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The parent company of Donald Trump’s social media company, Truth Social, could soon become a multi-billion dollar public company, depending on a vote scheduled for Friday. Trump could stand to gain over $3 billion if the proposed merger goes through, which could be his ticket out of some hefty legal bills.The shareholders of Digital World Acquisition (DWAC), a special-purpose acquisition company formed to facilitate a private company going public, will vote on Friday on whether to approve the merger with Trump Media and…

The cost of Wegovy will soon be covered by Medicare, according to an announcement from the federal health insurance program for seniors on Thursday. And while that’s great news for people over 65 who want access to a medication that’s drawn so much attention for its ability to help with weight loss, there’s just one catch. Medicare will only pay if patients have potentially serious heart problems.The Fujifilm X100VI is the Most Fun I’ve Had With a Camera in YearsWegovy is the brand name of Novo Nordisk’s anti-obesity…

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice and 16 state attorneys general brought a wide-ranging antitrust lawsuit against Apple for abusing its monopoly in the smartphone market.The complaint lays out a series of alleged abuses: Apple has unfairly limited access to its popular iOS platform, blocked out certain app developers, and prohibited key functionality that could make its service better for users or give them more choice. It even took aim at the infamous green bubbles that appear when iPhone owners deign to text…

The U.S. ranks as the 23rd happiest country in the world, according to a new report from the United Nations published on Wednesday. And while that may not sound too bad, given the fact that there are 143 countries on the list, it’s a significant drop from last year when the U.S. ranked 15th. Sadly, it looks like Americans under the age of 44 are to blame for our national malaise.Oscar Issac on How Hope Plays into Leo's ArcThe study—published each year by the UN, Oxford, and Gallup—tracks global happiness on a three-year…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies before a House Financial Services Committee hearing on the “Annual Report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 6, 2024.Amanda Andrade-rhoades | ReutersTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday lauded President Joe Biden's investment in electric vehicles for accelerating the sector, even as the industry cools off from its yearslong hot streak.Yellen touted Biden's EV actions in Kentucky at a new $49 million EV battery…

The United Steelworkers union endorsed President Joe Biden for the 2024 election, racking up another union endorsement for the presumptive Democratic nominee. The union, which represents an estimated 850,000 workers across multiple industries, said Biden had a “track record of supporting working people” in their announcement of the endorsement on Wednesday. “President Biden proved time and again during his first term that he stands with working families,” USW International President David McCall said in a…

The House of Representatives had plenty of fireworks Wednesday during the Oversight and Accountability Committee’s hearing into the impeachment of President Joe Biden. Tony Bobulinski, a former business partner of Hunter Biden, was one of the star witnesses of the hearing and so was his Blackberry. How Important Was it for Jason Reitman to be a Part of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?More than an hour into the hearing, Bobulinski answered questions regarding his business affairs with Hunter Biden and the texts between him and…

The Republican impeachment push against President Joe Biden has always rested on the thinnest of evidentiary ice, but with one of their key informants facing criminal charges for lying to federal investigators, the charade is now on the verge of falling apart.  On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee — one of the three Republican-controlled committees overseeing the Biden impeachment inquiry — held a hearing in an attempt to salvage the effort.  Democrats brought in Lev Parnas, a former Rudy Giuliani crony…

More than a million Palestinians have sought refuge from the ongoing assault in the southern Gaza city As President Joe Biden continues to be embroiled in the Israel-Hamas war amid a re-election campaign, the White House issued a statement detailing Biden’s Monday call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the readout, the president and prime minister discussed hostage negotiations in Qatar and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Per the statement, Biden and Netanyahu have “agreed to…

By JOSH BOAK (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — Lori Shelton can’t fathom ever having the money to buy a home — and that’s a major reason why so many voters feel down on the economy ahead of this year’s presidential election. Shelton, 67, drives an Uber to help pay rent in Aurora, Colorado. An advance on her pay covered her apartment’s security deposit. But it also cut into her next paycheck, leaving her bank account dangerously low when the rent was due — a cycle that never seems to end. “I’m always one step behind,”…