WeWork is finally going public through a SPAC
It took a lot longer than expected, but WeWork is finally set to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company — and at a…
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What happened to two small South Dakota towns after Biden revoked the Keystone XL Pipeline permit
Small town America had big dreams in the shape of the Keystone XL Pipeline. After a decade of stop-and-go progress, the project spearheaded by…
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Georgia’s new law suppressing the vote is a victory for Trump
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign of lies about a stolen election just delivered a huge victory with a new Georgia law that could…
Continue ReadingTrump lies about Capitol riot by claiming his supporters were ‘hugging and kissing’ cops
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday attempted to whitewash the history of the January 6 Capitol riot by pushing the false suggestion that his…
Continue ReadingSecond gentleman Doug Emhoff’s first Passover at the White House brings host of changes to traditional celebration
There are very few firsts at a Passover Seder, the traditional holiday meal Jewish people have celebrated for centuries. But for second gentleman…
Continue ReadingGeorgia state lawmaker arrested protesting voting restriction bill outside governor’s office
Georgia state Rep. Park Cannon was arrested and removed from the Georgia Capitol on Thursday after passage of the state’s sweeping elections…
Continue ReadingTrump tries to whitewash history by claiming his supporters were ‘hugging and kissing’ cops during Capitol riot
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday attempted to whitewash the history of the January 6 Capitol riot by pushing the false suggestion that his…
Continue ReadingLAPD cracks down on Echo Park homeless encampment
Los Angeles officials moved ahead Thursday with the shut down of a homeless encampment in Echo Park following a night of confrontations between…
Continue ReadingAutopsy of a pandemic: 6 doctors at the center of the US Covid-19 response
This past January, just a few days after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, six of the doctors responsible for the previous…
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China boycotts are a warning to Western brands
Companies including H&M, Nike, Adidas and Burberry have been caught in the middle of a political firestorm in China — spooking investors that…
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H&M and Nike are facing a boycott in China over Xinjiang cotton statements
H&M, Nike and other big Western apparel brands are facing a boycott in China because of the stand they’ve taken against the alleged use of…
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China sanctions UK lawmakers and entities in retaliation for Xinjiang measures
China has issued more retaliatory sanctions over Xinjiang, targeting individuals and entities in the United Kingdom it says “maliciously spread…
Continue ReadingGlobal shipping was in chaos even before the Suez blockage. Shortages and higher prices loom
One of the world’s most vital trade arteries has been blocked by a quarter-mile-long container ship, creating a traffic jam that has ensnared…
Continue ReadingWho will be the next Antonin Scalia? Conservatives fight over his legacy
Five years after the death of conservative hero Antonin Scalia, Supreme Court justices continue to joust over who among them is truly preserving…
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Georgia Republicans speed sweeping elections bill restricting voting access into law
Republicans in Georgia sped a sweeping elections bill into law Thursday, making it the first presidential battleground to impose new voting…
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5 things to know for March 26: Voting law, Covid, White House, foreign policy, China
At least five people have died as a wave of tornadoes ripped through the southern US yesterday. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed…
Continue Reading‘It’s crazy. There is no inventory.’ Housing industry veteran marvels at real estate boom
Jeffrey Mezger is a 40-year veteran of the real estate industry. He’s never seen a stronger housing market than this one. “It’s…
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Lawmakers spotlight border crisis during dueling trips to Texas
Two separate groups of lawmakers are traveling to Texas on Friday to spotlight the surge of unaccompanied children crossing the US-Mexico border in…
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‘It’s a matter of timing’: Biden lays out expansive theory of his own presidency
Joe Biden offered his most expansive explanation yet of his own presidency on Thursday, presenting himself, at least for now, as a problem solver…
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Tornadoes roll across 5 southern states causing at least 5 deaths and heavy destruction
A wave of tornadoes rolled across five southern states on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead and inflicting heavy damage in its wake,…
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