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☆ The Biggest Debates and Opinions in 2022 - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +30 min

Opinion The 22 Debates That Made Us Rage, Roll Our Eyes, and Change Our Minds in 2022Debating is what we do here at Times Opinion. To many, she was an icon: She ruled for 70 years, presided over the transition from empire to commonwealth and served as a living link to the generation that won World War II. (Though Ben Bernanke, a former Fed chairman himself, wrote in The Times that that wasn’t going to happen.) The United States and its European allies poured weapons and aid into Ukraine, but how was this going to end? As 2022 draws to a close, the fighting continues and peace talks look as distant as ever — which probably means that the debates will continue.

☆ Inside the largest mansion for sale in Malibu, going for $58.8 million
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Ray Parisi | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

watch nowThis $58,808,000 mansion overlooking the Pacific Ocean is one of the largest homes for sale in Malibu. The hot neighborhood's top sale closed in October commanding just over $2,500 per square foot, according to public records, way above average for Malibu. After completing the Kaizen House, he listed it in March for $74.8 million — or more than $4,500 a square foot. Here's a look around the $58.8 million Kaizen House:The home's dramatic entrance delivers fire, water, and intricately carved Belgian bluestone walls Simon BerlynHalliday infused the mansion with Indonesian influences that are evident even before stepping inside. Simon BerlynPrimary suite Simon BerlynThe home's upper level includes six ensuite bedrooms, each with its own terrace.

When using a credit card, it's important to pay your balance in full each month, make payments on time, and only spend what you can afford to pay. You can pay rent with it, you can get your oil changed with it, or you can pay your credit card bill with it. You'll be hard-pressed to find a cash-back credit card that offers such a high return on select spending. Alternative: The Citi® Double Cash Card is another wildly popular credit card for all your non-bonused spending. The card earns 1% back when you make a purchase and 1% back when you pay your credit card — giving you effectively 2% back for all your spending.

☆ Making the case for anchovies
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Casey Barber | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Bagna cauda, the Italian dipping sauce made from anchovies, garlic, butter and olive oil, is traditionally served with crudités as an appetizer. Bagna cauda is an Italian dipping sauce for vegetables made from anchovies, garlic, butter and olive oil. Anchovies in pastaFinally, the same strategy of dissolving the umami flavors of anchovies in a sauce comes into play when making a rich and comforting pasta. When buying anchoviesWhen choosing a tin or jar of anchovies, Roman said to make sure the anchovies are oil-packed, salt-cured anchovy fillets, not brined, pickled or whole anchovies. Though the ingredients in each container should be the same — anchovies, salt and olive oil — the fillets will vary in saltiness, taste and texture.

☆ As Covid cases rise, it's yes to masks, no to mandates
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The current rise in Covid-19 cases is one leg of a triple threat – a “tridemic,” a “tripledemic” or a “trifecta,” as some news organizations are calling it – along with a bad flu season and an RSV outbreak hitting mainly children. People at higher risk of getting sick should wear masks when there is medium spread, such as in Los Angeles County. “You can count masking, vaccines, boosting, testing – all of that is part of the spectrum of protecting yourself and your family,” Fauci said. But if Covid-19 cases were to increase, a little less than two-thirds of Americans, 65%, said they would wear a mask. This will be the conundrum for public health officials if Covid-19 cases continue along with this “tripledemic” – how to get people to wear masks without trying to make them do it.

On its face, Moore v. Harper, the case being considered by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, deals with whether the North Carolina Supreme Court acted within its rights last year. In 2021, the state's highest court overturned the congressional redistricting maps drawn by the GOP-controlled state Legislature for being gerrymandered along partisan lines. The Independent State Legislature doctrine could open the door to giving state legislators the power to decide, for example, which presidential candidate will receive their state’s Electoral College votes. With the Supreme Court potentially lending their imprimatur to ISL this spring, each state legislative election could put the integrity of our democracy at risk. For those of us who believe in democracy, that means only one thing: We cannot rest on our laurels.

☆ Midterm Elections Produce More States Controlled by One Party
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Rosie Ettenheim | Randy Yeip | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

After weeks of uncertainty, New Hampshire Republicans emerged this week with a slim majority in the state House of Representatives following midterm elections. With the GOP retaining control of the state House and Senate and the governorship, New Hampshire brings to 39 the number of states with a governing trifecta—one party holding a majority in both legislative chambers while also occupying the governor’s mansion. It is the most trifectas since 1947. Democrats now hold 17 state trifectas, compared with 22 held by Republicans, after the party flipped legislative chambers in Minnesota and Michigan and governorships in Massachusetts and Maryland. The GOP flipped one governorship, in Nevada, loosening Democrats’ grip on a state where that party maintained control of both legislative chambers.

