Dangers of Disease in American Revolutionary War
As America celebrates 250 years of independence, here is a look back at the price the Revolutionary War service members paid for freedom.
US moves to automatic draft registration but not a military draft
For decades, the federal government has required most young American men to register with the Selective Service after turning 18 or face penalties, but that requirement is about to go automatic. The Selective Service System plans to automatically register eligible men by December 2026 under a change Congress approved in the fiscal 2026 National Defense […]
The truth behind a medical condition that never existed
On April 26, 2024 researcher Lazljiv Izgubljenovic published a paper about bixonimania, a disease that causes dark patches on patients’ eyelids. Several weeks later, the same researcher from “Asteria Horizon University” in “Nova City,” California published a second paper on the disease. Almost immediately after the first mention of bixonimania, artificial intelligence tools around the […]
Does the end of taxes on tips actually help workers?
LAS VEGAS — Hospitality workers in Las Vegas hoped the nationwide “No Tax on Tips” provision would provide relief after a sharp decline in tourism. Results have been mixed. The tax provision, as part of 2025’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, allows eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000 of voluntary tips from federal taxes […]
Iran denies breaking ceasefire; USPS tables pensions amid ‘cash crisis’
The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran continues, with peace talks set for Saturday. What President Donald Trump said about Iran’s hold on the key oil passageway, the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, a soldier who survived a deadly Iranian drone attack in Kuwait at the start of the war claims the U.S. military was […]
USPS pauses pension payments to avoid cash crisis
The U.S. Postal Service says it is taking steps to conserve cash amid what officials describe as an ongoing, severe financial crisis. Beginning April 10, USPS is temporarily suspending its employer contributions to the defined-benefit portion of the Federal Employees Retirement System, according to the agency. Postal officials said the move will free about $2.5 […]
Mahmoud Khalil appeal denied, putting him closer to deportation
An immigration appeals board has denied former Columbia University grad student Mahmoud Khalil’s latest attempt to toss out his high-profile deportation case. Khalil made headlines last year for leading pro-Palestinian protests at the university. According to Khalil’s lawyers, the board issued a final order of removal on Thursday. Khalil’s lawyers say they’re requesting that the full appeals panel reconsider the decision. […]
US inflation soared in March, driven by Iran war energy shocks
New government data released Friday shows that the effects of the war in Iran are rippling across the U.S. economy. The nation’s inflation rate rose 3.3% in March from a year earlier and 0.9% from the previous month, the Labor Department said Friday. The increase, the biggest jump since June 2022, was largely driven by […]
The rising cost of watching NFL games attracts DOJ scrutiny
Anticompetitive practices and affordability are at the forefront of a new Justice Department investigation into the NFL. The DOJ is investigating whether the league violated anticompetitive practices by requiring consumers to pay subscription fees to watch some games. The Wall Street Journal first reported the news, saying the nature and scope of the investigation are […]
