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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: Sarah Bloom Raskin, nominee to be vice chairman for supervision and a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, speaks during the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on February 3, 2022 in Washington, DC. Republicans have mounted a significant assault in recent weeks largely focused on Sarah Bloom Raskin arguing that bank regulation should factor in the risks associated with climate change. (Photo by Bill Clark-Pool/Getty Images)

Sen. Joe Manchin says he'll oppose Sarah Bloom Raskin's nomination to a key Fed role

The opposition of Manchin, the Democratic senator from West Virginia, likely dooms Raskin's chances to be confirmed.

Facebook Stored Millions Of User Passwords In Plain, Readable Text

The information was held in a readable format within the company's internal data storage systems. Facebook says it "found no evidence to date" of abuse.

How To Check If Your Facebook Data Was Used By Cambridge Analytica

For some, the news is good: "It doesn't appear your Facebook information was shared with Cambridge Analytica." For others, it's not so clear.

Choco Tacos, the beloved ice cream taco, are being discontinued. The frozen treats are considered a summer staple and are often sold at ice cream trucks.

The Choco Taco is dead, but it will never be forgotten

Klondike confirmed it discontinued the Choco Taco on Monday. The frozen dessert has been around for nearly 40 years and many fans are lamenting its end and sharing their love for it on social media.

Bahujan Samaj Party leader and Uttar Pradesh state Chief Minister Mayawati waves to supporters after being presented a garland made of currency notes, allegedly amounting to the equivalent of $36,735, Wednesday at the party office in Lucknow, India. Mayawati has come under criticism in the past few days for accepting a similar garland, allegedly of a higher value, at a rally Monday.

Letter From India: 'Queen' Of Poor Flaunts Riches

The chief minister of India's most populous state came from humble origins, but Mayawati, as she is known, has not been shy about displaying her wealth. Recently, the show of opulence at a political rally — where she accepted a garland made entirely of money — seems to have gone too far, even by her standards.

Oil pollutes Cavero beach in Ventanilla, Callao, Peru, on Tuesday after high waves attributed to the eruption of an undersea volcano in Tonga caused an oil spill.

The Tonga volcano caused an oil spill on Peru's coast. Fishermen are protesting

Because of waves from Saturday's eruption, an estimated 6,000 barrels of oil were spilled near Peru's main refinery on the coast in an area rich in marine biodiversity.

Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming speaks at a hearing held by the House Jan. 6 committee. Cheney, who serves as vice chair of the committee, is facing a likely defeat in Tuesday's GOP primary in Wyoming.

Liz Cheney is facing a likely primary defeat in Wyoming. Here's why

Cheney, who has spoken out clearly against former President Donald Trump, is down by 20 points in primary polls — and her approval ratings are in the tank among Wyoming Republicans.

US Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) delivers a closing statement during a hearing by the House Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the US Capitol in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2022. - The select House committee conducting the investigation of the Capitol riot is holding its eighth and final hearing, providing a detailed examination of former president Donald Trump's actions on January 6th. More than 850 people have been arrested in connection with the 2021 attack on Congress, which came after Trump delivered a fiery speech to his supporters near the White House falsely claiming that the election was "stolen." (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Liz Cheney is facing a likely primary defeat in Wyoming. Here's why

Cheney, who has spoken out clearly against former President Donald Trump, is down by 20 points in primary polls — and her approval ratings are in the tank among Wyoming Republicans.

FILE - Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks with reporters about aid to Ukraine, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 10, 2022, in Washington. Attorneys representing Graham said Wednesday, July 6, that he intends to challenge a subpoena compelling him to testify before a special grand jury in Georgia investigating former President Donald Trump and his allies' actions after the 2020 election. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Lindsey Graham will fight Georgia 2020 election subpoena, his lawyers say

Graham's attorneys slammed the investigation into former President Donald Trump and his allies' actions in Georgia after the 2020 election as being coordinated with the Jan. 6 committee.

Oprah, Meryl Streep and more have donated at least $1 million to help striking actors

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has raised $15 million over the past three weeks for its emergency fund. The Entertainment Community Fund has received over $6 million since the WGA went on strike.

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