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☆ Democrats’ next big fight: Which state goes first in the 2024 presidential primary
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Seitz-Wald-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Alex Seitz-Wald | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

With Iowa facing possible eviction from the early states, many expect Democrats to elevate a Midwest state. The DNC’s rules and bylaws committee is scheduled to meet in early December in Washington to discuss the presidential primary schedule. The old system began with caucuses in Iowa, went to the New Hampshire primary, then Nevada and finally South Carolina. This week, Nevada Democrats attempted to leverage their party’s midterm performance into an early state slot — including Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s victory that decided the Senate majority. A Democrat working on Nevada’s push said the DNC has laid out criteria for early state consideration and voter access is a top concern.

☆ A record number of parents are missing work due to a 'trifecta' of kids sick with COVID, flu, and RSV. It leaves them vulnerable as a possible recession looms.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

104,000 Americans missed work in October due to "childcare problems." The record figure was driven by many children falling sick COVID, the flu, or RSV. In October, a record high 104,000 Americans missed work due to "childcare problems," according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data dating back to 2003. KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk attributed the record rise to a "trifecta of kids filling ICUs with RSV, flu and out sick to COVID." Have you missed work recently due to childcare needs and are willing to discuss how it has affected your family financially?

☆ This is the best dish you could serve at Thanksgiving
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( Casey Barber | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —As iconic Thanksgiving dishes go, stuffing is likely runner-up only to turkey as the dish most often on the dining table. Classic bread stuffing and variationsA traditional bread and herb stuffing is a fan favorite for many reasons. Think of this basic stuffing recipe as a jumping-off point for bringing more main dish energy to the table (especially if you’re considering a turkey-free or plant-based Thanksgiving this year). In place of meat-based ingredients, nuts, seeds and dried fruit can also bring in flavor and textural interest. Chestnut stuffing was once as popular as oyster stuffing, as the meaty but tender nuts give the dish a subtly earthy and sweet undertone.

☆ The Republican Wipeout in Michigan
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( The Editorial Board | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

If Florida is an example of a state Republican Party governing well and building a majority, Michigan is the opposite. Wolverine State Republicans suffered an election wipeout Tuesday that leaves them without any legislative power for the first time in decades. Gretchen Whitmer won re-election despite punishing schools closures, and state Democrats gained their first trifecta in about 40 years. Democrats picked up seats in the state Senate, flipping it to 20-18 Democrats from 22-16 Republicans. Republicans had a supermajority in the state Senate and a trifecta only four years ago.

☆ Trump-endorsed Republican Joe Lombardo defeats Gov. Steve Sisolak in Nevada's gubernatorial election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Steve Sisolak was defeated by Republican Joe Lombardo in Nevada's gubernatorial race. (3 Districts) Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. NV-01NV-03NV-04 House Governor Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Steve Sisolak was defeated by Republican Joe Lombardo in Nevada's gubernatorial election. His opponent, Lombardo, raised $3.7 million, spent $4.7 million, and had $1.8 million on hand, as of September 30.

Every day of the year on the homefront, however, active-duty military families leave behind neighbors and local ties to little fanfare as they relocate to other bases. Right now, military families are not getting enough financial assistance in coping with the cost of constant moves. Since military families move on government orders, they do not have the option of choosing less expensive regions or staying put. Supporting our military families shouldn’t fall solely to the Defense Department, however. Military families are part of our communities, and they need our support.

☆ Right-wing media powerhouses pan Trump amid Republicans' underperformance in the midterms
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Three of the most prominent right-wing media outlets in the US are turning on Trump. Fox News, the NY Post, and WSJ editorial board all published critical pieces about Trump amid Republican underperformance in the midterms. The New York Post published a Thursday cover story mocking "Trumpty Dumpty" for failing to unify the Republican Party. The Wall Street Journal's editorial board followed suit, publishing a piece Thursday calling Trump the GOP's "biggest loser." The WSJ editorial board blamed Trump for having "botched" the 2022 midterms, adding that "it could hand Democrats the Senate for two more years."

