Kamala Harris: ‘She just walked away from me’: Red-district Dem’s awkward meeting with Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris: ‘She just walked away from me’: Red-district Dem’s awkward meeting with Kamala Harris

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez shared her disappointment with Kamala Harris, saying she felt like Harris didn’t understand her concerns during a campaign meeting. Perez mentioned that despite Harris calling her colleagues, she never received a phone call herself. She recalled an awkward interaction with Harris at a Christmas party, where she tried to point out…

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BlackRock’s Rick Rieder sees an opportunity for attractive yield

BlackRock’s Rick Rieder sees an opportunity for attractive yield

Income-seeking investors have plenty of opportunities despite the recent volatility in the 10-year Treasury yield. The yield has been climbing steadily this fall, reaching over 4% after Donald Trump’s re-election. However, it has since cooled to around 4.3%. BlackRock’s Rick Rieder suggests focusing on shorter-duration bonds, like high yield bonds and collateralized loan obligations, for…

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Israeli defense minister officially steps down

Israeli defense minister officially steps down

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was replaced by former Foreign Minister Israel Katz after being fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gallant’s dismissal has led to mass protests in Israel, with many seeing him as a moderate voice in a far-right government. Katz, a Netanyahu loyalist, has taken over the position. The Israeli military is…

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Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire: officials

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire: officials

A wildfire near Camarillo, outside Los Angeles, has destroyed over 130 homes due to hurricane-strength winds fueling the blaze. Thousands of residents had to evacuate with little notice as the flames spread quickly. Firefighters were able to gain some control over the fire as the weather improved, but the area remained at risk. Governor Gavin…

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Beyoncé makes history as most Grammy nominated artist

Beyoncé makes history as most Grammy nominated artist

Beyoncé leads the Grammy 2025 nominations with a record-breaking 11 nominations, making her the most nominated artist in Grammy history. Her album Cowboy Carter and hit track Texas Hold ‘Em are nominated in multiple categories, including country and Americana. If she wins album of the year, she will be the first black woman to do…

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Tiger population triples in Assam’s Manas National Park: Study

Tiger population triples in Assam’s Manas National Park: Study

A new study has found that the tiger population in Manas National Park in western Assam has tripled from 2011 to 2019. This increase is attributed to increased funding, improved protection infrastructure, and a larger staff. The growth was also supported by tourism revenue, which helped bolster management budgets. Collaborative efforts from local communities, government,…

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