Golf, fortune-telling and spitting in the street are all among odd laws in Oregon
Golf, car doors, and fortune telling are all topics of Oregon's bizarre laws. Oregon has some statewide and city-specific laws that may seem very strange. For example, did you know that you can face legal problems if you leave your car door open in Oregon? New York's bizarre law includes restrictions and penalties for taking […]
Giants’ Dru Phillips already among NFL’s best at cornerback
Any list of the best cornerbacks in the NFL will always include Patrick Surtain II, Marlon Humphrey, and Trent McDuffie. Could Giants rookie Jrue Phillips secure a place in those long-term discussions? Phillips remains highly rated as the No. 6 cornerback in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus' play-by-play rating system. The list includes […]
SURPRISED? Sex toys among top Christmas gifts in Biden’s America
There are only a few days left until Christmas. Christmas brings beautiful illuminations, the pleasant scent of evergreens, and of course presents. But while much of the Christmas spirit remains the same, what people are wrapping up and putting under the tree this year is a little different. “This year's best gift is a sex […]
Letters from Lord Byron, Elizabeth I and Benjamin Franklin among collection discovered in British stately home | Heritage
Baron Edmond de Rothschild was one of the richest and best-connected men in Europe. However, his lifelong hobby of looking for autographs of famous people was more like that of a young man who admires idols. Ninety years after his death, more than 220 letters he collected over 60 years have been discovered at Waddesdon […]
‘Cognitive Disconnect’ Among Colleagues Who Hate Johnson’s Deal but Will Vote for Him
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) said this week that he dislikes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana)'s big spending, but plans to formally vote for him in January. He pointed out that there is a “cognitive disconnect'' between them. Massey became the first House Republican to publicly say he would not support Johnson in the January speaker […]
Labor force participation among US-born American men has plunged amid soaring immigration: analysis
Todd Bensman of the Center for Immigration Studies discusses the costs of illegal immigration in “The Bottom Line,” as the issue takes center stage in Congressional budget battles. Sounding the alarm on the issue, a new analysis finds that Native American men are fleeing the workforce in droves in a decades-long trend that coincides with […]
Connecticut laws involving silly string and arcade games are among the state’s oddest
In some cases, you may wonder whether a particular law in your state is fact or fiction. Some rather strange “laws” are nothing more than myths, others are clearly defined. Like other states, Connecticut has some strange laws. If you look through the laws of each state, including Connecticut, you'll no doubt find some confusing […]
Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Marshmello Among Celebs Accused of Fraudulent Use of COVID Funds for Parties, Private Jets
Rappers Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Marshmello and several other artists are accused of misusing government coronavirus relief funds to pay for lavish parties and line their own pockets. The musicians are accused of applying for and abusing Shattered Venue Operating Grants. The grant was intended to help arts organizations weather the coronavirus shutdown during the […]
Inflation fears trump growth concerns among Bank of England’s MPC members | Bank of England
In the City, there was no doubt that the Bank of England would keep interest rates at 4.75%. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was widely expected to cut interest rates for the third time this year after a sharp rise in annual inflation last month and a sharp rise in wages in the autumn. Even […]
Laura Ingraham reacts to shocking crimes among America’s youth
FOX News host Laura Ingraham expressed concern about America's youth turning to crime.Ingraham Angle. ” Laura Ingraham: Something has changed dramatically for young Americans. Teenagers and people between the ages of 18 and 34 are in real trouble. It randomly has horrible consequences, brutal attack I witnessed two calculatedly planned murders of strangers. What drives […]