Vice President Kamala Harris no longer supports President Joe Biden’s proposal to tax unrealized capital gains, as announced by billionaire Mark Cuban at a campaign event. The plan, initially backed by Harris, aimed to impose a 25% minimum tax on unrealized capital gains for Americans with net worths of $100 million or more. This would...
The Orionids meteor shower, one of the most beautiful of the year, will peak tonight, offering a chance to see debris from Halley’s comet, which won’t return for nearly 50 years. The shower, active from late September to November 22, will be most visible Monday night through Tuesday morning. Originating from Halley’s comet, the meteors...
The Central Park 5, who were wrongly convicted of a 1989 assault, have sued former President Donald Trump for defamation. Trump falsely claimed during a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris that the men were responsible for the crime and that a victim had died. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, alleges defamation, false light,...
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has significantly outpaced former President Donald Trump’s in fundraising, raising over three times as much in September and surpassing the $1 billion mark in total. Harris’ campaign and affiliated groups raised $900 million between January 2023 and September 2024, compared to Trump’s $371.9 million. In September alone, Harris raised $221.8...
A comet known as C/2024 S1 or the ATLAS comet, discovered in September 2024, may become visible to the naked eye starting October 24. It is believed to be a fragment of the Great Comet of 1106 and originates from the Oort Cloud. There is uncertainty if it will remain visible as it approaches the...
Disney announced leadership changes, appointing James Gorman as the new chairman of its board starting January 1, 2025. Gorman, former CEO and current chairman of Morgan Stanley, will replace Mark Parker. Disney plans to name a successor to CEO Bob Iger by early 2026, when Iger’s contract expires. Disney stock dipped slightly following the announcement.
Republican megadonor Timothy Mellon donated $25 million to a pro-Trump super PAC in September, making him the largest financial backer of Donald Trump’s campaign. Mellon has contributed a total of $140 million to the PAC this year, with significant donations following key events such as Trump’s felony conviction and assassination attempts. Linda McMahon also donated...
Kamala Harris’ campaign significantly outpaced Donald Trump’s in fundraising for September, raising $221.8 million compared to Trump’s $62.7 million. Harris’ campaign also spent more, with $270 million in expenditures versus Trump’s $78 million, primarily on media costs. Despite higher spending, Harris’ campaign maintained a cash advantage with $187 million on hand at the start of...
Former President Donald Trump visited a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania as part of his campaign, working the drive-thru and frying machine. This visit was partly in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’s claim of working at McDonald’s in college, which Trump disputes. His campaign spokesperson criticized Harris for not providing evidence of her claim and emphasized...
Celebrities are actively participating in the 2024 presidential race, with notable figures from sports and Hollywood endorsing candidates. Former Pittsburgh Steelers players Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown, and Mike Wallace supported Donald Trump at a rally, where Brown criticized Kamala Harris’s VP pick, Tim Walz. Musician Marc Anthony appeared in an ad for Harris, condemning Trump’s...