Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has exasperated her fellow House Democrats by announcing that she will not pay dues to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which works to elect Democrats to the House. “For me personally, I’m not paying D-trip dues” for a “myriad of reasons” the freshman progressive congresswoman from New York said, using a nickname for […]
Rep. Doug Collins apologized Friday for saying that Democrats are “in love with terrorists” and mourn Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani more than they “mourn for our Gold Star families.” In a five-part tweet posted Friday morning, the Georgia Republican, one of President Trump’s staunchest defenders during the House impeachment inquiry, walked back the remarks he […]
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that the House will send articles of impeachment to the Senate next week, setting in motion a trial that is likely to run through the end of January. Pelosi said the House will vote on a resolution to formally transmit the articles after she meets with all House Democrats […]
This updated version clarifies the percentage of U.S. food waste versus European food waste. Getty Images A Danish company that has been on a four-year mission to stamp out food waste in Europe is about to target a country that beats nearly all others when it comes to unloved leftovers. Copenhagen-based Too Good To Go, […]
Dear Moneyist, I am one of three children, and we are all 60-plus years old. A vacation property that belonged to my parents is now in my mother’s name and my late father’s three children’s names. My sister scoffs at me when I suggest selling our family vacation property. She, her husband and kids go […]
Good news for Manhattan Muggles who still dream of going to Hogwarts — Harry Potter’s wizarding world is coming to you. The world’s first official Harry Potter flagship store will “apparate” in New York City this summer, Warner Bros. revealed this week. The Wizarding World store will set up shop next to the iconic Flatiron […]
Dear Moneyist, My 93-year-old father has dementia. He married his second wife, who is 91, four years ago. He did not make a last will and testament, and cannot legally make one now because of his dementia. He is not expected to live much longer because of heart problems. My sister and I are concerned […]
It’s been said that behind every great man is a great woman. In Prince Harry’s case, it’s three wealthy and media-savvy women. Prince Harry owes his fortune and media savvy to three famous women: his mother, the late Princess Diana, who became a global superstar; his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, who helped bring the monarchy […]
1 / 6 The catastrophic bushfires in Australia have killed at least 26 people and destroyed more than 2,000 homes The catastrophic bushfires in Australia have killed at least 26 people and destroyed more than 2,000 homes (AFP Photo/SAEED KHAN) Gale-force winds in Australia merged two enormous fires into a megablaze spanning an area four […]