MONDAY UPDATE: The Public Is Holding Back — The Wealthy Are Donating Money
State of the Day Hey everyone, Welcome to State of the Day. Remember when Trump said he’d fight for the little guy? The People Are Pulling Back — The Billionaires Are Writing Checks Senate campaigns have shared their third-quarter fundraising totals, and the difference isn’t exactly subtle. In nine Senate races, Democrats raised a staggering […]
Louvre in Paris shuts down due to violent protesters blocking museum entrances
The Louvre Closes Amid Protests The Louvre, known as the world’s most visited museum, has shut its doors as chaos unfolds in Paris. The iconic institution, which is home to masterpieces like the “Mona Lisa,” announced on Monday that it is closed due to protesters blocking the entrances, following a tumultuous weekend of riots and […]
Gold prices on October 19, 2026
As of 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time today, the price of gold was at $4,164 per ounce. This reflects a decrease of $4 from the previous day, and it’s down by about $194 from the same time last year. Gold price per ounce % Change Price of gold prior business day $4,168 -0.10% Price of gold […]
Assessing college football’s anxiety levels following Week 7 surprises
Saturday of Week 7 turned out to be quite astonishing in college football, with five out of the top seven teams in the AP Poll, including the top two, suffering losses. What could we think about this situation? The interplay of transfer culture and standardized revenue-sharing tends to create a wider divide between power conferences […]
Mother of seven tragically killed by train while recording her morning jog with noise-canceling headphones on
A mother of seven tragically lost her life after being struck by a train during her morning run in Arizona. Her family believes that she was in her own world, recording herself while wearing noise-cancelling headphones. Thelma Candelaria, 47, had begun capturing her morning runs around Eloy as part of a new health commitment, which […]
Obama supports Ilhan Omar while conservatives point to IRS targeting of the Tea Party.
On Sunday, former President Barack Obama ignited a significant online debate after expressing support for Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who is currently under multiple federal investigations related to her immigration status and finances. In his post, Obama emphasized that “it is a basic principle of American democracy that the government can’t selectively target individuals simply […]
Italy: Over 270 Rioters Arrested After Second Day of Turmoil in Milan
Italian Riots Lead to Over 270 Detentions in Milan On Monday, Italian authorities apprehended more than 270 individuals following two days of unrest described as a “guerrilla war” in Milan, according to local news sources. Reports indicate that about 80 percent of those detained are minors, with at least 60 being migrants. Some of these […]
Andrew Cathy offered an apology from Chick-fil-A to NBC that wasn’t requested.
Chick-fil-A’s Sunday Closure Sparks Controversy There’s this idea that Chick-fil-A might be, well, kidding itself by being closed on Sundays. And just to head off any overly kind-hearted folks, let me clarify—CEO Andrew Cathy seems to be the one seeking validation from NBC News, not me. The more I think about it, the more I […]
Chi Ossé, an ally of Mamdani’s DSA, has the lowest attendance record among NYC Council members: ‘Performative stuff’
City Council member Chi Ossé, aligned with Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic Socialists of America, has recorded the lowest attendance among all council members, according to official records. Ossé has been absent from four out of the 18 required legislative meetings without any valid excuses. In contrast, most of the 51 council members have perfect attendance […]
Business leader employs AI to transform $250 investments into real estate profits
Since the introduction of the GI Bill, which is officially known as the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, many Americans have viewed real estate as a dependable way to build lasting wealth. For a lot of people, this has translated into homeownership. Yet, for countless middle-class families, owning rental properties has actually been a more effective means […]