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Reclaiming the U.S. Senate Majority

Republicans have been eyeing several currently Democratic seats to provide the numbers they need.

Trump Pledges New Task Force To Gut DEI Racism From The U.S. Military

THE FEDERALIST – On Friday, President Donald Trump agreed to create a new task force aimed at keeping neo-Marxist ideology out of the U.S. military if he is elected this November. The moment came during an on-stage exchange with Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier at the former president’s town hall in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The Space Force veteran was fired from the service in May 2021 after publicly discussing the increasing presence of DEI racism throughout the...

Sorry, hurricane victims: Harris-Biden already spent your relief funds on migrants

"Even if another hurricane hits hard and Mayorkas has to explain there’s no money left to help, we’re sure Harris & Co. will find some way to insist it’s Donald Trump’s fault."

Why trolls, extremists, and others spread conspiracy theories they don’t believe

The Conversation – There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their reasons for doing so. But there’s a wrinkle: My colleagues and I have found that there are a number of people sharing conspiracies online who don’t believe their own content. They are opportunists. These people share conspiracy theories to promote conflict, cause chaos, recruit and radicalize potential followers, make money, harass, or even just to...

Frank Fritz, a Host of the Antiques Show ‘American Pickers,’ Dies at 60

THE NEW YORK TIMES – Frank Fritz, a jocular Everyman who as one half of the duo behind the hit show “American Pickers” found ratings gold by unearthing fortunes in attics, basements and garage sales, died on Monday in Davenport, Iowa. He was 60. His manager, Bill Stankey, confirmed the death, in a hospice. He said that the cause had not been announced, but that Mr. Fritz had been dealing with a number of health...

Stressed out? These 8 skills can help boost mood and reduce anxiety

Heard on Morning Edition – Is your to-do list overwhelming? Do the demands of family or work stress you out? Or maybe it’s politics, climate change, or global conflict that are making you feel anxious. It's impossible to eliminate all of your stress, but science shows you can learn to manage it better. Over the last 20 years, Judith Moskowitz, a research psychologist at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine, has been researching a set of eight skills...

The Medicare Advantage Influence Machine

KFF Health News – Federal officials resolved more than a decade ago to crack down on whopping government overpayments to private Medicare Advantage health insurance plans, which were siphoning off billions of tax dollars every year. But Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials have yet to demand any refunds — and over the years the private insurance plans have morphed into a politically potent juggernaut that has signed up more than 33 million seniors...

What to pack in a ‘go bag’ for when disaster strikes

The contents of a family’s go bag could mean the difference between life or death.

What are the latest allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as he’s arrested in New York?

The slew of allegations in lawsuits against Combs date as far back as the 1990s, when he founded his own record label, Bad Boy Records.

One bull loose after 8 escape from rodeo

“Community members should exercise extreme caution and not approach the bull if found," officials said in a statement.

Historic Numbers of Americans Live by Themselves as They Age

KFF HEALTH NEWS – Gerri Norington, 78, never wanted to be on her own as she grew old. But her first marriage ended in divorce, and her second husband died more than 30 years ago. When a five-year relationship came to a close in 2006, she found herself alone — a situation that has lasted since. “I miss having a companion who I can talk to and ask ‘How was your day?’ or ‘What do you...

Coffee: Drink Three Cups a Day for ‘Far-Reaching Benefits’, Say Scientists

NEWSWEEK – For years, coffee has been seen as the bad guy, especially when it comes to our heart health. However, we're increasingly learning that this beany beverage may actually have a protective effect against type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, strokes, and a host of other cardiometabolic diseases. In a new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, scientists from Soochow University in China found that moderate coffee and caffeine consumption—that is,...
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