Amazon Alexa devices have been caught giving unbelievably biased answers when asked about the two candidates vying for victory in the 2024 presidential election. The virtual assistant's bias problems became clear earlier this week as videos of the device's answers were published online and immediately went viral. In one video,...

The "whatever" podcast may not be your cup of tea, but it's inarguable that the show brings some hotly-contested culture war issues to the forefront. One such issue? The erstwhile dating podcast often likes to ask its guests some variation of the following question: "Can you be racist against white...

Former President Donald Trump will address the Economic Club of New York on Thursday, where he is expected to detail his pro-growth economic agenda for a second term. In 1962, Democratic President John F. Kennedy gave a powerful address to the same organization, making the case for tax cuts, which...

Steven Jay Russell, otherwise known as “The Great Escape Artist,” or “King Con” was one of the most notorious con artists of all time. Born in 1957, Russell made a name for himself by masterminding a number of daring escapes from prison and committing a variety of frauds.

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As any insider knows, Hollywood is a dog-eat-dog place. With financiers and bullish studios twisting artistry into cold hard dollars, the dreams—and careers—of many an actor are regularly chewed up and spat out. But the few big-screen performers who make it don’t always have the full picture, even at the top of their game. Friends, […] The post 10 Ways Actors Were Tricked into Starring in Films appeared first on Listverse.

Homosexual activity has always carried some level of risk as, if discovered, it was often used as a means to attack those involved. The results of being accused of homosexuality could range from simple mockery to social isolation to legal charges. Throughout history, there have been a number of scandals that were triggered by or […] The post 10 Outrageous Historical Homosexual Scandals appeared first on Listverse.

It’s been more than 20 years since the federal government last balanced the budget. While Americans are obligated to lenders and creditors for overspending, the government has made a habit of spending more than it takes in. You could say that Congress was doing “girl math” long before it was cool.  Popularized on social media, “girl math” refers to an unwritten playbook women sometimes use to justify purchases. A jacket anticipated to cost $150 is on sale for $75, so now you can spend the other $75 on a pair of shoes because you save 50% of the jacket. That’s girl math. Or you forgot you had $20 in your Venmo account; so, paying your friend back for dinner was actually “free.” That, too, is “girl math.”  While “girl math” is usually a funny joke between friends, it can go too far to justify irresponsible spending, and no one is better at justifying lavish and wasteful spending than the federal government.  Congress returns to Washington, D.C., next week after its summer recess. Given that lawmakers hold the power of the purse, it’s the job of Congress to pass 12 appropriations bills before the start of the new fiscal year on Oct. 1. Instead, what has happened in previous years, and what’s expected to happen again this year, is Congress will disagree over spending levels and, in order to keep the doors of the government open, a continuing resolution will be passed to keep the government funded. Eventually, after enough arm-twisting and hand-wringing, Congress will pass a budget for the new fiscal year, likely a couple of days before Christmas. In the end, American taxpayers are left trying to foot a bill citizens never asked for and can’t afford.  On this week’s edition of “Problematic Women,” we dig into the congressional budget process, and why Congress fails time and again to balance the budget.  Also on today’s show, we celebrate the start of the college football season with some controversial news over sign-stealing. And women’s rugby star Ilona Maher is back in headlines for her bikini shoot with Sports Illustrated. We bring you all the gossip on this and more. Enjoy the show! The post Congress Was Doing ‘Girl Math’ Before It Was Cool appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Pollster Scott Rasmussen shares his insights on the latest polling data and discusses the political landscape as the presidential race reaches the critical month of September. Watch or listen to our full interview on the latest episode of “The Daily Signal Podcast.” With only small margins separating Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump in crucial swing states, the presidential race remains highly competitive, with no clear leader emerging yet, Rasmussen tells The Daily Signal. “Right now, the race in many ways is like it was in the Trump-Biden numbers, with the exception that people know very little about Vice President Harris,” he says. “They don’t know her policies. They don’t have an opinion of her.” Several swing states—Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia—are up for grabs, Rasmussen predicts, while the big prize of Pennsylvania appears likely to determine the outcome of the election. In the interview, Rasmussen also examines Harris’ rise as the Democrat nominee after President Joe Biden’s withdrawal, noting that her limited number of policy proposals, such as a tax on unrealized capital gains and price controls, are generally unpopular. “If you ask voters, who do you trust on certain issues? Donald Trump is generally trusted more than Kamala Harris on the top issues dealing with the economy and immigration,” Rasmussen explains. “If you were to take the job-approval numbers of President Biden and recognize that Harris is defending that administration, you would also say Trump should have a big advantage here. But there are some people who, even though they might prefer his policies, just can’t bring themselves to vote for the former president.” Rasmussen also discusses broader political themes, such as how voters perceive “progressive Democrats” versus “MAGA Republicans.” While neither term is particularly popular, “progressive Democrats” fares better among voters—unless their opposition to border security or parental involvement in education are emphasized. The 2024 election, Rasmussen predicts, could come down to who focuses on the policy issues that most affect Americans’ lives. “President Trump could learn a lesson from candidate Trump in 2016,” Rasmussen says. “In 2016, and it shocked a lot of people after the election was done, the analysis showed that Donald Trump talked about issues a lot. … Hillary Clinton talked about Donald Trump. And since she didn’t address issues and since she embodied the political establishment, that was her downfall.” The post SWING STATE SHOWDOWN: Where the 2024 Election Will Be Decided appeared first on The Daily Signal.