PoliticsTrump assembles his team | SidebarThis week, president-elect Donald Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, causing controversy on Capitol Hill. Plus, Trump's other picks so far, the race for Senate majority leader, and the fate of Trump's legal cases.
If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for November 15's Wordle solution revealed. Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing. Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:Something that seems in poor taste. Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter? Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter T.The Wordle answer today is...Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.
By Clara HarterLos Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — The footage is shocking. Except it wasn’t a terrifying beast — it was a person in a bear costume using a kitchen tool designed to shred meat, authorities said. And the video was no lucky capture, but a staged performance submitted as part of a four-person insurance fraud scheme, according to the California Department of Insurance. A bear costume with meat claws was discovered in the suspects’ home on Wednesday, according to the insurance department. The Glendale Police Department and the California Highway Patrol assisted in the investigation.
At the recent GlobalFoundries Technology Summit, the company continues to invest in advancing mainstream semiconductor process nodes with new materials and advanced wafer processing. Forbes GlobalFoundries’ Trusted Foundry Status Helped Secure CHIPS Act InvestmentAt the GlobalFoundries Technology Summit 2024, the company brought together its customers and partners from around the world. Most of the GF RF capacity runs on 300mm wafers, and GF will be moving SiGe from 200mm to 300mm in 2027 for higher volume. With RF, GF is pushing performance and will use 3D technologies, like wafer-to-wafer bonding. Efficient Computer partnered with GlobalFoundries (GF) to bring to market a new high-performance embedded processor that it claims is up to 166x* more energy-efficient than industry-standard embedded CPUs.
The S & P 500 sank 1.4% and was heading for a losing week and its worst day since October. That’s made the broad stock market look more expensive by a range of measures, which has critics calling for at least a fade. Stocks had been broadly roaring since Election Day, when Trump’s victory sent a jolt through financial markets worldwide. That's forced traders to recalibrate how much relief the Federal Reserve could provide for the economy next year through cuts to interest rates. On Thursday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested the U.S. central bank will be cautious about future decisions on interest rates.
PoliticsMatt Gaetz's controversial nomination for attorney generalMatt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is president-elect Trump's controversial pick for attorney general. Here's why – and why Trump picked him anyways.
Matt Gaetz facing 'uphill battle' to be confirmed as AG ABC News’ Jay O’Brien takes a look at some of the biggest moments from Matt Gaetz’s tenure in the House and the latest on the House Ethics Committee investigation against him.
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken steps to put Alphabet's Google under formal federal supervision, the Washington Post reported, potentially mounting yet another regulatory challenge for the Big Tech giant. Google has fiercely resisted the idea over months of highly secretive talks, the report said on Thursday, citing two people familiar with the discussions. Federal supervision status can allow regulators access to a company's internal records. CFPB and Alphabet declined to comment. Google already faces government action that could force the company to divest parts of its business, as well as a court order to open up its mobile app store to competition.
Medical community reacts to Trump’s choice of RFK Jr. to lead HHS ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with epidemiologist and ABC News contributor Dr. John Brownstein on the medical community’s reaction to RFK Jr.’s nomination to lead HHS.
The Hackett Group (Nasdaq: HCKT), a global leader in Gen AI consulting and business transformation, visits the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square to ring the Opening Bell to celebrate the company’s recent acquisition of Gen AI development firm LeewayHertz, named a Top 10 AI Consulting firm by Forbes Magazine. This milestone marks a significant step in expanding The Hackett Group’s AI capabilities, resulting in a comprehensive end-to-end AI solution for clients – from ideation through implementation. In honor of the occasion, Ted Fernandez, CEO of The Hackett Group, rings the Opening Bell joined by Akash Takyar, CEO of LeewayHertz.
Washington D.C. Theater Scene Blends Humor And Heart New productions highlight comedy and cultural commentary with fresh takes on holidays and historyWashington, D.C., is buzzing with excitement as two new theatrical productions hit the spotlight, showcasing the unique blend of comedy and social commentary that's become the hallmark of the city's vibrant arts scene. Equally compelling is the collaboration between the Second City improv troupe and the Woolly Mammoth Theatre, which serves up Dance Like There’s Black People Watching: A Black Excellence Revue. Each of these productions reflects the pulse of Washington D.C.’s cultural scene, showcasing diverse narratives woven together with humor. Meanwhile, Dance Like There’s Black People Watching promises to leave audiences with both lighter spirits and ample food for thought as they engage with pivotal issues facing society today. It’s these layers of meaning combined with humor and heart, which truly set Washington’s theater scene apart this season.
Wednesday, Nov. 13, the University of Wisconsin La-Crosse Student Association (SA) met to hear from the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Vitaliano Figueroa and the Green Fund, swear in a first-year senator and pass two returning resolutions. Figueroa introduced himself to SA and went over the areas of campus that he and student affairs oversee. Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Vitaliano Figueroa updated SA on the Student Affairs Office’s goals for the 2024-2025 academic year. After Figueroa’s final remarks, Sustainability Manager Andrew Ericson and Green Fund Coordinator Caroline Ingwell spoke to SA about the Green Fund at UWL. In new business, SA discussed SUFAC’s fiscal year 2026 budget and circled back to the proposed Green Fund Grant projects.
Federal prosecutors in August charged a Pakistani man with ties to Iran with plotting to kill Trump, prompting officials to bolster his security while on the campaign trail. U.S. officials say Iran has also sought to harm other Trump administration officials involved in the Soleimani operation and the broader maximum-pressure policy on Iran. He said that while Iran must not develop a nuclear weapon, he wasn’t seeking regime change in Tehran or conflict with Iran. People close to Iranian officials say Tehran is seeking to avoid confrontation with the Trump administration. Some Trump officials have promised a return to the maximum pressure approach of the first term that caused a deep economic crisis in Iran.
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Parradee/AdobeStockPSYCHIATRIC VIEWS ON THE DAILY NEWSBy whatever surveys I have come across, physician burnout still seems to hover around epidemic levels. As a calling, being a physician posits healing as the ultimate goal and personal needs become secondary as long as that goal can be met. As a job, being a physician is like any other professional job, with the emphasis on a personal life just as important. My sense is that if we keep turning medicine and psychiatry to a priority of lifestyle, that burnout will lessen. He is an advocate and activist for mental health issues related to climate instability, physician burnout, and xenophobia.
