History Supports Trump in the Lisa Cook Controversy
President Donald J. Trump’s recent dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook has ignited a fresh discussion about the law surrounding such removals, specifically what “for cause” truly means. Supporters of Cook insist that serious misconduct must be proven, while advocates for the President assert that he has broad discretion in defining that cause. […]
Preparing for another terrible September? The month has had a poor history lately.
Wall Street’s September Trends As September rolls around, Wall Street might want to take a moment to reconsider its usual approach. Historically, this month hasn’t been kind to the S&P 500, which has seen an average drop of 4.2% over the last five years. In fact, it declined in four out of those five years. […]
Cracker Barrel board member criticized for DEI history after the restaurant changes its traditional logo
Cracker Barrel Board Member Faces Criticism Over Company Changes A board member of Cracker Barrel is under fire due to his extensive background, which has raised eyebrows following the company’s recent rebranding efforts and renewed dedication to various values. Gilbert Davila, aged 61, joined the restaurant chain’s board in July 2020 and is also one […]
Cal Raleigh enters MLB history as the first catcher to hit 49 home runs
Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh Sets Home Run Record The Seattle Mariners’ remarkable season took another turn on Sunday as Cal Raleigh made history for catchers in Major League Baseball (MLB). A fan-favorite known as “Big Damper,” Raleigh became the first catcher ever to hit 49 home runs in a single season, surpassing Salvador Perez’s previous […]
Old baptistery found in France reveals insights into Christian history
Ancient Baptistery Unearthed in France Recently, excavations in France have revealed a baptistery that dates back over 1,500 years, providing fascinating insights into early Christian rituals. This baptistery was discovered near the historic cathedral of Bens, a small community located just west of Nice. While the cathedral was uncovered earlier in the year, the baptistery […]
Alabama attempted to exploit Steve Sarkisian’s history with alcohol to persuade Arch Manning to leave Texas.
Recruitment Tactics Around Arch Manning Alabama didn’t hold back in its efforts to recruit Arch Manning. Pete Golding, who was the defensive coordinator for Crimson Tide at the time, attempted to leverage Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian’s struggles with alcoholism to sway Manning’s decision, as revealed in Seth Wickersham’s biography of the quarterback. Golding spoke […]
A short history of dismissing statisticians for being honest
Government Leaders Target Statisticians Government officials globally are increasingly taking drastic measures by dismissing heads of statistical offices when they present data that’s, well, not exactly what those in power want to hear. A recent case in point is President Trump’s decision to fire the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erica Mantelfer. This […]
Is Trump cleansing Black history under the guise of opposing wokeness?
Recently, President Trump referred to the Smithsonian Museum as “out of control,” stressing his belief that this reflects poorly on how slavery is perceived. He claims that cultural institutions are reshaping U.S. history in a way that diminishes American accomplishments, suggesting that such actions depict foundational principles as “inherently racist, sexist, oppressive, or otherwise flawed.” […]
Investigation exposes MTA’s history of failing to return ‘lost’ items to subway and bus passengers: ‘Significant worry’
Losing Items on the MTA: A Concern for Riders If you’ve ever lost something valuable on the MTA subway or bus, well, good luck with that. An audit by the MTA inspector’s office recently revealed that in early 2024, transport workers were allowed to keep 24 items reported as “lost.” Months later, it was discovered […]
Joy Reid provides a lesson on history, asserting that white people appropriated all of black people’s ideas.
Joy Reed’s Controversial Remarks on White Contributions to Music Joy Reed recently shared her thoughts during an interview titled “The Ordinary White Man and His Vulnerability Destroys America.” In the conversation with Wajahat Ali, she expressed strong criticisms towards white individuals, particularly in relation to their acknowledgment of contributions in American history. She did not […]