Monthly Archives: October 2022

Biden’s marijuana order is big, but far from the largest mass pardon in history

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House October 6, 2022 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer/Getty Images President Joe Biden announced Thursday he was pardoning federal marijuana possession convictions. The action impacts thousands, but past mass pardons have been even greater, experts told Insider….

See the first-ever Supreme Court photo with 4 female justices, as Ketanji Brown Jackson joined the bench

Members of the Supreme Court sit for a new group portrait following the addition of Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, at the Supreme Court building on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite The Supreme Court posed for a group photo with its newest justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. The justices are arranged in the…

Putin’s disastrous war in Ukraine has pushed him into the ‘most precarious moment’ of his decades in power, top Russia expert says

Russian President Vladimir Putin Contributor/Getty Images Putin faces the “most precarious moment” of his time in power, Angela Stent told Insider. Stent, a top Russia expert, said Putin’s grip on power has slipped because of Russia’s mounting failures in Ukraine. The Russian army appears “incompetent,” Stent said, and the situation “looks bad” for Putin. Russian…

‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ is A24’s latest horror movie — here’s how to stream the slasher starring Amandla Stenberg and Pete Davidson

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Bee, Sophie, Jordan, and Alice in “Bodies Bodies Bodies.” A24/Gwen Capistran “Bodies Bodies Bodies” is now available to buy for $20 from digital retailers like Amazon. The slasher movie is produced by A24 (“Everything Everywhere All at Once“). A cheaper rental…

Nasdaq plunges nearly 4% as US stocks sell off after strong jobs report solidifies outlook for another big rate hike

Spencer Platt / Getty Images US stocks plunged on Friday after a strong September jobs report solidified an outsized Fed rate hike in November.The US economy added 263,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.“Today’s job report indicates the job market keeps chugging along – and the Fed has more work to…

Apple iPhone 14 review: A teeny upgrade from the iPhone 13, but new emergency features make it worth considering

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The iPhone 14 could have been a lackluster upgrade had it not been for Apple’s meaningful new Crash Detection safety feature. Antonio Villas-Boas/Insider Overall, the iPhone 14 is a minimal year-over-year upgrade from last year’s iPhone 13. The iPhone 14 comes…

‘Interview with the Vampire’ is a new series based on Anne Rice’s bestselling horror novel — here’s how to watch new episodes

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Sam Reid and Jacob Anderson in “Interview with the Vampire.” AMC “Interview with the Vampire” is a new series based on the popular book by Anne Rice. The gothic horror series tells the story of vampires Louis and Lestat in the…

Amazon Echo buying guide: Every smart speaker explained to help find which one is right for you

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Amazon’s Echo lineup includes multiple smart speakers and displays. Amazon Amazon’s Echo smart speakers and displays are handy digital assistant devices with built-in Alexa support.  The lineup includes the Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Studio speakers, as well as four different…