The very nature of emergencies means that they’re a surprise. That’s why having a “go bag” with essentials is a good idea—so you’ll have the basics if you need to evacuate in a hurry—and making changes to your house to make it safer during emergencies is a great idea. Something else you need to do is have a plan for… Read more... from...

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Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs was handed one of the most severe sentences related to the January 6 insurrection after being convicted of seditious conspiracy and other charges. District Judge Timothy Kelly sentenced Biggs to 17 years in prison, the second longest sentence given so far related to the fatal riot at the Capitol. CNN covered the news as it broke, and senior...

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Joe Rogan blasted actor Rainn Wilson for his criticism of Oliver Anthony’s viral blue collar working anthem “Rich Men North of Richmond.” Anthony’s song went viral on Twitter earlier this month and the song has taken over the Billboard charts, maintaining the number one spot for two weeks in a row. Part of Anthony’s song has been criticized for the lyrics, “God, if...

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Making one giant sandwich cake is easier than making 12 individual sandwiches. Let this truth motivate you to make the best damn deli meat sandwich any picnic or backyard barbecue has ever seen. With outdoor party season reaching its peak, you’ll need a hearty sando that packs in flavor and just plain packs (for… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/Q8ylgMR ...

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Press Association via AP Images CNN staffers are cautiously optimistic about their incoming boss, a veteran of two of the most muscular and renowned newsrooms in the world. The network announced Wednesday that Mark Thompson, the former CEO of the New York Times and director general of the BBC, will be the next CEO and chairman of CNN Worldwide. He will act, according...

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Labor Day is next week, but many retailers are already bringing you deals you can take advantage of right now. You can usually find a variety of products discounted for the holiday, including deals on clothing, mattresses, grills, major appliances, patio furniture, travel deals—and, of course, tech. Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/HrsZQX7 ...

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Some people love hosting guests in their home. (They even specifically seek a house or apartment with a spare bedroom for such a purpose.) Some of us, however, hate the idea of opening up our homes to overnight guests—but it can be difficult to be honest about this. There’s a certain amount of societal pressure… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/V4rGhkL ...

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Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy gave MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell an earful on Tuesday during a heated back-and-forth over climate change. It began when Ramaswamy said fewer people die today from climate disasters due to the abundance of fossil fuels. “I can also tell you today, there’s a hard fact, none of these things are disputed — eight times as many people die of cold...

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For an app that regularly pushes new options on its users, Snapchat doesn’t explain a lot of its features. One of these is the Snapchat score, mostly referred to as Snapscore. If you want to increase your Snapscore, there are some tried and true ways to do so, but be warned: Only the company knows exactly what goes… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/FNZCAKf ...

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Making upgrades to a rented space can be challenging. Often, either your lease will prevent you from making permanent changes, or you don’t necessarily want to invest a lot in a home you don’t own. Peel-and-stick molding has become a trendy way to add character and personality to an apartment without breaking the bank—… Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/SpqLPhN ...

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CNN’s aviation correspondent Pete Muntean called video of a Broward Co. Sheriff’s Office helicopter spinning out of control before crashing into an apartment building, “really hard to watch.” Local media reported that two people were killed and four taken to the hospital after the Monday morning crash. Three people were aboard the helicopter, according to the FAA. “We’re getting pretty scant details, but...

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I am obsessed with ordering side salads at sushi restaurants. Not because I feel the need to keep my body running with leafy greens—because I love that damn ginger dressing. Luckily, it’s easy to make at home; you just need three ingredients and five minutes (an immersion blender helps too). Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/IKTXMgu ...

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was booed at Sunday at a prayer vigil for the victims of the Jacksonville Dollar General mass shooting when he stood up to speak. Over the weekend, a White man killed three Black people at a Dollar General Store in Jacksonville, Florida in a racially motivated attack, according to law enforcement. The shooter used a high-powered rifle decorated with...

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Republican Gov. Chris Sununu told MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Sunday that Republican voters who support Donald Trump for president are “effectively” supporting the future presidency of, not President Joe Biden, but Vice President Kamala Harris. Sununu appeared on the latest Inside with Jen Psaki to talk about last week’s Republican primary debate and other political news, and had a lot to say about...

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A massive brawl broke out at Curt Sliwa anti-immigration rally in New York City where the former mayoral candidate was arrested on Sunday. Hundreds of protesters from Staten Island lined up outside Mayor Eric Adams‘ home at Gracie Mansion in opposition to the opening of new migrant shelters across the five boroughs of New York. “Today, the valiant citizens of Staten Island have...

