Many NYC buildings surprisingly lack a 13th floor.
The Superstition of the Missing 13th Floor in NYC It might seem silly, but in New York City, the absence of a 13th floor in many buildings has turned into a sort of tradition. Take Andy Cohen, for instance. He recently sold a West Village duplex for $10.5 million that, interestingly, doesn’t have a 13th […]
Democrats halt government funding proposal for the twelfth time after extensive protest on the floor.
Senate Democrats Block Funding Bill Again On Wednesday, Senate Democrats blocked a House-passed bill aimed at reopening the government and maintaining the budget through November 21 for the twelfth time. The funding bill, which sought to extend Biden-era funding levels, was halted after Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) delivered a nearly 23-hour speech in protest of […]
Trump seeks $230 million payment; Merkley delivers extensive floor speech
In today’s newsletter: • President Trump is pushing the Justice Department for $230 million. • There are three potential solutions to avoid a government shutdown. • Senate Democrats held the floor for over 18 hours. • The President met with NATO’s chief. • The Louvre has reopened after the theft of $100 million in jewelry. […]
The Importance of Implementing a Price Floor for Rare Earths in America to Challenge China’s Dominance
The Lowest Price for Freedom: Breaking Through China’s Rare Earth Trap As the Trump administration announced its intention to establish a minimum price for rare earths produced in the U.S., critics were quick to label it as a breach of free market ideals. This, however, seems more like a matter of economic self-preservation. For nearly […]
Mark Cuban believes his greatest investment was continuing to live like a student after college, which included sleeping on the floor and driving a $200 broken car.
Before he became a well-known billionaire entrepreneur and investor, Mark Cuban shared a three-bedroom apartment with five roommates and often made late-night food runs to save money. Recently, he mentioned that a lack of arrogance played a significant role in the development of his first business. Addressing questions about his top investments, Cuban shared, “I […]
Chaos Unfolds on House Floor During Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk
A moment of silence for conservative activist Charlie Kirk was interrupted by a loud outburst during Wednesday’s session in the House. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) called for a prayer, breaking the silence that had been called by House Speaker Mike Johnson. “Let’s take a moment to pray for Charlie Kirk and his family,” Johnson urged. […]
Mace confronts Jacobs on House floor regarding ‘breast jobs as gender-affirming care’ remark
Contentious Exchange in House Over Gender-Affirming Care On Wednesday, a heated exchange erupted on the House floor between Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Rep. Sarah Jacobs (D-Calif.) regarding comments made about breast enhancement being categorized as gender-affirming care. This clash occurred during discussions about amendments to the annual defense appropriations bill, where Mace was advocating […]
Artifacts from a submerged city recovered from the ocean floor in Egypt
Texas Archaeologist Uncovers Tomb of Ancient King in Belize Aarlen and Diane Chase, archaeologists from Texas, have recently uncovered the tomb of Te Kabu Chak, who was the first ruler of Karakol, the primary Mayan city in Belize, dating back to the fourth century. Meanwhile, in Egypt, officials unveiled ancient artifacts believed to originate from […]
Texas Democratic lawmaker spends the night on the Capitol floor during standoff
Texas Democrats Protest Floor Votes Democratic lawmakers in Texas have chosen to spend the night on the floor of the Capitol in a protest against the Republican-led redistricting effort. This decision aims to prevent their Republican counterparts from advancing new Congressional maps. Representative Nicole Collier, who represents a district in Fort Worth, has voiced her […]
Nine malnourished and abused dogs saved from an apartment after the owner was filmed violently throwing a crying puppy to the floor.
A malnourished dog, among several others, was rescued from a Bronx apartment, thanks to a concerned neighbor who reported the situation. The neighbor had been alarmed after witnessing the owner being brutal with the dogs on video. The owner, 27-year-old Higgee L. Mercer Wally, faced charges related to animal cruelty on August 4th, following alarming […]