Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) remains displeased with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) over the deal he struck with President Joe Biden to raise the debt ceiling. McCarthy has touted the agreement, which suspends the debt limit for two years while implementing federal spending caps. The legislation also imposes stricter work requirements for recipients of welfare under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, as...

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Chris O’Meara/AP Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw admitted he pushed for the team to announce the return of Christian Faith and Family Day earlier than planned. The pitcher did so in response to the team’s decision to re-invite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to its upcoming Pride Night. In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, Kershaw said he let the...

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The summer concert season is in full swing, and your local arena will soon be hosting performers of all stripes, from Shania Twain, to Taylor Swift, to Janet Jackson, TLC, and Snoop Dogg. And with school out for the next few months, it’s probably crossed your mind that the time has finally come for your kids to… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/tUXmVc5 ...

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Newsmax used footage of an Iowa building collapse while discussing a drone strike in Russia during a Tuesday broadcast. The error occurred during the latest edition of The Record With Greta Van Susteren where she broke down the latest news of the strike that hit Moscow on Tuesday, the first to hit a civilian area in Russia since the beginning of the war...

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White chocolate is a finicky beast. Scorching happens, but so does browning. And, unlike dark chocolate and milk chocolate, there is a space between melted and scorched where white chocolate becomes crunchy, and develops a creamy caramel flavor. Don’t toss that burnt white chocolate, use it as an elegant textural… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/H3tqN0d ...

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Keeping your files stored locally is convenient, but it comes with obvious risk and the frustration of low-storage warnings. Degoo was founded in 2012 and has since grown as a reliable option for cloud backup services, and you have until May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get Degoo’s Premium lifetime 10TB Backup Plan for only… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/MPLkIXc ...

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was asked by Hugh Hewitt on Tuesday morning what the “gameplan” would be for the GOP if the party is able to retake both the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024. “So do you think there is a gameplan for it and when the Republicans take back the Congress and the presidency that you’ve learned...

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Sam’s Club members often find excellent deals on groceries, household items, electronics, and more. Usually, a one-year Club-level membership costs $50, but new members can now sign up for just $29.99 with auto-renewal. Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/jL5kqo2 ...

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Scott Winters/AP University of Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz has joined the list of college coaches complaining about the amount of money some student-athletes are able to make now. Now that student-athletes can profit from the use of their name, image, and like — or NIL — it’s not uncommon for some to earn endorsement deals rivaling the salaries of some professional athletes....

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Traditional chocolate ganache is a miracle made of dark chocolate and cream: The two ingredients are heated to make a luscious, silky, bittersweet sauce. Unfortunately, that doesn’t do you much good if you’re dairy-free. Until recently, I thought cream was absolutely necessary for ganache, but it turns out vegan,… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/4BYHfgx ...

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CNN’s segment on disgraced biotech entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes went south Monday afternoon when a guest made a bizarre suggestion for her last day at home before reporting to jail. Holmes, who will report to a prison in Texas on Tuesday, is set to serve 11 years for defrauding investors with her blood-testing company Theranos. On Monday’s edition of CNN’s News Central with anchor Boris...

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President Joe Biden appeared greatly amused by Fox News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy asking about the possibility of a pardon for Donald Trump. Trump is currently under federal investigation by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is probing the president’s improper retention of government documents after he left office. Smith is also investigating the former president’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election...

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Baking soda—more formally known as sodium bicarbonate—has a lot of uses beyond just baking, from cleaning various surfaces, soothing your heartburn, to even browning your meat better. In addition to these uses, baking soda another  unexpected and underrated use: It can be used to improve athletic performance. Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/5jKwpct ...

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The kettlebell swing is a good exercise. It works your hamstrings and butt, it improves your grip, and it’s explosive—a quality that a lot of at-home exercises lack. But too many would-be kettlebell swingers (and trainers, and New York Times fitness articles) start off with a weight that is too light to accomplish any… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/UPKlXZ5 ...

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) joined Fox & Friends on Monday morning for a lengthy interview about his 2024 presidential campaign and at one point was asked point blank to make the pitch for why now is the time for him to run. “Why is right now the time for Ron DeSantis to run for president?” asked Fox host Joey Jones. “Because everyone...

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Whether you’ve got a Peloton at home or you’re hopping onto one of the nameless bikes in your gym’s cardio section, you’ll be a lot more comfortable if you can adjust it properly to fit your body. So how exactly do you do that? Here’s a checklist you can follow. Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/97VN0Ej ...

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Gardening is the type of hobby that seems more affordable than it actually is. Sure, there are ways around this—like borrowing items from a tool library, and taking advantage of some of the (legal) ways to get free plants—but you have to know where to find these money-saving programs and supplies. Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/JnSgaQp ...

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Before you get a chance to taste your dinner, you smell it. The aromatic ingredients in any recipe spotlight and complement the main components, adding interest and layers of flavor. Without aromatics, dishes can seem one-note and forgettable. To elevate your savory dishes, start with your nose. Build up flavor with s… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/TMIGtlD ...

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In a landscape of dwindling storefronts, it’s becoming increasingly hard to find specialty items, and sometimes even average products, in person. It’s rare that I even come across a rolling pin for sale. When I need a new kitchen gadget or piece of dishware, the first place I turn to is the internet. And I hate it. I… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/XZH1AOh...

