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Support important independent journalism — Become a Vox member today.Editor's note, Dec. 21, 10:20 a.m. ET: Shortly after midnight Saturday, the Senate passed a bill to fund the government and avert a government shutdown. The bill did not include a suspension or repeal of the debt ceiling, which President Donald Trump had called for.This week's long-running narrative, “House Republicans can't govern,” will soon be forgotten. Elon Musk's decision to abandon a bipartisan agreement to keep the government funded through the power of the post (and the potential threat posed by his vast wealth), Donald Trump's sudden debt limit House Republican…
The Supreme Court issued an unusual order Wednesday morning, announcing it would fast-track a case that will determine TikTok's fate. incident known as TikTok v. Garlandasks whether a federal law signed by President Joe Biden in April that could ban TikTok violates the First Amendment. The law would ban a short-form video app owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance in the United States unless ByteDance sells it to another owner by January 19. The law was upheld by a lower federal court earlier this month. As such, a ban could be imminent unless the Supreme Court intervenes.Supreme Court order announcing…
The Canadian government is in trouble.The government currently governing the country, led by longtime Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced on Monday that Trudeau's right-hand man (and once staunch ally), Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, The latest blow came when he surprised Canadians with the following proposal: She resigned in spectacular fashion and issued a letter harshly criticizing her former boss. Freeland specifically cited disagreements over how to manage Canada's economy in the face of looming U.S. tariffs as a breaking point in his relationship with Trudeau. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Canada shortly…
President-elect Donald Trump has been talking for years about pardoning those who took part in the January 6, 2021, riot, and could issue one on the first day of his second term.In a March post on his social media network Truth Social, he said: “Free the unjustly imprisoned January 6th hostages!” In 2022, President Trump promised a full pardon and apology, and claimed to be financially supporting those involved in the insurrection. The situation came to a head over the weekend when President Trump again said in an interview with NBC News' Kristen Welker that he may pardon people convicted…
As women age, health priorities often shift. For women over 35, maintaining urinary health becomes increasingly important, yet it’s often overlooked. Hormonal changes, lifestyle factors, and the natural aging process can all impact the urinary system, leading to common issues like urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder discomfort, or even sudden urinary leaks. The good news? Nature has long provided remedies for these challenges, offering gentle and effective ways to support urinary health.In this post, we’ll explore why urinary health matters so much for women after 35, the factors that can disrupt it, and how nature offers powerful cures to restore…
Nearly three years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the United States to attack Russia deeper.The Ukrainian military quickly used that authorization and on Tuesday attacked an weapons depot about 110 miles from the Ukrainian border. The United States and its NATO allies are hesitant to provide advanced weapons like the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) used by Ukraine in that attack, fearing Russian retaliation or even nuclear escalation against NATO sites. Fueling that fear, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a new version of the country's…
One of my colleagues has this theory: Those who know Rizler may not have been surprised that Kamala Harris lost the presidential election. For those unfamiliar with the name Big Justice, the election results may have come as a complete shock.Back in March, Florida-based father-son duo AJ and Big Justice posted a TikTok expressing their enthusiasm for Costco Wholesale and its food court products. The pair, and the wider world of relatives and non-relatives like Rizler, have since become viral sensations, cementing their status as Internet celebrities. of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.“Costco Guy, Rizzler, and this kind of…
President-elect Donald Trump and some of his allies have suggested that he should be allowed to intervene to varying degrees in the Federal Reserve's decisions regarding U.S. monetary policy. There is. “I have the right to say, 'I think they should go up a little bit or go down a little bit,'” Trump said at an event at the Chicago Economic Club in October, referring to interest rates set by the Federal Reserve. I think so.'' “I don't think I should be allowed to dictate, but I do think I have the right to comment on whether interest rates should…
When it comes to health concerns like sudden urinary leaks, many people seek quick fixes or rely on synthetic treatments. However, nature has been providing powerful remedies for centuries, offering effective solutions for everything from digestive issues to bladder health. In particular, when it comes to caring for the urinary microbiome—the delicate ecosystem of the vagina, urinary tract, and bladder—nature has several key ingredients that can help restore balance and prevent incontinence.In this continuation of our discussion on urinary health, we will explore how nature’s gifts, such as Mimosa Pudica, Bearberry, Cranberry Extract, Probiotic Blends, and Granular Berberine, can offer…
The last thing you want after a health crisis is to find out that the hospital that treated you had placed a lien on your home for unpaid medical bills. At Atrium Health, one of North Carolina’s largest hospital systems, that nightmare has become reality for thousands of patients. That was until a recent decision was made to cancel 11,500 liens that saved affected families. The move highlights the toll of rising health care costs and the drastic steps hospitals, even nonprofits, may take to collect payments. Atrium Health placed these liens on the homes of thousands of patients to…