Biden calls the Supreme Court ‘more of an advocacy group’ than an ‘evenhanded’ institution

President Joe Biden walks over to speak with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Biden criticized the Supreme Court as “more of an advocacy group.” The president has expressed his disapproval of the court since its abortion-rights decision. The court overturned…

A rout by the US in an air battle around Taiwan led Japan to adopt desperate tactics in World War II’s final months

Sailors watch a near-miss by a Japanese bomb on a US Navy carrier during the Battle of Formosa in October 1944. US Navy/Interim Archives/Getty Images On October 12, 1944, US carrier planes kicked off days of raids against Japanese forces on Formosa. The island, now called Taiwan, was a hub in a network of Japanese…

30 products you can grab at their lowest price ever before the October Amazon Prime Day sale ends tonight

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Amazon/Insider For the first time ever, Amazon is hosting a Prime Day sale in October. Much like Prime Day, Prime Early Access is a two-day sale with exclusive deals for Prime members including all-time low prices for some of our favorite…

Los Angeles City Council member Nury Martinez resigns – but does not apologize – after explosive audio of racist comments leaked

Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Los Angeles City Council member Nury Martinez resigned on Wednesday after building pressure, including from the White House, due to racist comments she was recorded making in a closed-door meeting. In a long statement…

4 ways I’ll strategically use my credit card points in a recession to help my spending and savings goals

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Redeeming credit card points for cash back or statement credits when you’re…

Todd Howard talks Starfield’s “hard sci-fi” approach in new developer video

With Starfield’s hugely anticipated 2023 release growing ever-closer, Bethesda has launched a new Q&A video series, and episode one sees director Todd Howard responding to a number of community queries – including sharing some thoughts on traits, dialogue, and whether Starfield can be described as a “hard sci-fi” game. Howard began the chat by detailing…