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If something needs to be scrubbed, then by all means, do it the thorough way. But some things are just fine being blasted with a hose, saving you time and energy. Here are some things you can simply haul outside to douse with water. Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/LzHjncw ...

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday to discuss his recent trip to Ukraine but first was asked to weigh in on the recent debt ceiling negotiations in Washington, DC. Graham, who was in London after reassuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Republicans in Congress continue to support his war effort, argued that while he wants to raise the...

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Former President Donald Trump tore into Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), his main 2024 GOP primary opponent, yet again on Sunday, but this time Trump took a noticeably different approach in attacking DeSantis over his ongoing battle with Disney. In the past, Trump has slammed DeSantis for letting Disney outmaneuver him in his ongoing battle to punish the company for opposing culture war...

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Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN) dismissed the possibility of a national default as he promised to vote against any agreement for raising the debt ceiling. CNN’s Jim Acosta interviewed Burchett on Saturday, hours before House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden established an “agreement in principle” on the debt limit to avoid a default. McCarthy has been optimistic about the deal and getting...

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(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and other Republican leaders began distributed a PDF outline of The Fiscal Responsibility Act on Saturday night after Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he and President Joe Biden had reached a tentative deal to raise the debt limit before the June 5 deadline projection. The document was sent out to House Republicans just after...

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Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden reached an agreement in principle after a series of phone calls ahead of the looming default, McCarthy said in a brief announcement late Saturday. After months of back-and-forth and a hurried past few weeks, McCarthy and Biden cut a deal on Saturday to raise the debt ceiling that the Speaker says includes...

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The Republican-led Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday 121-23 in favor of the resolution to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, and to send the matter to the Senate for trial. The overwhelming decision by the Republican-controlled body to impeach the Republican Attorney General will have major consequences for the GOP in the state. The rift between the two sides has...

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Maybe the 2024 GOP hopefuls want ex-president Donald Trump to go to jail? That’s what CNN host Michael Smerconish theorized on Saturday, saying perhaps the primary field is so large because candidates like Gov. Ron DeSantis, former ambassador Nikki Haley, former Vice President Mike Pence, and the rest are counting on Democrat prosecutors to get rid of front-runner Trump for them, clearing the...

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Newsmax host Eric Bolling on Friday told his audience they should skip Bud Light this Memorial Day weekend and drink “anything else” as part of the continuing backlash against Anheuser-Busch and other corporations embracing the “woke agenda.” On Bolling’s Newsmax show The Balance on Friday, the host discussed at length the battle between conservative activists and big corporate brands like Bud Light, Target,...

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Via Twitter/@FreedomNTV A Memorial Day weekend town hall with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) devolved into pandemonium Friday night as the crowd booed and shouted insults while she attempted to discuss her policies on immigration, Ukraine funding, and the debt limit. The event took place in the Queens neighborhood of Corona and the venue appeared to be packed with constituents. Some in the stands...

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Wearables that track activity have always done well with cardio. When you run or cycle, your heart rate is a pretty accurate reflection of how hard you worked. But strength training stresses your body in a very different way, and wearables have never really managed to get a handle on that—until, possibly, just now. Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/kKvJTON ...

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A pool is the sort of upgrade that can’t help but sound enticing—until you see the price tag. Add in the maintenance required, and your dreams of the pool life can fade quickly. With water use concerns also on the rise, a smaller plunge pool is an option more people are considering. To make this upgrade affordable,… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/RdLJyTF ...

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While the legendary cashless society may eventually become reality, for now cash is still a pretty useful thing. There are still scenarios in which you need some paper money, whether it’s a local restaurant that only accepts cash to an extended power outage that renders your digital payments useless. As a result, most… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/n0YbPgO ...

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If you or your child has had anxiety, anger, or other dysregulation, you may be familiar with “grounding techniques,” mindfulness exercises that help calm the nervous system. You can name objects, check in with your physical state, or use physical “tricks” such as the “butterfly hug” or by using ice to help hack your… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/zHL1k6f ...

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MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough on Friday said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was “un-American” for saying this week that pardons for January 6 rioters or even Donald Trump would be on the table at the “front-end” of his term if he were to be elected president. On a podcast after officially declaring his candidacy in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, DeSantis was asked about whether...

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The U.S. is days away from not being able to pay its bills. Ever since the U.S. hit the debt ceiling (aka, the total amount of federal debt allowed to be outstanding) in January, the Treasury Department has been using what it calls “extraordinary measures” to avoid defaulting on the national debt. Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/OR21usi ...

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Whether you use your computer for work, gaming, or to manage your finances, upgrading your operating system can offer some tangible quality of life improvements. If you’re a PC user running an older OS, you’d likely benefit from the stronger security features, streamlined interface, and other convenient improvements… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/8K7j4vN ...

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AP Photo/John Raoux Following his official announcement in a Twitter Spaces live event on Wednesday, 2024 GOP presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on a conference call with members of the media, during which he made his first direct criticisms of comparison with frontrunner Donald Trump. After the live announcement on Thursday evening, Gov. DeSantis spoke on the call to mostly conservative members...

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