Aliens Weren’t Behind Most Recent Flying Objects, White House Says—But Still Unclear Who Was

Topline The Biden Administration shot down speculation that the four aerial vessels the U.S. military destroyed over North America in recent days were the product of alien or extraterrestrial activity...

McCarthy And Biden Had ‘Very Good Discussion,’ Speaker Says—But No Deal Yet

Topline House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday he had a productive meeting with President Joe Biden about raising the debt ceiling, telling reporters he believes he “can find common gr...

Twitter Will Sell Coveted Blue Checkmark For $8 A Month, Musk Says—But Benefits Still Unclear

Topline Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday roughly outlined his plan for a new Twitter subscription model, which will be centered around offering the platform’s blue checkmark for $8 a month—thoug...

Online Holiday Discounts Could Reach Record Highs, Report Says—But Inflation Is Expected To Cut Into Spending

Topline Online sales during the 2022 holiday shopping season could hit $209.7 billion, according to data from Adobe Analytics, though the number represents the slowest pace of growth since 2015 due to...

Trump’s Made Up His Mind About 2024, Report Says—But He’s Unsure When To Announce

Topline Former President Donald Trump has decided whether or not he will run for president in 2024, according to New York magazine, telling the outlet in an interview that his “big decision̶...

Palestinian Reporter ‘Likely’ Killed By Israeli Gunfire, U.S. Says—But Review Inconclusive

Topline A U.S.-overseen investigation “could not reach a definitive conclusion” on who killed Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, but she was probably shot by Israeli troops accidentall...

Jan. 6 Committee Has Enough Evidence For Trump Criminal Referral, Cheney Says—But Some Lawmakers Are Reportedly Skeptical

Topline The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot has enough evidence to refer former President Donald Trump to the Justice Department for criminal charges, vice-chair Rep. Liz Cheney (R...