Left to Fall Apart?

The historic Morris-Jumel Mansion is the “crown jewel of Sugar Hill” in Manhattan — and a victim of bureaucratic and financial neglect.

Tulsa mayor candidate, Rep. Monroe Nichols celebrating criminal justice reform legislation becoming law.

House Bill 2041 represents a transformative step towards reimagining our criminal justice system. Speaking with families who have had loved ones entrapped in the criminal justice system, I’ve come to understand that real change happens when we prioritize communities over punitive measures.

TULSA POLICE SEARCH FOR DRIVER ACCUSED OF HIT AND RUN

An officer was near 21st and I-44 around midnight on Friday when she saw a pickup hit a man and drive away, according to police.

Oklahoma among first in the nation to pass a Teen License Work Zone Safety Requirement

Oklahoma teens are required to complete the FREE Oklahoma Work Zone Safe to receive their Oklahoma Intermediate Driver License.  Any new teen driver can enroll in the free National Course.

How -To Guide-to Press Release Distribution Process?

Press release distribution involves sending a well-crafted news release to various media outlets, websites, and social platforms to announce a funding campaign or related news.  

Red Wings OT goal pushes them past Islanders

Lucas Raymond scored 1:25 into overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Monday night. Daniel Sprong, Jake Walman and J.T. Compher also scored for the Red Wings, who trailed 2-0 in the third period and snapped a three-game skid (0-2-1).

Ozzy Sharon Osbourne Channels Kanye West, Bianca Censori for Halloween

The Black Sabbath frontman, 74, covered up in an all-black outfit as the 46-year-old rapper, from his hooded jacket and sunglasses down to his matching gloves and sneakers.  The former “The Talk” co-host, 71, wore only nude tights and clear heels as she held a purple pillow across her torso.

Treasury details plans to step up size of bond sales to manage growing debt load and higher rates

In a development getting close attention on Wall Street, the department detailed its refunding plans for future debt sales. The announcement comes with Treasury yields around their highest levels since 2007, a reflection of financial markets spooked over how much damage higher borrowing costs could exact.

San Antonio v.s. Phoenix Suns.  Spurs Win In Clutch Ending

The San Antonio Spurs appeared to take that message to heart as they put together a second-half comeback to defeat the Phoenix Suns 115-114. The comeback was led by Keldon Johnson who had the game winning steal and layup in the final seconds of the game.

COMPANY EXPANDS BIOTECH INDUSTRY IN OKLAHOMA CITY

Jesse McCool, CEO and Co-Founder of Wheeler Bio, said the company has been in the works for around 3 years. “This opens up our first good practices manufacturing facility to actually do the pharmaceutical manufacturing in Oklahoma City is a huge milestone,” McCool said. 

Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2023

The various government agencies involved in the criminal legal system collect a lot of data, but very little is designed to help policymakers or the public understand what’s going on. As public support for criminal justice reform continues to build — and as the pandemic raises the stakes higher — it’s more important than ever that we get the facts straight and understand the big picture

More than 80% of Raleigh police officer’s traffic stops involved Black drivers

In an interview with ABC News, Castile’s uncle Clarence told Chief Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas that he was not only offended by the stops “because it definitely means he was profiled,” but also concerned for his nephew’s well-being.  “Driving while Black and dealing with law enforcement,” Clarence said, “is one of the most serious and deadly encounters that could happen to a person of color these days.”

LIZZO CHANNELS CARMEN MIRANDA

Lizzo hit the bullseye with her Halloween mission to honor female pioneers in entertainment, and all it took was a colorful impression of “Brazilian Bombshell” Carmen Miranda … and a whole lot of crystals.

Bestselling Author Sarah Maas’ ‘A Court of Frost and Starlight’ Banned by North Carolina Library Board

A Court of Frost and Starlight is a companion novella to Sarah J. Maas’ epic bestselling young adult fantasy series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). Bloomsbury, Maas’ publisher, describes the series as a “seductive, breathtaking fantasy series that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read.”

Former NHL player Adam Johnson dies after ‘freak accident’ during game

The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steelers when he suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.

Don Lemon and Partner Tim Malone Dress as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for Halloween

In Lemon’s photo, both wore blue pants suits — Malone in a navy color and Lemon in a cobalt shade. They each held up an American flag and held each other’s hand lifted high above their heads as a sign of victory.

WORLD SERIES GAME 4 HIGHLIGHTS: RANGERS ROUT DIAMONDBACKS TO GO UP 3-1 IN SERIES

Texas led 10-0 after three innings thanks in large part to its $500 million middle infield of Marcus Semien and Corey Seager. Semien’s two-run triple followed by Seager’s two-run home run in the second inning gave the Rangers a five-run lead before Semien broke it open with a three-run home run in the third.

2023 World Series: Rangers get jolts from Marcus Semien, Travis Jankowski after losing Adolis García

PHOENIX – A cloud of negativity seemed to be hanging over Rangers before Game 4, despite having a 2-1 lead in the World Series. Adolis García had been one of their offensive superstars in the postseason, having already set an MLB record for RBI in a single postseason, but he had to be removed from the World Series roster due to an oblique injury. Max Scherzer was also removed. The Rangers had to scramble and replace two key players just hours before Game 4.

Biggest Winners and Losers from Week 1 of The 2023-24 NBA Season

We’re only a week into the 2023-24 NBA season, but it’s never too early for takes. And you’ll find plenty below in the form of the tried and true “winners and losers” exercise.

Legacy employment as a brand

The concept of legacy employment as a brand has been an industry standard for decades. Companies that follow this brand tend to have long-tenured leaders that persist through technological changes and industry trends. Companies placing a high-value on job tenure, refers to time an employee has worked for their current employer.

Tulsa Oilers vs. Allen Americans

Tulsa Oilers is playing against Allen Americans on Nov 2, 2023 at 3:35:00 PM UTC. This game is part of ECHL.

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