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In a historic achievement, Vice President Kamala Harris has shattered records by casting the most tie-breaking votes in the history of the vice presidency. With 32 tie-breaking votes in just two and a half years, Harris has surpassed the previous record-holders, John Calhoun and John Adams, who each served approximately eight years. Acting as a … Read more

In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and potentially saving customers money, CVS Health has unveiled changes to its prescription drug pricing model. The healthcare giant is set to introduce a new reimbursement model, the CostVantage model, in 2025. Initially offered to select third-party cash discount card administrators next year, this model is designed … Read more

In a surprising turn of events, the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (Jolts) data revealed a substantial decline in open positions within the U.S. job market for October. With around 8.73 million positions left unfilled, this drop, compared to September’s 9.55 million, suggests a potential weakening in the labor market. Notably, the quits … Read more

In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists have uncovered a colossal, previously unknown water mass lurking beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Referred to as the Atlantic Equatorial Water, this massive blob stretches from the tip of Brazil to the Gulf of Guinea. The discovery, made possible by data collected through the international Argo program’s network … Read more

In a significant development in the airline industry, Alaska Airlines has announced a $1.9 billion deal to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, including debt. The combined company, based in Seattle and led by Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci, aims to maintain both airlines’ brands and deepen connectivity with a focus on the Pacific region. The deal, subject … Read more

In a tragic incident that unfolded in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, New York City, at least four people, including two children aged 11 and 12, were fatally stabbed in what authorities describe as a “rampage.” The violence occurred early Sunday when a suspect, later identified as 38-year-old Courtney Gordon, allegedly set fire to … Read more

In a significant development, the Los Angeles Police have apprehended the suspect believed to be responsible for a series of four homicides that occurred over four days in the Los Angeles area. The suspect, identified as Jerrid Joseph Powell, 33, was already in custody for a separate homicide involving a follow-home robbery. The chilling pattern … Read more

In a seismic event that rattled the southern Philippines, a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast, triggering widespread panic and a midnight evacuation as authorities initially issued a tsunami warning. The quake, occurring at 10:37 p.m. local time at a depth of 20 miles, prompted villagers to flee their homes in areas like … Read more

The recent incident involving a U.S. military Osprey aircraft crashing off the shores of Yakushima Island in southern Japan has sparked a search and recovery mission, with the Japanese Coast Guard leading efforts to locate the seven missing crew members. Despite conducting dive searches in areas identified by side-scan sonar, no new information has emerged … Read more

In a recent legal development, a Montana judge has ruled against a state law seeking to ban TikTok, stating that the proposed legislation “likely violates the First Amendment.” This decision came after a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction, temporarily blocking the law’s implementation pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by the popular social … Read more