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  • Overstock.com is revamping using Bed Bath & Beyond’s name

    Overstock.com is rebranding its website under the Bed Bath & Beyond name after purchasing the bankrupt company’s intellectual property. The Deal: In June, Overstock.com acquired Bed Bath & Beyond’s intellectual property for $21.5 million, including the website, mobile app, and name. * Online visitors to Overstock will now be redirected to BedBathAndBeyond.com. * However, physical […]

  • They fought alongside the U.S. — now this female Afghan military platoon is in limbo

    An all-female Afghan military platoon that once served with the U.S. forces is now in immigration limbo in America after the U.S.’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Background: The female Afghan military’s Female Tactical Platoon was deployed with U.S. and Afghan special forces to collect intelligence from women and children. * After the U.S. pulled […]

  • Former Michigan GOP attorney general nominee is charged in voting machine breach

    Matthew DePerno, the most recent Republican nominee for Michigan attorney general, has been charged as part of an investigation into an alleged plot to seize voting machines. The Accusations: DePerno, who unsuccessfully ran against incumbent Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel in the 2022 election, stands accused of undue possession of a voting machine and conspiracy, […]

  • Trump charged with four felony counts for attempt to overturn the 2020 election

    Former President Donald Trump has been charged with four felony counts related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Charges details: Trump was indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, witness tampering, conspiracy against the citizen’s rights, and obstruction of an attempt to obstruct an official proceeding. * These […]

  • Watch: Special counsel Jack Smith speaks about the latest indictment against Trump

    Former President Donald Trump has been charged with four felony counts related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The charges: The indictment was announced by special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday, who stated that Trump had been charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, witness tampering, and conspiracy against the rights of citizens. […]

  • The U.S. loses its top AAA rating from Fitch over worries about the nation’s finances

    Fitch Ratings has downgraded the United States’ credit rating from AAA to AA+ due to concerns over the nation’s finances and rising deficits. The Backdrop: The downgrade is a consequence of growing worries about rising deficits and the nation’s political brinkmanship, which jeopardizes its ability to pay debts. * This downgrade occurs two months after […]

  • The charges facing Trump in the Jan. 6 investigation, explained

    Former President Donald Trump is facing serious charges related to attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, alongside two other cases based in Florida and New York. The Charges: Trump is facing multiple accusations over his alleged interference in the democratic process of the 2020 election. * One count of conspiracy to […]

  • The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion for the fifth time ever

    The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has surpassed $1 billion for the fifth time in its history. Record-breaking jackpot: Following no winner from Friday’s drawing, the Mega Millions lottery jackpot has reached over $1 billion. * This is the fifth instance in the game’s history where the jackpot surpassed the billion-dollar mark. * If a winner […]

  • Elon Musk sues disinformation researchers, claiming they are driving away advertisers

    Elon Musk’s company, X (formerly known as Twitter), is suing the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), accusing the non-profit of using scare tactics to drive away advertisers. Lawsuit claims: The lawsuit accuses the CCDH of violating Twitter’s terms of service and federal law by scraping data and selectively highlighting posts to depict Twitter as […]

  • Up First Briefing: Teflon Don; ACLU lawsuit; Pee-wee Herman’s legacy

    Despite legal indictments, Donald Trump remains the Republican frontrunner for the presidential nomination, whilst in Oklahoma, an ACLU lawsuit aims to stop a virtual charter school from opening and veterans are urged to sign up for retroactive PACT Act benefits before the August 9 deadline. Trump’s Teflon: Despite two indictments and potential third, Trump remains […]