The ghosts of 2006 are stirring—but will they catch the Republican Party?

Obama participates in Abdul El-Sayed's rally as Michigan voters support progressive ideals

History is often a useful guide, and Republicans are looking back at 2006, when the party suffered a major midterm setback under a Republican president serving his second term. Some older Republicans may also remember 1986, when the party lost eight Senate seats, though that election offers a less relevant comparison. A revealing note about […]

2026 US Open: Top first-round matches to catch at tennis’ last Grand Slam

2026 US Open: Top first-round matches to catch at tennis' last Grand Slam

The initial round of the US Open kicks off on Sunday, August 30, and runs until Tuesday, September 1. Here’s a look at some intriguing matches to watch: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Roman Safiullin Men’s tennis has a shining young star back in action. Carlos Alcaraz, after claiming his seventh major title at the Australian Open […]

Pennsylvania boy aimed to catch a bass but ended up with a piranha.

Pennsylvania boy aimed to catch a bass but ended up with a piranha.

Unexpected Fishing Adventure in Pennsylvania Sometimes, life throws you a curveball that seems almost too bizarre to believe. On Saturday, a boy in Pennsylvania, who was just looking to catch a bass with his father, ended up reeling in a red-bellied piranha instead. “Nothing can top Sheamus at this point,” the boy’s father, Michael Coffey, […]