Month: August 2022

American Drivers Go Deeper into Debt as Inflation Pushes Car Loans to Record Highs

As vehicle prices rise amid inflationary pressure, Americans buying new cars are taking on higher loans and pushing themselves deeper into debt, according to credit-monitoring company Experian. Both the average loan amount and monthly payments for new and used cars have risen over the recent quarters, the firm said in an Aug. 25 news release….


Detroit Police: Suspect Arrested in Fatal ‘Random’ Shootings

DETROIT—A person waiting for the bus and another walking their dog were among four people shot, three fatally, by a man who appeared to fire randomly over about 2 1/2 hours in Detroit, police said. Police arrested a suspect Sunday night after an hourslong manhunt. Chief James White said tips led officers to the suspect,…


India Slams China for ‘Debt-Driven Agendas’ in Spat Over Vessel Visit to Sri Lanka

The Indian High Commissioner slammed a Chinese envoy for accusing India of interfering in Sri Lanka’s internal affairs, saying that Sri Lanka did not need “unwanted pressure” while it dealt with its economic crisis. India and China were at odds over the docking of a Chinese research ship in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port for replenishment…


Serena’s Farewell Tour Gets Top Billing on Day One at US Open

Serena Williams will kick off what is likely to be the last event of her farewell tour on Monday at the U.S. Open where she will headline opening night in a first-round clash with Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic. Williams, who three weeks ago announced her forthcoming retirement from tennis, will play the 7 p.m. ET (2300…


Does Your Income Level Put You in the Middle Class?

A question almost everyone will ask at some point in their life is what class is their income level. While few people like to think that they are living below the poverty line, not many are going to be able to become what is considered upper class. Most people, it seems, like to know that…


DeSantis Pulls Out of Zeldin Fundraiser in New York

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis skipped a $25,000-a-plate fundraiser for New York gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) on Aug. 28 because of an “unforeseen tragedy,” according to a Zeldin spokesperson. “An unforeseen tragedy forced Governor DeSantis to reschedule his trip to New York,” Zeldin’s spokeswoman, Katie Vincentz, told the New York Post. “While we’re rescheduling with Governor…


DeSantis Pulls Out of Planned New York Fundraiser

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pulled out of a high-dollar fundraiser for New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin on Sunday due to an “unforeseen tragedy,” according to a Zeldin spokesperson. “An unforeseen tragedy forced Governor DeSantis to reschedule his trip to New York,” Zeldin (R-N.Y.) spokeswoman Katie Vincentz told the New York Post. “While we’re rescheduling with…


DeSantis Pulls Out of New York Gubernatorial Fundraiser

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pulled out of a high-dollar fundraiser for New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin on Sunday due to an “unforeseen tragedy,” according to a Zeldin spokesperson. “An unforeseen tragedy forced Governor DeSantis to reschedule his trip to New York,” Zeldin (R-N.Y.) spokeswoman Katie Vincentz told the New York Post. “While we’re rescheduling with…


DeSantis Pulls Out of New York Midterm Fundraiser Over ‘Unforseen Tragedy’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pulled out of a high-dollar fundraiser for New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin on Sunday due to an “unforeseen tragedy,” according to a spokesperson. “An unforeseen tragedy forced Governor DeSantis to reschedule his trip to New York,” Zeldin (R-N.Y.) spokeswoman Katie Vincentz told the New York Post. “While we’re rescheduling with Governor…


Rep. Babin Hints at Republican Investigation Topics Should the GOP Retake the House | Facts Matter

This video is brought to you by Sekur: https://ept.ms/3yW0Wul We had the opportunity to speak briefly with U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) about the Jan. 6 commission, which he says is intended to attack the opponents of the Democratic Party. During our conversation, Babin likened the actions taken by the D.C. judicial system, which is currently…