During his “My Take,” Tuesday, “Varney & Co.” host Stuart Varney discussed a potential “deep state” effort to derail Donald Trump’s second term, if he’s re-elected, after former British Prime Minister Liz Truss warned the 45th president about the power of government bureaucrats. STUART VARNEY: Liz Truss was Britain’s prime minister. She lasted only 49 days.Writing in today’s Wall Street Journal, she says she was done in by Britain’s deep state. TRUMP TRIAL: JURY SELECTION TO RESUME AFTER POSSIBLE JURORS EXCUSED FOR SAYING THEY COULD NOT BE IMPARTIAL Her editorial is a warning to Donald Trump.  If he’s re-elected, says…

London    The US economy’s standout performance will be a major driver of global growth this year but could make America’s inflation problem harder to solve, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF upgraded Tuesday its forecast for US economic growth to 2.7% this year 0.6 percentage points higher than it predicted as recently as January. The move highlights how the United States is outpacing other advanced economies, notably the European economy, which has struggled to regain momentum after the pandemic, with high interest rates and the lingering effects of earlier rises in energy costs weighing on activity. The…

Carrots are naturally sweet and rich in a ton of vitamins and minerals. So, getting a concentrated dose of carrots by juicing them can only be good for you, right? While carrot juice has benefits, it’s not necessarily the best way to get those healthy nutrients from carrots, dietitians say. And even veggie-based juice can contain a lot of natural sugar and beta-carotene, so it’s worth keeping an eye on how much you’re drinking.Before you start downing a cup of carrot juice every morning, here’s what experts want you to know.Carrot juice nutritionOne cup of canned carrot juice contains the…

Last updated: April 16, 2024 12:08 EDT | 2 min read As Ethereum’s price surges past $3,000 and BNB shows robust growth indicators, investors are closely watching these developments. Meanwhile, BlockDAG captures attention with its imminent presale, priced attractively at $0.006 in its upcoming Batch 10. This marks a significant milestone following a 500% growth since its inception. These insights offer a glimpse into why BlockDAG stands out as one of the best cryptocurrencies to buy in 2024, promising a blend of innovation and 30000x ROI potential for savvy investors. Ethereum’s Market Position and Recovery EffortsEthereum, a longstanding leader in the…

Sarah Stier/Getty Images Caitlin Clark made fashion history as the first basketball player dressed by Prada at the 2024 WNBA draft on Monday, April 15. The college basketball star, 22, rocked a white mini skirt and matching jacket as she posed on the “orange carpet” ahead of the big event, adding a bedazzled crop top and black pointed heels for some contrast to her monochromatic ensemble. Clark accessorized with a small, structured Prada bag and rose-tinted sunglasses, wearing her long brunette locks down and tucked behind her ears. “[I’m wearing] all Prada, I don’t think Prada’s ever fitted an NBA…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with China’s national defense minister Tuesday morning, in the latest in a series of U.S. steps to improve communications with the Chinese military and reduce unsafe and aggressive incidents in the Indo-Pacific.It was the first time Austin has talked to Adm. Dong Jun and the first time he has spoken at length with any Chinese counterpart since November 2022. The call, which lasted a bit more than an hour, comes as Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to China this month for talks.Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, said that Austin…

Many borrowers currently struggling with student loan payments would benefit from enrolling in an income-driven repayment plan, according to a recent Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) survey. Roughly three out of four borrowers who make $75,000 or less annually and would benefit from the SAVE plan are not currently enrolled in the plan, the survey said. Moreover, 38% of these borrowers are at risk of defaulting on their student loan payments six months from now and could be missing an opportunity to find debt relief in existing programs. President Joe Biden’s Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan could lower borrowers’ monthly payments…

President Joe Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation is moving forward as a proposed regulation, offering him a fresh chance to deliver on a campaign promise and energize young voters ahead of the November election.The Education Department on Tuesday filed paperwork for a new regulation that would deliver the cancellation that Biden announced last week. It still has to go through a 30-day public comment period and another review before it can be finalized.It’s a more targeted proposal than the one the U.S. Supreme Court struck down last year. The new plan uses a different legal basis and seeks…

New York    NPR has suspended the senior business editor who penned a scathing online essay claiming the radio network had “lost America’s trust” by embracing a “progressive worldview,” prompting fierce right-wing backlash and calls to defund the public radio network. NPR’s David Folkenflik reported on Tuesday that Uri Berliner’s five-day suspension without pay began last Friday. In a written letter notifying Berliner of the suspension, the network said he did not first seek approval for work in other outlets, as is required by NPR. It described the notice as a “final warning,” stating Berliner would be fired if he violated NPR’s policy…

Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? Over the past month our readers have been voting in our March Madness Bracket: Best Musical Edition! Looking back on the last 64 years of Broadway’s most acclaimed shows, BroadwayWorld asked the public which Tony Award-winner deserves the title of The Ultimate Best Musical!After four weeks of intense voting, the results are in, and the winner is LES MISÉRABLES.Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.…

DENVER — A couple who owned a Colorado funeral home where authorities last year discovered 190 decaying bodies were indicted on federal charges that they misspent nearly $900,000 in pandemic relief funds on vacations, cosmetic surgery, jewelry and other personal expenses, according to court documents unsealed Monday.The indictment reaffirms accusations from state prosecutors that Jon and Carie Hallford gave families dry concrete instead of cremated ashes and alleges the couple buried the wrong body on two occasions.The couple also collected more than $130,000 from families for cremations and burial services they never provided, the indictment said.The 15 charges brought by the federal grand jury are in…

London    The creation of sexually explicit deepfake content is likely to become a criminal offense in England and Wales as concern grows over the use of artificial intelligence to exploit and harass women. Under a draft law, anyone who creates such an image or video of another adult without their consent even if they don’t intend to share it  would face a criminal record and an unlimited fine, the UK justice department announced Tuesday. It is already illegal in England and Wales to share explicit deepfakes without the subject’s consent, with perpetrators facing jail time. Deepfakes are images or…

What ensued was years of painful treatments, including surgery, to manage the warts, and crippling loneliness, even though the nurse practitioner gave me clear statistics that proved I was not alone. I confided in two girlfriends, but beyond that, my biggest fear in life became anyone discovering my dirty little secret, which I held close. The isolation nearly destroyed me. I deemed myself permanently damaged goods and was convinced no one would ever love me again.I now know that’s not true. What is ironic about the shame I felt is that, according to the National Cancer Institute, HPV is so…

Last updated: April 16, 2024 06:22 EDT | 3 min read DOGE has fallen by 6% in the past 24 hours, with the Dogecoin price dropping to $0.1559 as the cryptocurrency market as a whole suffers a 5% loss today.This move puts DOGE down by 21% in a week, although the popular meme coin holds onto a 10% gain in the last 30 days and a 72% increase in a year.Its dip today also follows a brief surge yesterday, when Elon Musk posted the latest in a long line of pro-Dogecoin tweets, boosting the coin’s volume.And while the wider market…

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