Clue: it’s also home to the world’s tallest arch.

CNN last week revealed an excerpt from a new book in which Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) criticized both Donald Trump and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.). The headline said, “McConnell says ‘MAGA movement is completely wrong’ and Reagan ‘wouldn’t recognize’ Trump’s GOP.” With the election less than a week away, such attacks are not only divisive but harm the Republican Party’s chances of success.Only a few hours before CNN published this article, McConnell gave this quote to a Fox News reporter: “I’m still a Traditional Republican... there are some on my side now who don’t sound that way. I'm going to be arguing more with them probably than the Democrats.”The next Republican leader must uphold a view that all senators are equal, which is rooted in respect for the will of voters.McConnell’s statements reflect a mindset that prioritizes defending the status quo of the Republican establishment over reflecting the will of Republican voters. McConnell has taken this approach in both campaigns and in managing the Senate floor.On the campaign side, McConnell has not only publicly criticized the party’s presidential standard-bearer two weeks out from an election, but he has also withheld support from high-profile Republican senators such as Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rick Scott. This undermines party cohesion and damages our prospects in close races.Cruz and Scott have both famously been critical of McConnell’s approach to managing the Senate. The McConnell-aligned super PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund, has to date not spent any money defending Cruz or Scott in their electoral battles to hold their Senate seats and help Republicans win a majority in the Senate.A leaked internal memo from SLF, first obtained by Politico, reveals that the super PAC is aware of the struggles faced by Cruz in Texas. “We still have a lot of work to do to maximize our gains in this critical Senate election,” the memo states. “We need to add media markets and expand into the final week in all our target states. We also have to guard our flanks.”The memo adds: “In Texas, Colin Allred has crept up on Ted Cruz by heavily outspending him for weeks.”While claiming an intent to “guard our flanks,” the McConnell-aligned super PAC has spent precisely zero dollars to help Cruz. Likewise, SLF spent nothing to defend Cruz in his similarly close 2018 race.McConnell’s approach exemplifies the mindset of our current leadership — a mindset that prioritizes establishment republicanism over conservative victory.In managing the senate floor when he was majority leader, McConnell used a procedural power of the floor leader known as “filling the tree” to block both Democratic and Republican senators from offering amendments. He told us time and again that this was important for protecting senators in tight re-elections from taking tough votes.Both McConnell’s actions regarding campaigns and his ironfisted rule of the Senate demonstrate a drive to shape the Republican Senate conference and the party to reflect his vision of republicanism. Rather than having an unbending view that all Senators are equal and the priorities they represent for their constituents deserve debate, McConnell has taken the approach that he knows better than his Republican Senate colleagues and better than Republican voters. Strong leadership means operating with the support of — rather than against — the Republican conference and the people who elected us.With McConnell stepping down as GOP Senate leader, it’s a critical time to reflect on what type of leadership will best serve the party going forward. A Senate GOP leader’s primary role is to support colleagues, not sabotage them. Such unity directly impacts voter trust, morale, and the party’s effectiveness in delivering results.I make this argument not to kick Senator McConnell on his way out the door but rather to make the case that Republican Senate leadership must take a new approach. As we look to the future, candidates vying to replace McConnell must offer clarity on how they will lead and support all GOP candidates, regardless of personal differences.The next Republican leader must uphold a view that all senators are equal, which is rooted in respect for the will of voters. This commitment to equality is essential to strengthen and restore the United States Senate to the world’s greatest deliberative body that it once was.We need leaders who will prioritize the interests of all Republicans and foster a spirit of support and solidarity. With this approach, we can move toward a stronger, more cohesive Senate GOP that’s ready to lead and win.

If you're quick, you can grab yourself a fast and RGB-clad 32GB DDR5 upgrade for the lowest price we've seen. With a 21% saving, this Corsair Vengeance DDR5 gaming RAM deal gets you a huge memory capacity running at a speedy 6400MT/s. While this Corsair kit is our choice for the best gaming RAM for AMD systems, it's also a great match for Intel CPUs too thanks to its generally fast clock speed and tight timings, making it a top upgrade option for just about any gaming PC. Continue reading Grab a fast 32GB RGB DDR5 gaming RAM upgrade for a ludicrously low price MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Corsair HS80 Max headset review, Corsair M75 Air mouse review, Best gaming keyboard

Fallout London remains a miracle of modding. Essentially a completely new (albeit unofficial) game in the Bethesda RPG series, it’s proof that dedicated teams of hobbyist game developers can produce something that rivals triple-A. While Fallout 76 keeps getting better, Fallout 5 is still a long way off. Fortunately, it appears another fan game in the post-apocalyptic, Radroach-infested universe is still alive, and still in production. After a long period of silence, the makers of Fallout Cascadia have finally shared some fresh details. Continue reading After Fallout London, another big Fallout fan game just sparked back to life MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Fallout 4 mods, Best RPGs, Fallout 5 release date

Robby Starbuck Chalks Up ANOTHER Win: Boeing Announces Dismantling of DEI Department