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MSNBC Legal Analyst Jill Wine-Banks said this weekend the main advantage to co-defendants in requesting speedy trials in Georgia’s RICO case against them and Donald Trump is that being tried with the ex-president might ensure they lose – or, as host Yasmin Vossoughian noted, are sabotaged deliberately as scapegoats for Trump. On Saturday’s Yasmin Vossoughian Reports on MSNBC, the host asked Wine-Banks about...

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Tucker Carlson told a crowd in Budapest that the current American leadership hates both Hungary and Russia because they are Christian countries, and is punishing them for it. Speaking at MCC Feszt in Budapest, Hungary on Friday, Carlson said that the “people who run” the United States right now are “dangerous and insane,” and it can be seen in the way they treat...

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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu told MSNBC host Jen Psaki during an interview that the GOP wants to save the country, but Donald Trump is only looking to “save himself” amid his legal troubles. Psaki noted Republican candidates during the Fox News debate earlier this week were hesitant to speak about the former president’s four criminal indictments. Sununu responded by noting that candidates...

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MSNBC Host Jen Psaki blasted Republican presidential candidates for claiming Democrats support abortion up until birth during the first GOP primary debate. During the debate on Fox News earlier this week, candidates such as Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, and Nikki Haley claimed that Democrats are in support for late-term abortion. Psaki sent out a tweet during the debate that read, “No one supports...

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Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made the rounds on the Sunday morning talk shows this week. And his appearances delivered some truly wild moments. In a pair of interviews with Dana Bash on CNN and Chuck Todd on NBC, the businessman — whose upstart candidacy made him the target of his rivals at Wednesday night’s debate — confronted both hosts, made outrageous claims,...

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Using a high-powered rifle and a handgun, a white man killed three black people at a Dollar General Store in Jacksonville, Florida over the weekend in a racially motivated attack, according to law enforcement. The suspect has not yet been publicly identified, but is deceased after shooting himself following the violent Saturday attack, Reuters reports. Moreover, the shooter wore a tactical vest before...

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In a statement to Mediaite, Fox News apologized for the now-unpublished story claiming that the family of a Marine killed in Afghanistan two years ago today was billed $60,000 to have her remains transported to Arlington National Cemetery. The article published at Fox News on July 25 claimed that the family of Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee, who was killed in the August 26,...

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On Saturday, Republican Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy ordered the U.S. Capitol’s flags lowered to half-staff to mark the 2-year anniversary of the 13 Americans killed in the attack on the Kabul airport during the disastrous American withdrawal from Afghanistan under President Joe Biden. “Two years ago today, we tragically lost 13 brave servicemen and women in Afghanistan,” said McCarthy on...

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Imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appealed his pre-trial detention to a Russian court on Saturday. The journalist has been imprisoned inside Russia since March on charges of so-called espionage. A court ruled that his detention should be extended until November. He was detained in Yekaterinburg in central Russia eight months ago while on a work assignment. Gershkovich is the first...

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Fox News host Jesse Watters kept telling viewers how “hard” ex-President Donald Trump looked in his mugshot — taking care to assure the audience of his “unblemished record of heterosexuality.” Trump became the first U.S. president to pose for a mugshot when he was arrested in Fulton County, Georgia Thursday on 13 counts related to election crimes in a sweeping RICO case brought by Fulton County...

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ESPN star Stephen A. Smith announced this week that sports commentator and former NFL star Shannon Sharpe will be joining the First Take team, a move that was rumored a week ago and which reports Smith tamped down as “premature.” But days later he was able to confirm, with “literally 60 seconds” notice, that ESPN had made it official. “It’s all about not...

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MSNBC host Jen Psaki said ex-President Donald Trump’s “will backfire in 2024” even though Trump currently “thinks this is a political winner for him.” Trump became the first U.S. president to pose for a mugshot when he was arrested in Fulton County, Georgia Thursday on 13 counts related to election crimes in a sweeping RICO case brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Upon its release...

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Fox News host Jessica Tarlov torpedoed a comparison of ex-President Donald Trump’s mugshot with MLK’s — then dropped some brutal new poll numbers on Trump’s alleged crimes. Trump became the first U.S. president to pose for a mugshot when he was arrested in Fulton County, Georgia Thursday on 13 counts related to election crimes in a sweeping RICO case brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Upon...

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