A government shutdown was averted — for now. Here’s what happens next
CNN — After days of stalemate, Congress passed a stopgap funding bill Saturday to keep the government open through mid-November, narrowly avoiding a shutdown which could have had devastating effects.…
Even Trump’s indictments haven’t shattered the deadlock between the parties. Here’s why
CNN — Former President Donald Trump’s mounting legal jeopardy is raising a stark political question: can anything break the sustained electoral stalemate that has left the country divided almost exactly…
A doctor known for assessing Covid risk fell ill with the virus. Here’s what he wants you to know
CNN — A doctor known for advising people on the risks of Covid-19 got a double surprise: He got Covid, and he wound up needing stitches because of it. Dr.…
Trump isn’t killing the bull market. Here’s why
More and more business leaders and Wall Street strategists are expressing their worries about what President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies and unpredictable nature might do to the markets and economy.…
Here’s the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly
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Oil prices have doubled in a year. Here’s why
It’s a good day for OPEC. Data published Monday by the oil cartel show its members have largely complied with an agreement to slash production. The confirmation caps a remarkable…
We love MMmat silicone baking mats, here’s why
Look, there comes a time in every person’s life when they catch themselves transformed into a full-fledged adult. It happens, oftentimes, without warning: One day you’re closing down a bar…