☆ Live Results: Gov. Steve Sisolak faces off against Trump-endorsed Republican Joe Lombardo in Nevada's gubernatorial election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Steve Sisolak ran against Republican Joe Lombardo in Nevada's gubernatorial race. (3 Districts) Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. NV-01NV-03NV-04 House Governor Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Steve Sisolak faced off against Republican Joe Lombardo in Nevada's gubernatorial election. His opponent, Lombardo, had raised $3.7 million, spent $4.7 million, and had $1.8 million on hand, as of September 30.

☆ Live Election Results: Georgia State Legislature
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Polls close in the state at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. All 56 of the seats in the Georgia State Senate are up for election, and Republicans currently control the chamber by a margin of 12 seats. The Georgia House and Senate are currently under Republican control are considered generally likely to remain as such, but it is still a competitive cycle. Polls close in the state at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Georgia House of Representatives election results:Georgia Senate election results:

☆ Live Election Results: Florida State Legislature
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Polls close in the state at 7 p.m. local time. Given the state has multiple timezones, the first polls close at 7 p.m. EST and the last polls close at 8 p.m. EST. This cycle, all 40 of the seats in the Florida State Senate are up for election, and Republicans currently control the chamber by a margin of 7 seats. Given the state has multiple timezones, the first polls close at 7 p.m. EST and the last polls close at 8 p.m. EST. Florida House of Representatives election results:Florida Senate election results:

☆ Live Election Results: California State Legislature
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Polls close in the state at 8 p.m. local time, or 11 p.m. EST. It symobilizes the 2022 Election. Election 2022 Results Explore more election results Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Virginia Washington WisconsinThe California Assembly and Senate are currently under Democratic control and are not seen as particularly competitive. Polls close in the state at 8 p.m. local time, or 11 p.m. EST. California State Assembly election results:California State Senate election results:

☆ Alabama is holding elections for its state senate, house, and supreme court
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

It symobilizes the 2022 Election. Alabama Legislature election results:There are 35 seats in the Alabama State Senate, each of which are up for election. All 105 of the seats in the Alabama House of Representatives are also up for election. There are eight justices and one chief justice in the Alabama Supreme Court. State supreme court justices are chosen via partisan elections and serve six-year terms.

☆ Live Election Results: Hawaii State Legislature
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Polls close in the state at 7 p.m. local time, or 12 p.m. EST. It symobilizes the 2022 Election. Election 2022 Hawaii Results Explore more election results Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Virginia Washington WisconsinThe Hawaii House and Senate are currently under Democratic control and are not seen as particularly competitive. Polls close in the state at 7 p.m. local time, or 12 p.m. EST. Hawaii House of Representatives election results:Hawaii Senate election results:

☆ Live Election Results: Missouri State Legislature
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Polls close in the state at 7 p.m. local time, or 8 p.m. EST. It symobilizes the 2022 Election. Election 2022 Missouri Results Explore more election results Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Virginia Washington WisconsinThe Missouri House and Senate are currently under Republican control and are not seen as particularly competitive. Polls close in the state at 7 p.m. local time, or 8 p.m. EST. Missouri House of Representatives election results:Missouri Senate election results:

Senate Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. The Alabama House and Senate are currently under Republican control and are not seen as particularly competitive. Alabama Legislature election results:There are 35 seats in the Alabama State Senate, each of which are up for election. All 105 of the seats in the Alabama House of Representatives are also up for election. State supreme court justices are chosen via partisan elections and serve six-year terms.

☆ Live Election Results: Oklahoma State Legislature
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Polls close in the state at 7 p.m. local time, or 8 p.m. EST. It symobilizes the 2022 Election. Election 2022 Oklahoma Results Explore more election results Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Virginia Washington WisconsinThe Oklahoma House and Senate are currently under Republican control and are not seen as particularly competitive. Polls close in the state at 7 p.m. local time, or 8 p.m. EST. Oklahoma House of Representatives election results:Oklahoma Senate election results:

☆ Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds faces off against Democrat Deidre DeJear in Iowa's gubernatorial election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Kim Reynolds is running against Democrat Deidre DeJear in Iowa's gubernatorial race. Iowa has a trifecta, with the GOP in control of the governorship and both chambers of the state legislature. Kim Reynolds faces off against Democrat Deidre DeJear in Iowa's gubernatorial election. Iowa's gubernatorial candidatesReynolds is Iowa's first female governor. Prior to being elected lieutenant governor, she served in the Iowa State Senate, representing the 48th District.

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