Cigarette smoking among Americans falls to single digits for the first time, study reveals
Decline in Smoking Rates Among U.S. Adults Recent research reveals that the smoking rate among American adults has dropped to an all-time low, a trend public health officials have been aiming for. In 2024, around 9.9% of adults are projected to smoke cigarettes, down from 10.8% in 2023. This analysis stemmed from data in the […]
Iranian Americans face off against pro-regime demonstrators
Dissident Iranian Americans Protest Pro-Regime Socialists On March 7, 2026, Iranian Americans gathered near the White House to advocate for a secular democracy in Iran, directly challenging a small group of socialist supporters of the regime that has been in power since 1979. “You guys are hypocrites!” shouted the protesters, as about 500 Iranian Americans […]
U.S. Embassy in Iraq advises Americans to evacuate or find safety from militias connected to Iran
Urgent Warning for Americans in Iraq The U.S. government has issued an urgent alert advising Americans to leave Iraq without delay due to escalating attacks by Iranian-affiliated militias on targets associated with the U.S. On Friday, the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Iraq released a statement addressing security concerns for Americans in the area. According […]
Many Americans might be entitled to a tax refund due to COVID. Here’s how to claim it.
Updated March 13, 2026, 8:28 a.m. ET While many Americans might prefer to leave the COVID-19 pandemic in the past, tax accountants suggest it might be worthwhile to revisit that time. Why? You could be eligible for a tax refund from the IRS. When a federally declared disaster happens, certain tax laws take effect. According […]
DAVID BLACKMON: Americans Have a Simple Option for Reducing Energy Dependence on Foreign Nations
Dear Americans: When it comes to energy security, would you prefer to depend on Canada and its oil and gas industry or on China? This question has been more pressing since the conflict with Iran started on February 28th. Someone on X mentioned an interesting point: “Has anyone realized that neither solar nor wind energy […]
More Americans Feel the Economy and Politics Are Unfairly Rigged Against Them Compared to After the Great Recession, Survey Reveals
A recent NBC News poll indicates that a significant number of Americans think the economic and political systems are rigged against them, reaching levels not seen in decades. Nearly 60% of voters express this sentiment, marking a record high in the nearly 40 years that NBC has conducted national polling. Specifically, 59% of respondents believe […]
Focus on Americans: SBA ends support for foreign national borrowers
SBA Implements New Policy on Foreign Nationals and Business Loans The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced a policy that has caught many off guard—it seems surprising that such a measure was even deemed necessary. There are already discussions about potential further actions. On Monday, led by Administrator Kelly Loeffler, the SBA conveyed that it […]
Watch: Rep. Nancy Mace assists in evacuating Americans from conflict in the Middle East
Rep. Nancy Mace Supports Evacuation Efforts Amid Conflict As House Republicans come together in South Florida to plan for the upcoming midterm elections, one member has stepped forward to assist with evacuation efforts linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Representative Nancy Mace, representing South Carolina, shared with Fox News Digital that she flew to the […]
Polls show Americans are limiting medicine use and delaying retirement to manage health care costs.
Recent Poll Reveals Health Care Cost Struggles for Many Americans About one-third of adults in the U.S. have reported facing health care expenses over the past year, according to a recent poll by West Health and Gallup. This includes actions like skipping medications or incurring debt to manage costs. Another survey from the same group […]
Investigation Underway for Hate Crime After Assault on Two Israeli Americans Speaking Hebrew at a California Restaurant
Investigation Underway into Attack on Jewish Men in San Jose The violent assault on two Jewish men outside a restaurant in San Jose, California, is being looked into as a potential anti-Semitic hate crime. The incident, which was partially recorded on video, took place in the afternoon on Sunday. It involved three young men dressed […]