Family concerns: I’m anxious that my sister will discover the disturbing details about how our mom passed away online.
Care and Feeding is a column offering parenting advice. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, My mother had major mental health issues that became apparent when my sister, Ren, was just six months old, and I was 10. Sadly, my mother’s struggles led to her suicide when […]
Medigap premiums surge, restricting options for consumers.
Rising Medicare Supplement Premiums in Illinois John Jaggi, an insurance broker in central Illinois, has witnessed many changes throughout his lengthy career, but nothing quite like this. Recently, over 80 of his clients enrolled in a Medicare Supplement plan by Chubb faced a staggering 45% increase in their premiums last August. “In my 49 years […]
Which 2026 NFL draft selection impressed you the most?
The draft has wrapped up, and the NFL landscape is now shifting into a quieter phase. But there’s still plenty to discuss. Which draft picks have hinted at their futures with their new teams? A major offseason storyline is the Philadelphia Eagles’ trade involving AJ Brown. Some outlets are indicating it’s almost a foregone conclusion, […]
Married duo playing Jay and Daisy in Broadway’s ‘The Great Gatsby’
Actors Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada, known for their roles as Jay and Daisy in Broadway’s “The Great Gatsby,” are experiencing a married life that feels almost like a fairy tale. Their journey began at a “Hadestown” reading in 2017, where Noblezada immediately thought their chemistry would be something special for the audience. She recalls […]
California GOP demands resignation of vice mayor for posting ’86 47′ on their page
Calls for Resignation of Los Altos Vice Mayor Over Controversial Post The chairman of the California Republican Party, along with other conservatives, is urging the resignation of Los Altos Vice Mayor Larry Lang. This follows Lang’s repeated posts of “86 47” on social media, including replies to the state Republican Party’s Facebook content. A recently […]
Scientist Charles Lieber escapes to head China’s brain-computer research facility
Dr. Charles Lieber, a former scientist from Harvard University, was convicted in 2021 for hiding his connections to a Chinese recruitment program and subsequently reorganizing a brain-computer interface lab in Shenzhen, China, as reported by Reuters. He faced six charges for lying about a contract with Wuhan University of Science and Technology, which resulted in […]
Trump signs order to implement new sanctions on organizations linked to Cuba
New U.S. Sanctions Target Cuba President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order that imposes increased sanctions on Cuba and enables penalties against foreign firms and banks operating there. This order, signed recently, builds on an earlier directive from January that designated Cuba as a national security risk for the United States. The latest […]
Transvestite ‘Animal Farm’ Actor Calls for Men’s Participation in Women’s Sports
Laverne Cox Advocates for Inclusion of Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports Laverne Cox, a prominent figure known for her advocacy, has recently spoken out about the participation of transgender individuals in women’s sports. During her commentary, Cox emphasized the importance of recognizing the humanity of all individuals, stating, “At the heart of all genocide is […]
The argument for stripping citizenship
If the U.S. truly aims to offer citizenship to deserving immigrants, it also needs to address the issue of revoking citizenship from those deemed unworthy. In 2024, over 800,000 immigrants are likely to gain U.S. citizenship, with a similar number expected in 2025. Currently, around 25 million naturalized citizens reside in the U.S., which accounts […]
Ex-Harvard scientist moves to China to assist in creating an army of AI super soldiers
Former Harvard Scientist Joins China in AI Supersoldier Race A former leading scientist at Harvard University has made the move to China, providing a significant boost to the country in the race to create the world’s first AI supersoldier. Charles Lieber, who once served as the dean of Harvard’s chemistry department, is now the founding […]