AOC calls out Josh Hawley for fundraising off of his January 6 fist-pump after video showed him fleeing the pro-Trump mob

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been a fierce critic of Sen. Josh Hawley over his actions on January 6, 2021. Chip Somodevilla/David Dee Delgado/Getty Images AOC ripped into Josh Hawley for fundraising off of his infamous fist-pump on January 6. Her criticism came in response to footage showing Hawley fleeing the pro-Trump mob just hours…

Layoffs roil 7-Eleven’s corporate workforce as the company cuts 880 jobs in aftermath of Speedway purchase

A 7-Eleven sign hangs outside a building. Scott Olson/Getty Images Hundreds of employees at 7-Eleven have lost their jobs due to the company’s purchase of Speedway. The cuts will hit 880 employees in Ohio and Texas. If you are a 7-Eleven employee with a story to share about these layoffs, email [email protected]. Over 800 7-Eleven…

An assignment of benefits contract lets someone else bill an insurance provider on your behalf

Assignment of benefits agreements are common in healthcare and home construction. Marco VDM/Getty An assignment of benefits is a contract that lets a service provider bill your insurance company directly. These agreements are often used in industries like healthcare and home repair. Assigning your benefits to someone else can streamline payments, but may increase fraud…

Marines pull new amphibious vehicles out of the water after one rolled over and another broke down in high surf

Marines assigned to the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct waterborne training with an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) traveling from shore to amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Willow Marshall Two new Marine Corps amphibious vehicles were disabled just off the California coast this week….

Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ is now playing exclusively in theaters, but the sci-fi horror film is expected to hit Peacock in September

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer in “Nope.” Universal Pictures “Nope,” the new horror film from director Jordan Peele, is now playing exclusively in theaters. The movie is expected to stream on Peacock in September, but an official release date hasn’t been…

Biden is 79, vaccinated, and twice boosted. Here’s his risk of severe COVID.

The White House disclosed Thursday that President Joe Biden had contracted a mild case of COVID-19. Nicholas Kamm/Getty Images President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. The White House said he is “experiencing very mild symptoms.” Experts say that Biden’s fully vaccinated and twice-boosted status bodes well for his chances of avoiding severe illness….

Investors are dumping Chinese bonds at a record pace as sell-off extends to a 5th straight month

China’s yuan has tumbled in recent weeks. Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images Foreign investors parted with $8.3 billion in Chinese sovereign bonds last month. That’s the most since 2014, when Bloomberg began tracking the data from official sources. The bond sales in June also marked the fifth consecutive month that global investors dumped Chinese debt. Foreign investors…