By Andrew Chung and John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Donald Trump‘s appeal of a judicial decision barring the former president from the state’s Republican primary ballot, taking up a politically explosive case with major implications for the 2024 presidential election. At issue is the Colorado Supreme […]
Joe Biden says Capitol riot was a day ‘we nearly lost America’
President Joe Biden warned on Friday that Donald Trump’s efforts to retake the White House in 2024 pose a grave threat to the country, the day before the third anniversary of the violent riot at the US Capitol by then-president Trump’s supporters aiming to keep him in power. Speaking near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where George […]
Who’s running for US Congress in Kentucky? Meet all the 2024 candidates
Kentucky’s half-dozen seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for grabs again in 2024, and several candidates are planning to challenge the incumbents. Here’s a look at who’s entered the races to represent the Bluegrass State, according to filings with the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office. Incumbents are listed in bold along with […]
Russians attack thermal power plant in frontline area once again
One of DTEK’s thermal power plants (TPPs) in the frontline area was once again attacked by Russian troops on 4 January. Source: press service of DTEK, the largest private energy company in Ukraine Quote: “The enemy continues to carry out systematic terrorist attacks on civilian and energy facilities in Ukraine. A DTEK TPP close to […]
Longmont man takes plea deal in child sexual exploitation case
Jan. 5—A Longmont man previously convicted of sexual exploitation of a child has pleaded guilty to two counts of child sexual exploitation as part of a plea deal. Lucas Young, 53, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child on Friday. All other charges, which included eight counts of child sex exploitation […]
US Treasury, Energy officials to testify at Senate EV incentive hearing
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The No. 2 officials at the U.S. Treasury and Energy departments will testify next Thursday before the Senate Energy Committee on electric vehicle tax incentives, the committee said. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo and Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk will appear at the hearing to examine EV incentives including the […]
Ukrainian authorities deny reports of new Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast but do not rule out attacks on power system
Ukrainian Ground Forces and Kharkiv Oblast authorities have denied the likelihood of a major Russian offensive in the near future, as reported by The Telegraph. Source: Volodymyr Fito, Head of the Public Relations Service of the Ground Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in a comment to Liga.net news outlet; Suspilne, a Ukrainian […]
This $14 palm-sized tabletop vacuum cleaner sucks up any crumby messes
Whether you work from home or just regularly have dinner there, you’re bound to make a mess on any number of flat surfaces — your desk, dining room table, kitchen counterop. It’s inevitable! And that’s true for neatniks and certified slobs alike. That’s why they and, well, everyone who lives in a house should get […]
Take family movie night to the next level with this incredible $90 projector — a whopping $310 off
With winter’s chill firmly ensconced outside your home, the best way to pass an evening is with family movie night — and what better way to take movie night to the next level than with this super-affordable 4K projector? Normally $400, this baby is marked down to just $90. Yes, you read that right — […]
Why is Three Kings Day celebrated? Epiphany? And what does Rosca de Reyes have to do with king cakes
The Perry school shooting creates new questions for Republicans in Iowa’s presidential caucuses
CUMMING, Iowa (AP) — Friday looked like a typical January morning in Iowa — gray skies, a brisk breeze and a restaurant crammed with voters munching on breakfast pizzas while listening to a presidential candidate speak. Introduced by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie as “the most pro-Second Amendment candidate in this race,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis […]
Nepal stops issuing work permits for Russia due to citizens killed fighting in Ukraine
Nepal has halted issuing foreign work permits for its citizens to work in Russia until further notice after growing numbers of Nepalese mercenaries have been reported killed fighting for the Russian army in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Jan. 5. At least 10 Nepalis have been confirmed killed while serving in the Russian army, and as […]