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Lawmakers grill former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley over Epstein ties

Lawmakers grill former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley over Epstein ties

Published by Sam Flores

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said Thursday that former JPMorgan Chase investment banking chief Jes Staley encouraged the bank to retain Jeffrey Epstein as a client despite internal red flags about the convicted sex offender. “It appears that within JPMorgan there were flags — red flags — about Epstein, but Mr. Staley is on record defending Epstein and encouraging JPMorgan to keep him as a client,” Comer, R-Ky., told CNBC outside Staley’s closed-door interview with the committee. “So we have a lot of questions about that.” Staley served as Epstein’s private banker during his more than three decades at JPMorgan and maintained a close personal relationship with him for years. “If it weren’t for banks and bankers like Jes Staley, then Jeffrey Epstein would not have been able to continue to commit these crimes against women,” Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., an oversight committee member, said at a news conference Thursday. “He would not have continued to do some of the things that he did. But it was because of these banks, that he was …

MPs could return from summer break to grill question-dodging PM Andy Burnham | Politics | News

MPs could return from summer break to grill question-dodging PM Andy Burnham | Politics | News

Published by Sam Flores

MPs could be recalled to Parliament next month so Andy Burnham can be grilled as Prime Minister. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has signalled he is willing to order a two-day recall in August to allow MPs to quiz the new keyholder of No10. Parliamentary sources said Mr Burnham has indicated he needs at least two weeks to get his new government set up before facing MPs, by which time Parliament will be well into its long summer recess. But Sir Linday has opened the door to a hearing next month. One source said: “Six weeks is a very long time to go without proper scrutiny in parliament. It’s maybe understandable that Andy wants a fortnight to get things in place, but that doesn’t mean we have to wait til September.” “I think if people want to come back for a couple of days in early August then the Speaker will not stand in their way.” Sir Lindsay has plans for Mr Burnham and his top team to face a “mega session” of parliamentary scrutiny …

House lawmakers grill top Trump official over AI chip exports

House lawmakers grill top Trump official over AI chip exports

Published by Sam Flores

House lawmakers on Tuesday grilled the Trump administration official tasked with overseeing the country’s export controls, pressing him on the White House’s track record on advanced AI chip sales. Jeffrey Kessler, who serves as head of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), appeared before the House Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss the bureau’s budget… Source link

The Best July 4 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq

The Best July 4 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq

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This said, the $100 price cut is the same on both sizes. So, the best deal outright is certainly on the 2-burner version, down to just $699 for the 4th of July weekend. Note that while there’s no sale, Traeger released a lower-budget griddle line called Irontop this year. I’ve been testing it and have found that the wind shielding is better than on the more expensive version. The same goes for the stability of the griddle legs. The cook plate is the same, but the simplified burner design means there are much more notable hotspots, largely toward the front of the griddle above the burners. In trade, a whopping 36-inch, 4-burner Irontop is a mere $599. Weber Spirit E-210 for $399 ($50 Off) Weber Spirit E-210 Gas Grill The Weber Spirit 200 series has been WIRED’s pick for years as the best gas grill for most people. It’s simple, compact, and affordable. The temp is even. The propane levels are easy to adjust. Like a lot of Webers, the accessory and snap-on options are …

‘I had three-course meal at Savoy Grill and was shocked when bill arrived’

‘I had three-course meal at Savoy Grill and was shocked when bill arrived’

Published by Sam Flores

A food reviewer paid a visit to the Savoy Grill for a slap-up three-course meal – but he was left stunned when the bill arrived. The restaurant, in the Strand, has been open for 127 years but iconic chef Gordon Ramsay has managed it since 2003. It is one of 27 Gordon Ramsay restaurants as possible, and one YouTube food critic is on a mission to eat at all of them (or at least most of the establishments). Sam Wilder took a party of four to the Savoy Grill to see what all the fuss is about. They decided against opting for the tasting menu, which sets you back £125 a head, but by the end of the menu he was left regretting their choice. His three-course meal consisted of a smoked salmon soufflé as a starter, a main of fillet steak with fennel salad, Bloody Mary fries and steamed broccoli, and assorted desserts including a dark chocolate fondant. Sam described the starter as light and rich, although he admitted fish that soft “wasn’t for …

