Author: Leslie Stewart

Recent elections have brought a notable rise in the number of women in legislative positions, yet progress appears to have stalled for the first time since 2016, falling short of peak levels. One prominent example is Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola, who is projected by NBC News to lose her seat to Republican Nick Begich in Alaska. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Michelle Steele is narrowly trailing Democrat Derek Tran in a closely contested race in Southern California. Should Steele also be defeated, the total number of women in the House and Senate in the forthcoming Congress would drop to 150. The most…

Open this photo in gallery:Former U.S. President and Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump gestures at the Bitcoin 2024 event held in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 27.Kevin Worm/ReutersAndreas Park serves as a Finance Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga and also holds the position of Academic Director at Rotman FinHub.Since the recent U.S. presidential elections, the price of Bitcoin has surged beyond US$94,000. While this increase may seem to stem from optimistic libertarian views regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s return, there’s a deeper story unfolding in the U.S.The rising prices are indicative of the industry’s optimism towards potentially more favorable policies…

Jerome Powell and Donald Trump at the White House Rose Garden during the nomination announcement on November 2, 2017, in Washington, D.C.Andrew Haller Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAs the economic landscape unfolds, President-elect Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may find themselves at odds regarding policy decisions in 2025.Should the economy heat up and inflation rise again, Powell and his colleagues might opt to halt initiatives aimed at reducing interest rates, a move that could upset Trump. Throughout his presidency, Trump has criticized Fed officials, including Powell, for not adopting a more accommodating monetary policy swiftly enough during his…

Two fatalities were reported near Seattle as severe storms battered the Pacific Northwest, leaving over half a million homes and businesses without power on Wednesday.This weather system has been labeled a “bomb cyclone” due to its rapid pressure drop and intensification, resulting in fierce winds, rainfall, snowfall, toppled trees, and downed power lines across Western Washington from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, leading to critical injuries.Travel warnings were issued for residents on Wednesday as heavy snowfall, icy rain, and blizzard-like conditions affected much of Eastern Washington. In southern Oregon, Interstate 5, the primary route south, was shut down all the…

WASHINGTON – A supporter of Donald Trump who was among the initial rioters to penetrate the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, now faces charges related to a scheme to assassinate FBI agents probing the Capitol incidents.Edward Kelly, aged 33, captured on January 5, 2021.F.B.I.Edward Kelly, who was sentenced last week for assaulting a law enforcement officer amid the Capitol riot, received additional sentences on three new charges on Wednesday. These included soliciting a violent crime and threatening federal employees.The trial for the murder conspiracy commenced on Monday in Knoxville, Tennessee. According to Knoxville’s NBC News affiliate WBIR, the jury…

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced Linda McMahon, a former WWE executive, as his choice for the Secretary of the Department of Education. If the Senate approves her nomination, McMahon will lead a department that Trump has previously indicated he wants to eliminate, proposing that states should individually manage their educational systems. “During her time as Secretary of Education, Linda tirelessly advocated for expanding educational choices across the nation, empowering parents to make the best educational decisions for their kids,” Trump stated. He also emphasized McMahon’s dedication as “a passionate advocate for parents.” McMahon shared Trump’s announcement on X (formerly…

The New York Jets have parted ways with general manager Joe Douglas, as confirmed by the team on Tuesday.At 48 years old, Douglas was in the last year of a six-year deal he signed in 2019 to manage the Jets’ roster, but was let go after the team started the season with a disappointing 3-8 record.In a statement, owner Woody Johnson expressed gratitude, saying, “We would like to thank Joe for his contributions to the Jets over the past six years and wish him and his family the best in the future.”Douglas took the helm after spending three years as…

Disclosure: The opinions expressed in this article are strictly those of the author and do not reflect the views of crypto.news editorial team. On December 3, 1992, a pivotal moment occurred. Neil Papworth, a humble 22-year-old test engineer, sent the very first text message in history. It was a simple greeting: Merry Christmas, typed from his computer, but it marked the beginning of a revolutionary change in communication. Back then, cell phones were still a rare sight. While they were intriguing and functional, they didn’t yet hold the same necessity. After all, for effective communication, both parties needed to be…

“`html HONG KONG — On Tuesday, a court in Hong Kong handed out sentences totaling nearly 10 years to several pro-democracy leaders in what marks the largest trial under a stringent national security law, effectively silencing political opposition in the region. Benny Tai, a prominent figure in this case and a former law professor, received a lengthy 10-year prison sentence.Tai, aged 60, co-organized unofficial primary elections aimed at gaining more influence for the Democratic Party. His sentence is the most severe among the 45 individuals who were sentenced; others faced terms ranging from more than four years to just under…

The race for the Democratic Party chair position has officially commenced with Martin O’Malley, the former governor of Maryland and a past presidential hopeful, announcing his candidacy to lead the party. O’Malley, who has largely stepped back from the national political scene, had briefly pursued the role of Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair in 2016 but withdrew shortly thereafter. Recently, however, he has re-engaged with prominent party figures who are intrigued by his ideas for the future of the Democratic Party. He plans to spend the upcoming weeks outlining his vision, emphasizing communication with the public and striving for a…