We can choose a different way to live
Last year, I spent close to five months living in an extended stay hotel near a big teaching hospital in Aurora, Colorado. This was my third such stay in three years, adding up to over 10 months in the area while my wife was hospitalized. This duration helped me distinguish a troubling pattern from mere […]
Education Secretary McMahon informs teachers they can choose not to pay union dues
Teacher Unions Face Turmoil After Education Secretary’s Announcement Teachers’ unions are currently experiencing significant unrest following a striking video from Education Secretary Linda McMahon. In this video, she presents a straightforward message: “Teachers, did you know that you are not required to pay union dues, no matter what state you live in? In 2018, the […]
2026 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Jets choose not to select a quarterback
The new Giants manager, John Harbaugh, isn’t too worried that only two safeties have been selected fifth overall in the last two decades—Sean Taylor in 2004 and Eric Berry in 2010. He’s eager to grab a third to really boost his secondary behind the pass rushers. Denard Wilson, the new defensive coordinator with a strong […]
Did AIPAC unintentionally choose the next Squad member?
Pro-Israel Lobby’s Unexpected Support for Progressive Candidate In an intriguing turn of events, the most influential pro-Israel lobby may have unintentionally backed a rising progressive figure. Analilia Mejia, who has been vocal about her views on the Israeli government’s actions in Gaza, is finding herself in the spotlight during the New Jersey Democratic primary. This […]
Bilt cardholders now have until February 1 to choose their Bilt 2.0 product.
Deadline Extended for Bilt Mastercard Transition Unsure about your next steps? Bilt has pushed back the deadline to February 1st, previously set for January 30th. This means you now have until February 1st to switch from your old cards to the new options in the Bilt 2.0 lineup. There’s quite a bit to digest regarding […]
Alex Ovechkin and the Majority of the Capitals Team Choose Not to Participate in Pride Night
On Saturday, the Washington Capitals hosted a “Pride Night” festival, encouraging fans and players to wear LGBTQ-themed clothing as a show of support for the LGBTQ community. However, participation among the team was limited. Out of the 20 Capitals players who played against the Florida Panthers, only eight used rainbow tape on their hockey sticks: […]
Last chance to choose ACA health plans comes in many states, with no agreement on subsidies still.
Deadline Approaches for Affordable Care Act Enrollment NEW YORK (AP) — Thursday marked the final day to select an Affordable Care Act health insurance plan. In many regions, federal assistance is set to diminish, leading to ongoing discussions among lawmakers about how to tackle rising medical costs. The end of this open enrollment period, which […]
Knicks choose about players with non-guaranteed contracts
Decision Day for Non-Guaranteed Contracts Wednesday marked an important deadline for players with non-guaranteed contracts. As most of these contracts become fully guaranteed by Saturday, teams that wished to cut a player had to act by Wednesday to clear waivers before that deadline. The Knicks kept Kevin McCullough Jr. and Trey Jemison III, both on […]
“Choose natural foods”: Trump administration changes ‘flawed food pyramid,’ promotes meat and vegetables over bread and oatmeal
Major Overhaul of Dietary Guidelines Announced In an effort to improve public health, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and officials from the Trump administration held a press conference on Wednesday to reveal a significant revision of dietary guidelines. The new guidelines, encapsulated in the phrase “eat real food,” present a revamped […]
Mamdani likely to choose Kamar Samuels as chancellor of NYC schools
New School Superintendent Announcement Expected On Wednesday, Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani plans to reveal that Kamal Samuels, an experienced educator and former superintendent in Manhattan, will take on the role of school superintendent, as reported by various sources. Samuels, with nearly two decades in New York City’s public school system, has focused on fostering racial diversity […]