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Republican Rep. Jim Jordan has failed to win the vote to become House speaker on a crucial second ballot. Next steps are uncertain as lawmakers float other options. The hard-edged ally of Donald Trump appears to have no path for the gavel. (Oct. 18)
Each year, respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizes 58,000 to 80,000 children under age 5 in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved an antibody injection for babies to protect them during the RSV season. There isn’t evidence the shots have killed any babies, contrary to social media claims.
James Kirchick and Matt Duss join Bill Maher to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and its reverberations in American media and academia.
Explore the potential of a 4-day workweek in the AI-driven labor market. Discover how this innovative approach can mitigate job losses, enhance productivity, foster reskilling, and promote sustainability. Dive into the blog post for insights into the intersection of AI technologies and work-life balance.
Unmasking the Appeal to Authority fallacy on Fox News! Explore how the network employs experts to lend credibility to their narratives on climate change, healthcare, and economics. Learn to critically evaluate arguments for a more informed media consumption. Read our comprehensive blog to uncover manipulative tactics in news reporting.
Discover the impact of False Dichotomy fallacies in Fox News reporting. Uncover the network’s biased messaging through notable examples of polarizing debates on climate change, immigration policies, and economic ideologies. Stay informed and challenge logical fallacies for a more balanced public discourse.
Inhalable or spray versions of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are still in development and don’t have regulatory approval. Posts online are distorting recent research from Yale University to falsely claim that governments have approved such products to mass vaccinate people without their consent in a plot involving Bill Gates.
The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 500 people were killed Tuesday by an airstrike that hit a hospital compound in the center of Gaza City. Its claims have not yet been independently verified, and Israeli officials say they believe it was a rocket from Hamas or Islamic Jihad that fell short and struck the site. CBS News contributor Robert Berger, CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang have more.
Steve Odland, president and CEO of The Conference Board, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman join ‘The Exchange’ to discuss retail sales coming in higher than expected, disparity between consumer sentiment and consumer data, and strong consumer data increasing the probability for a Fed hike in January.
A solar eclipse was visible from the western United States over the weekend, the Taylor Swift concert movie made $93 million at the box office over the weekend and fans everywhere are going crazy, we still don’t have a Speaker of the House and it looks like they might let the people decide, George Santos was seen roaming the halls of the Congress holding a baby and having a meltdown, a federal judge issued a partial gag order on Trump in the case related to January 6th, the MLB playoffs are underway and Phillies right-fielder Nick Castellanos made a sunny appearance on “MLB Tonight” after a big game, and we went out onto Hollywood Blvd to spread the word in a special medical edition of “Breaking the News.”
GOP nominee for House speaker Jim Jordan was unable to secure the gavel on the first vote. Jordan could only afford to lose three votes from Republicans during the vote if all Democrats were present. He earned 200 votes, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries won 212. Another 20 fellow Republicans voted against Jordan. #CNN #News
Discover the urgent need for Universal Basic Income (UBI) as 70K child care centers face closure. Learn how UBI can provide financial stability and support families in this crucial article.
The White House declared the site of the Maui wildfires a disaster area, and the Department of Defense has provided more than 400 troops, air support and other resources in firefighting and recovery efforts. Yet posts on Instagram misrepresent the federal response and one falsely claimed “the military is standing down.”
Bill warns that technology and safetyism are leading to a public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection.
In the realm of political paradoxes, few dilemmas seem as confounding as the position held by some MAGA-affiliated anti-abortion Republicans. Their staunch advocacy for protecting the fetus clashes with their resistance to one critical tool that could safeguard both unborn lives and public health: vaccines. It’s a conundrum that raises eyebrows, highlighting the irony of fighting for the sanctity of life while inadvertently putting it at risk. Let’s delve into this perplexing intersection and ponder the implications of such conflicting stances.
In August 2023, it took about twice as long to sell an EV in the U.S. as it did the previous January. Prices of EVs are down 22% year-over-year and that’s mainly driven by Tesla. About two thirds of EVs sold are Elon Musk’s brand. Companies like Ford have ramped up hybrid production as demand has leveled off. While slightly more than half of consumers say EVs are the future and will eventually replace Internal Combustion Engines, less than a third of dealers say so. This all comes at a time when investments in EVs are more than ever. So what’s really going on? Watch the video to learn more.
Police say the landlord of 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume and his mother targeted the family in a hate crime believed to be motivated by the Israel-Hamas war.
The “Halftime Report” traders give their top picks to watch for the second half.
Meanwhile… Levi’s says you should wear your jeans in the shower, a dog named Cheeto is up for adoption, and controversy is swirling around Great Britain’s stupidest game.
#Colbert #Comedy #Meanwhile
Bill reacts to the terrorist attacks on Israel in his Real Time monologue.