Memorial Day 2026 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq

Memorial Day 2026 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq

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I don’t make the rules. I just know them: The days leading up to Memorial Day are the best time to buy a grill (or a mattress, for that matter). That’s when the big grill and griddle makers are eager to show off their new line. It’s when they hope to lock you in for the whole grilling season—right before your big Memorial Day barbecue. And so, the lead-up to Memorial Day is also when grill manufacturers offer some of their best grill deals of the year. Every appliance listed here has been tested by either me or one of my colleagues on the WIRED Reviews team—these are the ones we recommend, and often the ones we’ve been using and testing for years at a time. Which is to say: These are the best Memorial Day deals on the best grills, smokers, and griddles I know. For more backyard action, check out WIRED’s guide to the Best Grills and Smokers, Best Outdoor Griddles and Flat-Top Grills, Best Pizza Ovens, and Best Smokeless Fire Pits. Want …

“Never seen spending like this”: House Dems grill Vought on war spending

“Never seen spending like this”: House Dems grill Vought on war spending

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White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russel Vought faced harsh criticism over Iran War spending increases from a slew of Democratic lawmakers in the House on Wednesday. As the costs of the Iran War continue to rise, Vought faced an onslaught of questions about the Trump administration’s budgetary decisions. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., asked Vought if fighting “a war of choice” with Iran was more important than “economic development” in the U.S., including social welfare and education programs. Coleman chided Vought for being a part of a “narrative” around the war that “has nothing to do with reality.” “It’s not a war of choice,” Vought insisted. “It’s a security objective.” Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., pressed Vought on the “shocking surge of Pentagon spending” requested by the administration. “We have never seen funding like this,” Balint said, asking Vought if the asked-for $350 billion would “lower costs for Americans” while noting that the amount could fund the Affordable Care Act subsidies for a decade. Vought responded by praising Trump for having “led on …

Traeger Just Launched Its Most Affordable Full-Sized Pellet Grill

Traeger Just Launched Its Most Affordable Full-Sized Pellet Grill

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Pellet grill converts aren’t shy about their love for these versatile outdoor cookers, and many, including CNET, regard Traeger as the best in the booming alternative-grill category. Traeger’s pellet grills allow for precise temperature control via convection heat, easy low-and-slow cooking with minimal oversight and wood-fired flavor you won’t get from gas or charcoal setups. But they aren’t cheap. A full-sized Traeger typically costs the would-be pellet griller about $1,000, but the brand just launched its most budget-friendly line, the Westwood series, ahead of summer 2026. That means you can haul in one of Traeger’s cult-favorite pellet grills with most of its signature bells and whistles for less than $700. Pellet grills are praised for delivering woodfire flavor and precise temperature control. Traeger The new standard Westwood has 653 square inches of grilling space and sells for $699. The XL sports 823 square inches and will cost you $799 — still cheaper than any other large grill in the Traeger lineup. Until now, the cheapest full-sized Traegers, the Ridgewood series, started at $899. The Westwood series builds on the advanced …

Home Depot Spring Black Friday (2026): Best Tool and Grill Deals

Home Depot Spring Black Friday (2026): Best Tool and Grill Deals

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Words have no meaning when Black Friday falls in April and lasts two weeks. Originally coined to denote the pandemonium and chaos when holiday shopping met football games after Thanksgiving, Black Friday has come to blankly mean “discounts whenever.” And so when The Home Depot says they’ve got a “Spring Black Friday” sale going, what they seem to be trying to say is that springtime might as well be Christmas for the DIY and backyard set. It’s when you buy stuff. Except probably for yourself. Anyway, most of this sale is not a barn-burner. But Home Depot loves a BOGO tool sale on the Milwaukee tools used and recommended by WIRED tester Scott Gilbertson. And Weber grills are $50 to $100 off, including a couple of WIRED’s favorite grills on earth. Here are the deals WIRED is tracking on the Home Depot Black Friday Spring Sale, ending April 22. Or just check out the whole Home Depot Black Friday deals below. $50 off the Best Gas Grill for Most Families Weber Spirit E-210 Gas Grill …