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How Big Is China’s Strategic Oil Reserve? U.S. Deal in Question
According to report, the Biden administration sold 1 million barrels of oil from the U.S. SPR to a Chinese state-owned firm. How big is China's strategic oil reserve?
Sandra Douglass Morgan Joins Las Vegas Raiders as NFL’s First Black Female President
What’s Sandra Douglass Morgan’s net worth? Learn more about the woman who just made NFL history as the new president of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Feds Recommend Prison Sentences for Three Former Cops in George Floyd Case
Where are the other officers in the George Floyd case? After Derek Chauvin’s sentencing, get updates on Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng, and Tou Thao.
"America's Stonehenge" Known as the Georgia Guidestones Had to be Demolished — Here's Why
The six Georgia Guidestones had to be demolished after an act of domestic terrorism which damaged the stones.
Dunkin’s Frozen Coffee Isn’t Gone For Good, It’s Just in Short Supply
Several Reddit users have been complaining over a lack frozen coffee at their local Dunkin' while others say the product has been removed from their app.
Looking Back on Shinzo Abe’s Career as Japan's Prime Minister
Shinzo Abe, long-serving former prime minister of Japan, was assassinated on July 8, 2022. Was Abe a good prime minister during his years in office?
Japan Has Strict Gun Laws — Questions Arise After Shinzo Abe's Assassination
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and killed on July 8, 2022, while he was giving a speech. The assassination has shocked most of the world. Are guns banned in Japan?
Move Over "Transitory," the Fed Is Worried About "Entrenched Inflation"
The Federal Reserve is now worried about "entrenched inflation." What is entrenched inflation and how is it different from the usual inflation?
Facing 10 Years In Russian Prison, When Is Brittney Griner's Sentencing?
WNBA star Brittney Griner could face 10 years in Russian prison if convicted. When is her sentencing and how much time is she facing behind bars?
Boris Johnson Steps Down as PM, Will Remain an MP Until He is Replaced
Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Britian's Prime Minister on July 7, 2022. He will remain an MP until a successor assumes his position.
Tommy Fury and His Father John Fury Are Banned From the U.S. — Here's Why
Tommy Fury was set to go head-to-head with Jake Paul but that was quickly extinguished when he found out he was banned from the U.S.
The Company Behind Myrkl, the World’s First Hangover Pill
Researchers claim to have created a hangover-curing pill, which they've named Myrkl. Here’s the company behind it and who’s investing.
Did President Biden Send Oil to Europe? U.S. Reserve Oil Was Sent Overseas
As Americans struggle with record high gas prices, the oil in U.S. reserves is being sent overseas. Did President Joe Biden send oil to Europe?
President Biden Reveals Plan to Help Protect Workers' Pension
On July 6, President Biden visited Cleveland to discuss the details of his workers pension relief plan, which will help future retirees.
Boris Johnson Weathered Many Scandals Over the Years — Here Are the Highlights
Disgraced U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has endured a string of scandals and controversies during his political career. Here is a list of the biggest.
Elon Musk Welcomed Three Kids in 2021 — Building a Small Army
As of July 2022, Elon Musk has nine living children. His first child passed away at just 10 weeks old from SIDS. Here's what we know about his growing family.
Congresswoman AOC Still Owes Over $2,000 in Back Taxes
When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) showed up to the 2021 Met Gala in a white gown with “Tax the Rich” in bold red letters across it, AOC owed New York back taxes.
Shivon Zilis and Elon Musk Secretly Had Twins — All About Their Relationship
Tesla CEO Elon Musk had twins last year in secret with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, making Musk a father of nine. Here's what we know about their relationship.
Boris Johnson Has Officially Resigned — Who Will Replace Him?
As of July 7, 2022, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson as officially resigned from his position. Who might replace him? Here's what we know.
Child Tax Credits May Return in 2022, Only in Some States
Some states are considering sending out additional child tax credits. Will your state be one of them? Here's what we know so far about participating states.
Is BYD Bigger Than Tesla? People Think BYD Is the #1 EV Producer
BYD seems to have taken the number one spot from Tesla for EV production. Is BYD bigger than Tesla? Let's see if it's a fact or just a rumor.
Twitter Sues Indian Government — What the Lawsuit Is All About
Twitter has sued the Indian government over social media restrictions. Here’s what the lawsuit says and whether Twitter will prevail.
States Are Sending Inflation Relief Checks — When Will You Get Yours?
Many states are working to help residents combat inflation with relief checks. Which states are sending inflation relief checks and when will people get them?
FDA Puts the Juul E-Cigarette Ban on Hold — All the Details
The FDA has put its ban on Juul e-cigarettes on hold as the agency does further investigation. When will the ban go into effect? Here's what we know.
Brittney Griner's Wife Wants Biden to Do More to Bring WNBA Star Home
President Joe Biden and his administration need to do more to help bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home from Russia, says Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner.
