This week’s question: A relabeled $2.70 supermarket wine won the gold medal at a prestigious French wine contest, with unsuspecting judges describing it as possessing a “suave, nervous, and rich palate with clean young scents.” What would you rename this bottle of plonk to reflect its upset victory? Click here to see the results of last…
This week’s question: A relabeled $2.70 supermarket wine won the gold medal at a prestigious French wine contest, with unsuspecting judges describing it as possessing a “suave, nervous, and rich palate with clean young scents.” What would you rename this bottle of plonk to reflect its upset victory? Click here to see the results of last…
Debt talks run down to the wire: Does it have to be like this? | View caption Hide caption In recent years, budget measures have been passed largely along party lines, using a congressional loophole to get around the filibuster. Although the budget process still leaves some room for bipartisan negotiating in a divided government, recent…
16 weeks to a new job: Can certificate programs be game changers? | View caption Hide caption He got hired at Securitas USA in 2022. But to secure his job, he needed to complete a course and a licensure exam. In came Delaware Technical Community College via its continuing education/workforce training program. Mr. Cavaciuti took…
Attorneys general from nearly all 50 states have joined together to file a lawsuit against an Arizona telecommunication company for allegedly making billions of robocalls, many of which appeared to be scams. The coalition behind the complaint includes attorneys general from 48 states and the District of Columbia. They filed a complaint against Avid Telecom…
The legalization of sports betting is generating billions in revenue — and ruining lots of lives. Here’s everything you need to know: How much is being bet? A staggering amount. Last year Americans placed $93.7 billion in game bets, according to the trade publication SportsHandle. In the first three months of 2023, nearly $30 billion…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Officials who work for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration — not his campaign — have been sending text messages to Florida lobbyists soliciting political contributions for DeSantis’ presidential bid, a breach of traditional norms that has raised ethical and legal questions and left many here in the state capital shocked. NBC News reviewed…
This week’s question: A suspected drunk driver allegedly tried to fool police by putting his dog in the driver’s seat. Come up with the name of a charge for this unusual attempt at DUI dodging. Click here to see the results of last week’s contest: Pet planes How to enter: Submissions should be emailed to [email protected]. Please include…
Attorneys general from nearly all 50 states have joined together to file a lawsuit against an Arizona telecommunication company for allegedly making billions of robocalls, many of which appeared to be scams. The coalition behind the complaint includes attorneys general from 48 states and the District of Columbia. They filed a complaint against Avid Telecom…
After a most tantalizing of victories, having inflicted the heaviest defeat in half a century on the opposition, Greece’s center-right Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed Monday that he would seek a second national election within weeks to secure the majority he needs to govern alone. With 99.70% of the votes counted, Mitsotakis’ New Democracy party…