Day: August 6, 2024

Kamala Harris holding rally in Pennsylvania to introduce running mate after securing Democratic nomination

2:34 pm August 6, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday to announce her running mate. This will be Harris’ first visit to Pennsylvania as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, after formerly securing the nomination on Monday. The trip also marks her seventh visit to the commonwealth this year and the 17th since […]

Trump’s defamation lawsuit against ABC throws wrench into network’s debate plans

2:30 pm August 6, 2024

ABC News is scrambling to salvage the presidential debate it had on the books, which may not take place as the Disney-owned network is in a legal battle against the Republican nominee. Former President Trump announced Saturday that the ABC debate had been “terminated” because the candidate that he had agreed to debate on Sept. […]

Ozempic patients may face dangerous risks during surgery, doctors warn

2:00 pm August 6, 2024

Patients who are taking GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and others could face complications during surgery, recent research has shown. In one study led by UTHealth Houston, more than half of patients taking GLP-1s had “significant gastric contents” before going into surgery, even if they had followed pre-op fasting protocols, according to a […]

What is GARM? ‘Collusive’ ad group allegedly targeting conservatives faces grilling from top House committee

1:30 pm August 6, 2024

A controversial advertising alliance has drawn the attention of one of the most powerful House committees in Congress as critics allege it has fostered corporate collusion in order to silence certain political messages. The Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) describes itself as a “cross-industry initiative” started as part of the World Federation of Advertisers […]

FBI arrests man in Las Vegas for allegedly extorting Instagram users after he gloated on podcast

1:30 pm August 6, 2024

The FBI arrested a boastful social media scamming suspect last week after the Moroccan national allegedly bragged about his extortion scheme in a tell-all podcast interview that launched the investigation against him. Idriss Qibaa – previously known as “Dani” or “Unlocked” – was arrested at his Las Vegas home and is facing federal charges related […]