Trump stops pushing back when White House insiders say Hegseth isn’t ready for the job because he’s tired of controversy: report

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Trump stops pushing back when White House insiders say Hegseth isn’t ready for the job because he’s tired of controversy: report

President Donald Trump is growing tired of the ongoing controversies surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a new report. While the president stood by Hegseth in public, he showed less enthusiasm behind closed doors, The Atlantic reported Friday, citing multiple unnamed sources familiar with the White House discussions. “[Trump] is growing weary of the … Read more

Georgia Power says it needs a huge increase in power capacity to meet data center demand

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Georgia Power says it needs a huge increase in power capacity to meet data center demand

ATLANTA (AP) — With data centers flooding Georgia, utility regulators face a big decision: Should Georgia Power Co. spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50% over the next six years to service the computer complexes? Or could the utility overcharge and stick other ratepayers with the bill? It would be … Read more

A Bollywood film turns India’s monument to love into a symbol of division

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A Bollywood film turns India’s monument to love into a symbol of division

After a lifetime spent reciting the Taj Mahal’s eternal love story, veteran tour guide Vishu Das says his faith is shattered. “The story I’ve been telling all these years – what if it turns out to be a lie?” he asks, distraught, as he looks at the monument from a nearby rooftop. His desperation leads … Read more

If you sleep in this position 1, doctors say you need to stop immediately

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If you sleep in this position 1, doctors say you need to stop immediately

It’s the same every morning. That tingle creeps into the fingers. And your shoulders? Stiff as ever. Extend your arms and roll your shoulders until the sensation returns. You stand up, shake yourself off. Probably nothing, you tell yourself. I just slept weird, didn’t I? Maybe not. How you sleep could be the real problem. … Read more

Inflation data pushes rates higher

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Inflation data pushes rates higher

Mortgage rates are up today. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose 13 basis points to 6.10%and the 15-year fixed rate rose 14 basis points to 5.55%. These increases can likely be attributed to the latest Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) data, which was released yesterday. The PCE index showed that inflation moved … Read more

With an explosion and sparks, the landing gear of this $60 million Navy jet fell apart in seconds

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With an explosion and sparks, the landing gear of this million Navy jet fell apart in seconds

A critical system failed as a fighter jet was landing on an aircraft carrier earlier this year. The $60 million F/A-18 fell off the deck of the USS Harry S. Truman and fell into the Red Sea. A new Navy investigation shows how the landing fell apart in moments. As the fighter landed on the … Read more

The 79-year-old appliance chain is closing all locations, without bankruptcy

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The 79-year-old appliance chain is closing all locations, without bankruptcy

When a restaurant closes, it generally has no financial impact on customers, unless they had a pre-paid catering order or paid an advance for a party or other event. However, when a retail chain closes, it can have a deeper financial impact. Customers may have ordered and paid for items that were not delivered, and … Read more

How the Supreme Court Emboldened Democrats in California and Elsewhere by Redrawing US House Maps

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How the Supreme Court Emboldened Democrats in California and Elsewhere by Redrawing US House Maps

The Supreme Court’s upholding of how Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map gives hope to California Democrats as they prepare to defend their map in court this month — and encourages other states to follow suit. The High Court allowed Texas to use a congressional map, giving Republicans a better shot at five additional … Read more