How Many Barrels Is Biden Pulling From Oil Reserves Per Day?
With President Biden officially tapping into the U.S. oil reserves, here's how many barrels he's pulling daily. Will this help lower prices at the pump?
Joe Rogan Shared His Thoughts on Donald Trump, Social Media Claps Back
Podcast host Joe Rogan spoke about Former President Donald Trump recently. Rogan said that he doesn't support Trump or want him on his show.
Subway Is Changing Up Its Menu — And Giving Out Free Sandwiches on July 12
In honor of its latest menu update, Subway will be giving away 6-inch sandwiches on July 12, 2022. Here’s how to get a free sandwich.
Turkey’s Inflation Soars to 24-Year High, No End in Sight
Turkey’s inflation came in at 24-year high in June. Why is Turkey’s inflation so high? There doesn't appear to be an end in sight either.
Did Biden Send Oil to China Despite Rising U.S. Gas Prices?
Reports suggest that oil from the SPR is being diverted to China. Did Biden send oil to China and is he to blame for the steep rise in U.S. gas prices?
Biden Is Suing Arizona Over Restrictive Voting Requirements
The Department of Justice has sued the state of Arizona. Why is Biden suing Arizona? Here are all the details about the state's restrictive voting requirements.
Critics Have Questioned Fox News Host Bret Baier’s Impartiality
Is Bret Baier a Republican? The host of Fox News’ ‘Special Report’ tries not to show his leanings, but critics have alleged that he shows a bias.
OneCoin Founder Ruja Ignatova Has Been Added to the FBI's '10 Most Wanted' List
After being on the run, crypto fraudster Ruja Ignatova has been placed on the FBI's '10 Most Wanted' list. Where is she now? Here's what we know.
Jeff Bezos Slammed Biden Over Tweet About Gas Prices
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has a bone to pick with President Biden — again. This time, it’s about gas prices. What did Bezos say about Biden's gas prices tweet?
Higgs Boson Discovery Was 10 Years Ago, CERN Is Taking on Dark Matter
What has CERN discovered? Read about the European research organization’s achievements as it starts up its Large Hadron Collider for a third run.
The Current Betting Odds for the 2025 Presidency Don't Favor Biden or Trump
While Donald Trump has long been the presumptive 2024 Republican nominee, currently some odds trackers favor Florida governor Ron DeSantis.
Joe Rogan Defended the Right to Choose, Mocked Those Upset About Roe v. Wade
Joe Rogan took on abortion on his podcast, ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ in May, drawing both praise and criticism for his comments on Roe v. Wade.
Fact Check: Are Guns Really Banned in Chicago?
Some politicians claim that Chicago has banned all guns, using that as an excuse to not pass stricter gun control laws. However, guns are legal in Chicago.
Chilean Worker Disappears After Receiving 330 Times Salary
A Chilean worker disappeared after he received 330 times his monthly salary. If you get overpaid by your employer, do you need to repay?
Sean Hannity Responds to Juul Ban: “They Can Come and Arrest Me”
Does Sean Hannity vape? The Fox News host has been spotted with e-cigarettes on air multiple times, and now he’s showing his devotion to Juul.
Google to Pay $90 Million to Settle Antitrust Lawsuit Over Google Play
Google is ready to settle an antitrust lawsuit that developers filed over its Google Play app store. Here are legal logistics and what it all means.
Which States Have Banned Birth Control? Federal Ban Unlikely
The Supreme Court overturning 'Roe v. Wade' has triggered abortion bans in certain states. Which states have banned birth control?
CERN v. TikTok — Will There Be a Portal or a Massive Energy Study on July 5?
CERN says it plans to study energy on July 5. Tiktokers say CERN will open a portal on July 5. What will happen? Here's what we know so far.
A Wave of Tech Job Layoffs Has Begun — Is Meta Next to Cut Employees?
A leaked memo suggests Meta is “coping with macroeconomic pressures and data privacy hits." Could this mean Meta will begin laying off employees?
Is Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Conservative or Liberal?
It has been assumed that Justice Breyer is a liberal Democrat, but people want to know for sure. Here's what we know about his political leanings.
What "Omnibubble" Means and Why You’re Hearing It
Forget a bubble. We’re talking about an “omnibubble,” and why you may be hearing the term today. Here's everything you need to know about the economic term.
FCC Commissioner Wants Apple and Google to Ban TikTok — Will They?
An FCC commissioner blew the whistle about data collection with TikTok. Now, he's calling for Apple and Google to ban the app. But will they?
Economists Expect a U.S. Recession in 2023, Hard Landing From Fed
The odds of a U.S. recession are rising and now investors are worried that there will be a recession in 2023. Let's see what economists think.
Xerox CEO Dies, John Visentin's Cause of Death Unknown
Xerox CEO John Visentin has died at age 59. The cause of death is unknown, but he had apparently been ill for some time. Here's what we know so far.