Author name: Krista Sullivan

Krista Sullivan, who writes about politics, health, business, and finance for Hermes News, is a lifelong news junkie. She spent her childhood reading the newspaper from front to back every day and developed an interest in politics at a young age. After graduating from college, Krista worked as a reporter for several local newspapers before moving to Hermes News in 2015. She has been covering the economy since then and enjoys writing about new developments in the field.

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Bored German Translator Calls Trump's Speech 'Shit' On Live Mic

When even Germans are tired of listening to fascists drone on and on… Video by The Guardian. Source: Daily Beast A bored German translator was caught in a hot mic moment after being heard calling Donald Trump’s presidential speech “s—.” The translator, working for German TV channel Phoenix, appeared to get frustrated during the 2,885-word […]

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Gary Gensler Officially Out: What Does It Mean for Ripple (XRP)?

TL;DR Gary Gensler was replaced with pro-crypto advocate Mark Uyeda. The lawsuit between Ripple and the securities regulator continues, with the XRP army expecting a favorable resolution after the changes at the agency’s helm. Gensler’s Tenure is Over Gary Gensler – the former Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – officially stepped

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Let Them Cluck

For most Angelinos, Monday was the second worst day of January 2025. On January 7th, we lost our homes; now, the new Larry ‘Lonesome’ Rhodes has been inaugurated. It’s early days, let them cluck around on the airwaves like assholes. Let’s get this straight. On January 19th, the country was supposedly in flames; today, all

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Fanone Lays Into Trump, MAGA, After Pardon Of Insurrectionists

Officer Michael Fanone didn’t mince words when asked about Trump pardoning all of his J6 “hostages” who assaulted Fanone and his fellow officers during the insurrection on the Capitol. Fanone made an appearance on CNN shortly after the pardons were announced, and I share his disgust with what Trump just did, and with those that

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NAD decisions roundup: Recent advertising claims challenged in beauty and personal care industry

In recent decisions by the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs, three beauty and personal care brands were recommended to modify or discontinue advertising claims related to their products. These cases, involving NuOrganic Cosmetics, Solawave, and Oral Essentials, emphasize the importance of reliable evidence to support product claims, especially in the beauty and

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Neo-Nazis Ecstatic After Elon's Nazi Salute: We Are Back!

We’re watching American democracy die before our eyes. Source: Wired Neo-Nazis are celebrating Elon Musk making two Nazi-like salutes during a speech to tens of thousands of President Donald Trump supporters on Monday. “Elections come and go, some elections are important, some are not, but this one really mattered,” Musk said during his address inside

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Non-Fiction, a Mystery, & More

Swordheart The delicious bodyguard romance of From Blood and Ash meets the delightful charm of The Princess Bride in this cozy fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling author T. Kingfisher Halla has unexpectedly inherited the estate of the wealthy distant uncle she’s been caring for for the past decade. Unfortunately, she is also saddled with money-hungry relatives full of devious

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Class action lawsuit filed against Mielle Organics and P&G over hair loss allegations

A newly filed class action lawsuit accuses Mielle Organics LLC and its parent company, The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), of misrepresenting the safety of their Rosemary Mint Scalp & Strengthening Hair Oil. The complaint, filed by plaintiff Georgina Gomes in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, alleges that the product

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Obol Airdrops Ethereum Solo Stakers & Community to Build Largest Decentralized Operator Ecosystem

[PRESS RELEASE – Lisbon, Portugal, January 21st, 2025] Today, the Obol Collective announced its Decentralized Operator Ecosystem (DOE) and airdropped the new OBOL Token to thousands of Ethereum solo stakers, Rocketpool node operators, Obol Techne Credential holders, and other core community members. The DOE, consisting of over 600 credentialed mainnet distributed validator (DV) operators and

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