How Wind and Solar Are Secretly Increasing Electricity Costs

How Wind and Solar Are Secretly Increasing Electricity Costs

In the early months of 2025, new power generation in the U.S. was dominated by solar and wind energy. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reported the addition of 15 Gigawatts (GW) of capacity—11.5 GW from solar, 2.3 GW from wind, and 1.3 GW from gas. Voices from the industry, like Stephanie Bosh from the […]

Cases of drug-resistant bacteria are increasing in the U.S.

Cases of drug-resistant bacteria are increasing in the U.S.

Surge in Drug-Resistant Bacteria Cases in the US This week, scientists issued a concerning warning about a significant increase in infections caused by “nightmare” drug-resistant bacteria in the United States. Between 2019 and 2023, there has been a staggering 70% rise in patients infected with severe bacterial strains, according to a new report from the […]

Birth rates in the US fall to record lows while housing costs keep increasing

Birth rates in the US fall to record lows while housing costs keep increasing

The US fertility rate has hit a historic low in 2024, continuing a decline that began nearly two decades ago. Rising housing prices have emerged as a significant factor contributing to this trend. Earlier this summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the birth rate dropped to below 1.6 children per […]

Kash Patel highlights increasing FBI recruitment despite growing criticism

Kash Patel highlights increasing FBI recruitment despite growing criticism

FBI Director Defends Agency Amid Criticism FBI Director Kash Patel faced significant criticism from Democratic senators during a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Despite the backlash, Patel has expressed pride in leading the agency, emphasizing its achievements and recent recruitment successes. After the hearing, Patel noted that there are unprecedented numbers of applicants for positions […]

Sean Duffy cautions that Chicago and Boston transit systems might endanger federal funding due to increasing violence

Sean Duffy cautions that Chicago and Boston transit systems might endanger federal funding due to increasing violence

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed concerns on Friday regarding the safety of transportation systems in Chicago and Boston, warning that federal support could be at stake if improvements aren’t made. In a recent statement, Duffy criticized local leadership for what he called a “failure” to protect both riders and transit workers, highlighting several violent […]

Tyrone Taylor increasing his rehabilitation efforts

Tyrone Taylor increasing his rehabilitation efforts

Mets Make Moves with Veteran Outfielders as Season Winds Down The Mets are bolstering their outfield options as the regular season approaches its conclusion. Tyrone Taylor has kicked off his minor league rehabilitation stint with Triple-A Syracuse, where he went 4-4 as the starting center fielder. This is a positive step for Taylor, who has […]

Increasing the Retirement Age for Social Security Is Not Being Considered

Increasing the Retirement Age for Social Security Is Not Being Considered

Social Security Updates from Commissioner Frank Vignano On Friday, Social Security Commissioner Frank Vignano stated that raising the retirement age has not been part of their discussions with President Donald Trump, emphasizing their commitment to protect the program. “To be clear, President Trump and I will always protect Social Security; we will not cut it,” […]

Social Security leader retracts statement about increasing retirement age

Social Security chief walks back remark on raising retirement age

Frank Vignano, the Social Security Commissioner, recently mentioned that one reform under consideration by the Trump administration is raising the retirement age. In an interview with Fox Business, when asked by Maria Bartiromo about changing the eligibility for full federal retirement benefits—which is currently set at 67—he suggested that all options are on the table. […]