• ‘Democrats for Cruz’: Ted Cruz highlights support from Texas’s blue voters while others laugh him off

    Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) launched a new element of his campaign, Democrats for Cruz, aiming to poach Democrats from his challenger, Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX), and show his bipartisan ability. Reps. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) laughed at the idea that Cruz could be bipartisan. “Honestly, my response would be my laughter,” Escobar […]

  • Kitty set out to have casual sex for a year to see if women really can have no-strings liaisons. What she discovered was the horrifying reality of how men now believe they can treat women in the bedroom

    At the end of her third date with a man called Jack , Kitty Ruskin tried to say goodbye and found herself seized by the throat. They were standing outside a station, and Jack held her in a shockingly violent way.

  • Here's how we beat Ted Cruz and save the Senate

    It doesn't get nearly enough attention, but Democrats have some key opportunities to go on offense this fall as they fight to retain their narrow majority in the U.S. Senate. Embedded Content It's all about exploiting GOP vulnerabilities. And it so happens that one of the worst Republicans up for reelection this year is also one of the weakest: none other than Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. And even better, Democrats have put forward one of the strongest possible candidates for this race....

  • Can you bury a word? How about a really, really bad word?

    A Houston playwright, inspired by a mock funeral held by the NAACP in 2007, contemplates that question.

  • GM boosts full-year guidance after strong Q1 beat; still sees 'variable profit' in EV unit by year end

    GM kept the earnings momentum going with strong first quarter results, resulting in the automaker upping its full-year guidance. GM also still sees "positive variable profit" in its EV business in the back half of 2024 as well.

  • Ted Cruz Pressured to Turn on Donald Trump

    Republican Senator Ted Cruz is being pressured to turn on former President Donald Trump after former National Enquirer published David Pecker testified that he helped Trump's 2016 campaign by manufacturing fake stories about Cruz.Pecker made the remarks at Trump's hush-money criminal trial in New York City on Monday and Tuesday, testifying that he helped the then-future president win the White House by agreeing to publish negative and false stories about Cruz and his other political rivals...

  • Ted Cruz could face IRS issues over podcast deal

    U.S. Rep. Ted Cruz's podcast deal with iHeartMedia, which has drawn fire form both campaign finance watchdogs and political rivals, also may face scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service, the Houston Chronicle reports. Tax experts told the Texas Republican's hometown newspaper that he may be required to report income from his podcast distribution contract on tax documents — even if he's not personally collecting cash for creating the shows. "It's still going to be his income, because...

  • Are Democrats really poised to overcome Trump’s momentum?

    Michael Lind has written a provocative commentary, partly in response to John Judis and Ruy Texeira’s recent book, “Where Have All the Democrats Gone?” Lind would have us believe that the Democratic Party will do better in November than its naysayers suggest. Contrary to what Texiera-Judis maintain, namely that the Democrats have lost their traditional working-class base and may no longer be flourishing among racial minorities, the Dems supposedly have the wind at their back. The only reliable...

  • Yes, you can still get stung through a bee suit

    In general, honeybees are gentle creatures who rarely sting unless provoked or feel their hive or queen are under attack.

  • Can Netflix keep up its momentum after two-year turnaround?

    Two years on from what felt like doomsday for the streamer, Netflix has reignited subscriber and revenue growth and swept aside its SVoD rivals. But questions remain over whether its move into live events and advertising can drive a new phase of growth.

  • Christopher Walken used to be a lion tamer, yes, really

    Some actors go out of their way to learn new skills that will help them stand out when the casting producer is scanning the list of potential auditionees. Sword fighting, singing, horse riding are all normal skills for an actor to have if they want to star in action movies, but one A-lister has them all beat because his resume has 'lion tamer' on it. Christopher Walken is the actor in question, and he's admitted in the past to having some experience in the field of lion taming. Yes, you...

  • VidIQ Review: Can It Really Help Your YouTube Channel?

    Looking for a VidIQ review to understand if it’s worth your time and effort? I did the heavy lifting for you and decided to explore its most critical features and pricing. There’s also a helpful tutorial if you decide to try the service! What Is VidIQ? VidIQ is an AI-powered platform for generating YouTube video […]