Wednesday, November 20, 2024

From WWE co-founder to Trump’s Secretary of Education: The meteoric rise of Linda McMahon November 20, 2024 at 02:37AM

Linda McMahon co-founded WWE with her husband, Vince McMahon, transforming it into a global entertainment juggernaut. Her business acumen has been widely acknowledged, and she previously served as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) during Trump’s presidency, where she advocated for small businesses and entrepreneurship. While her direct experience in education policy is limited, she has previously served on Connecticut’s Board of Education and as a trustee at a university. Her views on education align closely with Trump’s focus on school choice, parental rights, and a decentralized approach to education governance.

Lawyer claims Matt Gaetz paid more than $10,000 for sex, called them 'reimbursement', 'gift' November 20, 2024 at 02:43AM

ABC News reported records of several payments from Gaetz to the women between 2018 and 2019 each between $200 and $650. The notes for each payment had words like 'gifts', 'reimbursement', 'love you', 'joy' etc. Attorney Joel Leppardm representing the two women who testified before the House Ethics Committee is building pressure for the release of the investigation report against Gaetz.

Australians urged to catch deadly funnel-web spiders for antivenom production November 19, 2024 at 11:40PM

The Australian Reptile Park is urging Sydney residents to help collect deadly funnel-web spiders during their breeding season. The venom is crucial for producing life-saving antivenom, with each vial requiring approximately 150 spiders. Public contributions are vital to replenish venom supplies as male spiders have short lifespans.