With elections approaching, patterns of partisan slant in media coverage are increasingly evident. Left and right-leaning outlets often highlight different stories, frame events in contrasting ways and at times omit angles entirely, shaping how audiences perceive political candidates. The New York City mayoral race illustrates this dynamic. Right-leaning outlets emphasized criticism and controversies. If they […]
Twice a year, Americans adjust their clocks, and their bodies may not like it. When daylight saving time ends, most people gain an extra hour of sleep, but experts say that the short-term benefit doesn’t outweigh the long-term effects on health. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have discussed the issue for years, introducing […]
President Donald Trump has floated the idea of a third term as president on several occasions. While a third term would violate the U.S. Constitution, some Trump allies are exploring their options. Trump’s interest “A lot of people want me to do it,” Trump said of a third term while speaking to NBC News in […]
As Americans make their final plans for Halloween, many are shocked — even scared — by the price of candy this year. Compared to last year, candy prices rose nearly 11% in 2025, according to analysts. Rising candy costs are influencing what people plan to give out on Halloween. Despite these increases, consumers are still […]
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration cannot proceed with firing federal employees during the government shutdown, The Associated Press reports. While shutdowns typically result in some workers being furloughed without pay, the administration had planned permanent job cuts; however, the court has blocked the effort, for now. U.S. District Judge Susan Yvonne […]
From British Columbia to Newfoundland, more Canadian kids are picking up baseball mitts and swinging bats. The Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series run has stirred the nation, and a surge in youth baseball registrations is not far behind. What is the ‘Blue Jays Bump’? Whether or not Toronto wins its third World Series title, the […]
A furloughed attorney with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is making international headlines after opening up a hot dog stand during the government shutdown. The endeavor is both Isaac Stein’s fulfillment of a childhood dream and performance art. The stand is called Shysters, which means a lawyer who uses unscrupulous business methods. “I did not […]
For most people, their house is the biggest asset they own. Homes are still gaining value, but not at a pace fast enough to keep up with inflation. This means homeowners are seeing their housing wealth grow more slowly than inflation, according to CNBC. Sharper-than-usual price declines in August Home prices normally fall a bit […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked supporters of Proposition 50, a measure that redraws the state’s congressional boundaries, to stop sending in donations. The rare request comes just about one week before the special election. Newsom’s request An email went out to millions of supporters on Monday that said, “You can stop donating now.” Newsom […]
The statue of a Confederate general that was torn down during Black Lives Matter protests in June 2020 has been reinstalled in Washington, D.C.’s Judiciary Square. The Albert Pike statue now sits back on its pedestal surrounded by fencing. The National Park Service announced in August that it would reinstall the statue to align with […]
