Want to Help Fix the Government? Trump’s New Department Is Hiring But Don’t Expect a Paycheck
Elnur / shutterstock.comDonald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is looking for “super high-IQ” individuals willing to work more than 80 hours a week—without pay. The department, led by Elon Musk (CEO of Tesla and a dogecoin fan) and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to slash wasteful government spending, cut regulations, and overhaul federal agencies. Neither Musk […]
California Traffic: The Thanksgiving Gauntlet You’d Be Crazy to Enter
Dogora Sun / shutterstock.comAh, Thanksgiving. A time for family, gratitude, and if you live in California, absolute gridlock. A recent report lists the top 20 busiest roads to avoid during Thanksgiving travel, and surprise, surprise—most of them are right in the Golden State. Because what could be more Californian than paying sky-high gas prices to sit in bumper-to-bumper […]
Stars and Stripes in the Streets: Patriotic Art Sparks Pride Across the USA
EWY Media / shutterstock.comAcross the United States, public spaces are taking on a new look—and it’s red, white, and blue all over. Patriotic art installations celebrating American history, values, and heroes are popping up in cities and towns, bringing a fresh wave of pride to public parks, squares, and even building facades. These installations go beyond the standard […]
Kamala Is Finding Out Who Her Friends Are Right Now
Peter Serocki / shutterstock.comThey say you don’t really know who your friends are until a crisis hits. Kamala Harris is learning that the hard way right now. Having lost a presidential election due to the Trump team’s anti-cheating measures, Kamala is now officially a loser. For a Democrat, that means total ostracization because they don’t have any real […]
The Gun Control Battle Just Got Harder: Can Activists Stop Trump?
Heidi Besen / shutterstock.comGun violence prevention groups said they’re not backing down from their push for stronger gun laws, even with former President Donald Trump back in the White House. Trump, who’s vowed to undo President Biden’s efforts to curb gun violence, centered much of his campaign around opposing Biden’s actions. Both he and Senator JD Vance, have […]
Wildfires Rage in the West as Communities Brace for More Evacuations
Toa55 / shutterstock.comIt’s that time of year again—the West is ablaze, and fire season has hit with a vengeance. Communities in California, Oregon, and Washington are facing an all-too-familiar nightmare as wildfires sweep through forests and threaten neighborhoods. The red flag warnings are up, and residents are once again packing their bags, ready to evacuate at a […]
TGI Fridays Franchisees Furious Over Gift Card Debacle
SnapTPhotography / shutterstock.comIf you’re holding onto a TGI Fridays gift card, now’s the time to use it. With TGI Fridays filing for bankruptcy, there’s nearly $50 million in outstanding gift cards floating around, and franchise owners are worried they’ll end up footing the bill without any reimbursement. TGI Fridays Inc., which owns 39 of the chain’s U.S. […]
Don’t Let Congress Drop the Ball: Your Health Insurance is on the Line
So, you think the only tax drama looming over us is the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2025? Well, hold onto your wallets, folks! Another tax change is set to disappear and could hit millions of Americans right where it hurts: their health insurance premiums. If Congress doesn’t get its act […]
Airline Passenger Sues After She Claims Injury by an Ice Cream Sandwich
JetBlue is facing another food-related scandal after a woman says she broke her tooth on an ice cream sandwich that was “dangerously cold.” The lawsuit alleges that Kiara Quinonez bit into a delicious CHOMP by Nightingale Strawberry Shortcake ice cream sandwich on a flight from New York to Paris when it happened. The lawsuit says […]
Unchecked Amazon Fires Set Brazil’s Rainforest Ablaze — and Criminals Are Cashing In
Toa55 / shutterstock.comThe Amazon rainforest is facing a record-breaking fire season in Brazil, with new reports linking the devastation to organized criminal groups exploiting climate chaos. Recent satellite data reveals that fires this year have burned through an area the size of Switzerland, prompting concerns that what’s left of the Amazon could reach an irreversible tipping point. […]
Polar Bears’ Changing Behavior: Pathogen Exposure Increases as Ice Melts
Chase D'animulls / shutterstock.comPolar bears are not just grappling with shrinking ice and hunting grounds—they’re now facing a new, insidious threat: exposure to dangerous pathogens. As their icy habitat melts due to rising global temperatures, polar bears are being forced into new environments, where they come into contact with unfamiliar bacteria and viruses. Researchers warn that this could […]
Stock Market Wobbles as Fed Mulls Interest Rate Increases
Gumbariya / shutterstock.comWall Street is experiencing significant volatility as investors brace for potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. With inflation still running above target, the Fed has been signaling that additional rate increases may be necessary to cool the economy. While higher interest rates are aimed at controlling inflation, they also raise the cost of […]
Children in Northern Syria Suffer from Malnutrition Amid Worsening Conditions
Mohammad Bash / shutterstock.comThe humanitarian crisis in northern Syria continues to deepen, with children bearing the brunt of its devastating effects. Years of civil war, economic collapse, and ongoing conflict have left families in extreme poverty, unable to provide for their basic needs. The consequences are dire: malnutrition, illness, and stunted growth have become tragically common among Syrian […]
Kamala’s Popularity is High Among College Students in Michigan, But Is It Enough?
Lev Radin / Shutterstock.comThe “Uncommitted Movement” in Michigan represents a significant protest vote within the Democratic primary, signaling dissatisfaction primarily with President Biden’s and Vice President Harris’s policies toward the Israel-Hamas conflict. This movement, which saw 13.2% of Michigan’s Democratic primary voters choosing “uncommitted,” aimed to pressure Biden into supporting a ceasefire in Gaza and to reconsider U.S. […]
South Korea’s Got a Warning for Putin: Get the North Korean Troops Out Now
Niyazz / shutterstock.comSouth Korea has issued a stern warning to Russia, demanding the withdrawal of North Korean troops reportedly involved in the conflict in Ukraine, escalating tensions in international relations. According to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, North Korea has dispatched 1,500 special operation forces to Russia for training and potential deployment to the Ukrainian frontlines. This […]