Senate candidate claims family is barely managing even with $500K in campaign funds

Watchdog calls for investigation into Senate candidate's $434k in family payments, alleging they are unlawful.

Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn frequently mentioned that his family is “treading water” financially due to increasing grocery and gas prices during recent remarks. Interestingly, federal campaign finance records indicate that his campaign has paid over $500,000 to family members since he kicked off his Senate campaign. At a press conference on September 24, Osborn […]

Campus free speech continues to exist — just barely

Campus free speech continues to exist — just barely

Free Speech in American Universities: A Troubling Trend It seems that colleges and universities in the U.S. are losing sight of their fundamental purpose. Increasingly, they appear to view the right to free speech as something contingent, something that can be granted or revoked by administrators. The latest report on free speech from the Foundation […]

Smokers stockpiling Cuban cigars: ‘Barely any stock’

Smokers stockpiling Cuban cigars: ‘Barely any stock’

Cuban Cigar Industry Faces Major Crisis As Cuba grapples with an ongoing fuel and power crisis, one of its most famous exports—cigars—is experiencing significant difficulties. According to retailers, the cigar industry is encountering its most severe supply shortage ever. Ongoing power outages, fuel scarcity, and transportation issues have made it almost impossible to produce premium […]

Summer vacations at risk as California’s oil reserves are barely holding on

Summer vacations at risk as California's oil reserves are barely holding on

California’s summer travel plans are facing heightened uncertainty due to a global oil crisis and decreasing jet fuel reserves, which may disrupt flights, hike prices, and complicate travel for millions. As hospitality expert Mike Dugnan noted, “People don’t know exactly how this is going to escalate.” He expressed concern about a “huge black cloud” looming […]

House barely passes $1.2 trillion funding agreement to prevent government shutdown

House barely passes $1.2 trillion funding agreement to prevent government shutdown

Government Shutdown Ends with New Funding Deal In Washington, the House of Representatives approved a $1.2 trillion funding package on Tuesday, effectively bringing an end to a four-day partial government shutdown. The bill has now been sent to President Trump for his signature. The vote was close, with lawmakers passing the package 217-214. This compromise […]

Yankees barely escape a major collapse to triumph in a high-scoring game against the Twins

Yankees barely escape a major collapse to triumph in a high-scoring game against the Twins

Minneapolis – The Yankees have a strange familiarity when playing against the Twins. This is what made Monday’s shutout particularly surprising. Tuesday’s game seemed routine until the always vulnerable team unexpectedly fought back. For a stretch, the Yankees returned to form, managing to secure a nail-biting 10-9 victory at Target Field. Things looked dicey for […]