The $1,300 ‘Aura Edition’ laptop doesn’t quite live up to its fancy new Lunar Lake processor. Continue reading…

Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge Social networking has become more disconnected, to say the least. Two years ago, Elon Musk began transforming Twitter into what is now X, and the ensuing chaos drove a lot of former users elsewhere — elsewhere being several places, including Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, and even Facebook or Instagram. We were curious as to where our staff members were going for their social networking fix these days — or whether they had given up on it altogether. Here are some of their answers. I just don’t think any single platform is going to be the one-stop shop that Twitter once was Jay Peters, news editor I primarily use microblogging social networks, and I bounce between many of them because 1) I need to for my job and 2) because none has really... Continue reading…

Every single year, a familiar pattern emerges. Apple every fall introduces a brand new iPhone and critics yawn. “There’s not enough there to move the needle”, some exclaim. “The new iPhone is barely any different than the previous year’s model,” some eagerly point out. And in the months that follow, we see a smattering of reports alleging that iPhone sales are low, that production is being scaled back, or that Apple has generally lost its ability to innovate in the smartphone space altogether. The common thread here is that pundits and analysts continue to underestimate the freight train that is the iPhone. Sure, not every new model is replete with bells and whistles. And sure, some models sell less than others. But if we zoom out and take a bird's eye view of Apple’s iconic smartphone, the iPhone remains an unrivaled success. iPhone revenue set a new record for Q4 This scenario played out just recently when Apple posted its earnings report for the September quarter. Despite concern that iPhone sales would fall flat, Apple’s earnings report revealed that iPhone sales remain incredibly strong. When all was said and done, iPhone-based revenue for the quarter checked in at $46.22 billion. The figure is nearly $2.5 billion more than iPhone-based revenue during the same quarter a year ago. During Apple’s earnings conference call, Tim Cook noted that the $46.22 billion figure set a record for the September quarter.  Take a second and think about this: people have been saying, “The iPhone has peaked!” for years. And in 2024, 17 years after the original iPhone launched, and in the face of immense competition from Android, Apple just set a record for iPhone revenue for the September quarter. It’s astounding. Apple doesn’t release quarterly sales figures anymore, so we have to rely on overall revenue to gauge the vibrancy of iPhone sales. That said, one of two things is happening: 1) iPhone sales are on the rise, or 2) iPhone sales are somewhat flat, but more and more users are opting for the pricier Pro models. Regardless, the actual answer doesn’t matter because the result is the same: the iPhone remains a driving force of revenue for Apple. Consider this: iPhone revenue during the September quarter of 2020 came in at $26.4 billion. Within four years, iPhone revenue skyrocketed by more than 50%. The iPhone might have brighter days ahead Looking ahead, it remains to be seen if Apple Intelligence will prompt a swell of iPhone upgrades. But often overlooked is that most users aren’t upgrading to new iPhone models every year as we have seen in the past. Instead, iPhone users are holding onto their devices for longer than ever before. Therefore, it stands to reason that many people who purchase new iPhones are coming from devices that are 3-6 years old. Put differently, subtle and incremental improvements to the iPhone don’t deter existing users from upgrading. Rather, most are upgrading from older models. For these users, a new iPhone represents a major leap forward in both performance and features. Don't Miss: Today’s deals: $179 AirPods Pro 2, space heaters from $36, $100 off Bose QuietComfort Ultra, more The post The iPhone is a freight train and shows no signs of slowing down appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: Free Echo Pop & Amazon Smart Plug, $30 Philips OneBlade 360, $38 Sony headphones, more Today’s deals: $90 Lenovo Chromebook, $360 Apple Watch Series 10, $100 off Ninja blenders, more Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $365+ free Today’s deals: Rare Nintendo Switch sale, $729 black Apple Watch Ultra 2, 32% off LG G4 OLED TV, more

Since ancient times, the sea has served as a profound symbol, embodying the vastness of human emotion and the mysteries of the unknown. From ancient myths, monsters, and deities to timeless works of literature, its waves have represented freedom, danger, and the depths of the human psyche. The ocean, often perceived as a reflection of humanity’s relationship with nature, has been understood as the source of life and a vital force throughout history. Many creation myths from diverse cultures trace their origins to a primordial aquatic abyss, a formless chaos from which life emerged. In Egyptian mythology, the universe began with the Nu, an endless expanse of water. From this primordial sea, Atum, the god of creation, arose, bringing forth the air (Shu) and moisture (Tefnut) to shape the cosmos. Similarly, Hindu tradition, dating back thousands of years, describes Brahma as having emerged from a lotus flower blooming from Lord Vishnu, the creator god. In both narratives, the sea was not just a backdrop, but a crucial element in the genesis of existence itself. Read moreSection: NewsMyths & LegendsPremiumRead Later 

Imagine if instead of calling former President Donald Trump's supporters "garbage," President Joe Biden said they were "cut-throats who walk in rags and sleep amid filth and vermin," called them cannibals or, even worse, claimed their mothers are all prostitutes.