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Washington CNN  —  Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Sunday that “political aspirations” drove Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s exit from the Democratic Party, as he vowed to take a “hard look” at supporting a potential Democratic challenge to her in Arizona. “She has her reasons. I happen to suspect that it’s probably a lot to do with politics back in Arizona. I think the Democrats are not all that enthusiastic about somebody who helps sabotage some of the most important legislation that protects the interests of working families and voting rights and so forth,” Sanders told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State…

The Bank of England is expected to increase its base interest rate from 3% to 3.5% at a meeting this Thursday, which would hit homeowners with variable mortgages Homeowners are set to be hit by higher mortgage charges as the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates again within days. Bank bosses will meet on Thursday to decide whether to push up the cost of borrowing even further. Financial experts expect the Bank’s base interest rate to be hiked from 3% to 3.5%, which would be a 14-year high. It will be the ninth time in a row…

Five weeks after the Jets stunned the Bills with a 20-17 win, these two teams will meet again in Week 14 in a crucial matchup toward deciding the eventual winner of the AFC East. Once again, the Bills are double-digit favorites at BetMGM to beat their division rivals, though New York is arguably a better team than when these teams faced off last. Can it pull off another shocking result as a big underdog? Here’s how we’re betting Sunday’s contest, which kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on CBS. Risk Free First Bet up to $1,000 with NPBONUS New customers…

Rising fuel prices this year mean that the cost of owning and running an electric car is now lower than petrol or diesel in almost every country in Europe, according to data from automotive lease provider LeasePlan.Battery vehicles remain more expensive than traditional engine models to buy, although have lower running costs because of less maintenance and cheaper refuelling. The industry considers the point at which electric cars become as cheap as petrol models to own, run and service — the “total cost of ownership” — a key moment that could trigger a widespread switch to battery vehicles.LeasePlan, which has…

A young Bentley driver was stabbed multiple times by a group of attackers during an attempted robbery in Queens on Friday — but was able to keep the $41,000 he had hidden in his jacket, cops said. The 20-year-old victim told cops the incident began around 10:30 p.m. when he parked his car at 194th Street and 75th Avenue in Fresh Meadows and was approached by a stranger who started a conversation with him. When the victim got out of his luxury car, he was attacked by the man and two other men he didn’t know, cops said. One of…

Wendy Holdener produced a fearless second run to win the women’s slalom in Sestriere as Mikaela Shiffrin grabbed second and Petra Vlhova threw away another halfway lead. Just as she had 24 hours earlier in the giant slalom, Vlhova headed into the second run with an advantage over the field and finished on the bottom step of the podium. It had been Marta Bassino to pounce on her errors on Saturday. It was Holdener’s turn on Sunday.The Swiss started the second run 0.24secs adrift of Vlhova, but delivered an attacking and consistent run to put herself top of the standings…

CNN  —  Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place. CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC’s Kelly Ripa will co-host the 16th Annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute, premiering live at 8 p.m. ET. They will be joined by more than a dozen celebrities, including supermodel and activist Naomi Campbell and actors Adam Scott of “Severance,” Aubrey Plaza of “The White Lotus” and Tenoch Huerta of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” who will serve as award presenters. The 2022 CNN Hero of the Year will be revealed during the live broadcast, selected by CNN’s…

On December 11, the Bitcoin price prediction remains mixed as BTC consolidates in a narrow range of $17,000 to 17,350 despite trading volume shooting to $15 billion. New Jersey has set a goal of becoming the most crypto-friendly state in the United States. This is why the state is proposing the “Digital Assets and Blockchain Regulation” Act, which will allow DAOs to incorporate within its boundaries, offer tax advantages for digital currency companies, and give stock certificates to its investors.Senator Robert Singer, a Republican, introduced the bill in the hopes that it would make the state more accommodating to businesses operating…

Washington CNN  —  The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history.From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it’s a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. But far from the spotlight is a woman who helped make all that happen: Louisa Terrell. As the director of the White House Office of…

Doing it their way! Stars have their own unique traditions that they follow religiously during the holiday season. Whether it’s watching a specific film with the family or eating a certain meal, celebrities like Blake Lively are proud of keeping the annual pattern going. The Gossip Girl star, who shares three daughters with husband Ryan Reynolds, previously opened up the most important part when it comes to celebrating the holidays. “It’s really just about being with family,” Lively said in a Gucci Premiere video in 2014. “So we never leave the house, whether we’re making ginger bread houses, or baking…