Dear Abby: My daughter is making my grandchildren difficult to handle
Dear Abby: Family Tensions Over Behavior I have three daughters, each with kids of their own. We take a family trip every year. However, my daughter Monica’s children, aged 8 and 9, are causing some issues. They disrespect adults, swear, and yell, which really concerns me. I care for them, but this behavior is tough […]
RMDs and Roth conversions: The unexpected benefits of RMDs that many US retirees overlook. Avoid making the wrong decision in 2026.
Required minimum distributions, or RMDs, often seem like a financial mess waiting to happen. They’re viewed as something to dodge. On the flip side, converting to a Roth IRA is usually showcased as a smart move. You pay taxes upfront, shift funds into a Roth, and then let your money grow without the tax burden. […]
Michigan mother imprisoned for making false bomb threats to high school after her daughter was excluded from the class play
Mother Sentenced for Bomb Threat Over Daughter’s Illness It seems that there’s quite a story unfolding in Michigan. A mother has received a 14-day jail sentence for allegedly making a bomb threat to disrupt a local high school play. This drastic measure came after her daughter fell sick and couldn’t perform, which, I suppose, led […]
Governor Hochul Calls for Technology to Prevent 3D Printers from Making Guns
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced a new initiative on Wednesday aimed at requiring that new 3D printers come equipped with software to prevent their use in producing firearms. Her office released a statement that highlighted: Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced a plan to bolster New York’s gun laws by tackling the issue of […]
My brother-in-law is seeing my husband’s ex, and it’s making me anxious.
Dear Abby: Seeking Guidance on Family Dynamics and Personal Struggles Dear Abby: I really could use some advice. My brother-in-law is seeing a woman who my husband had a brief relationship with before we got married. Family gatherings have become pretty uncomfortable for me, especially since many in our family seem to think it’s no […]
UW researcher Mara Maughan faces accusations of making a threat of violence on social media.
University Investigates Researcher for Controversial Comments The University of Washington is looking into remarks made by a researcher who recently suggested on social media that conservative individuals should be targeted for assassination. Mara Mohan, who identifies using she/they pronouns and is listed as part of the Research and Laboratory Staff in the Department of Microbiology, […]
University of Utah student taken into custody for reportedly making threatening gestures.
Student Arrested for Threatening Conservative Speaker at University of Utah A student from the University of Utah, identified as Dean Stewart, was taken into custody on Monday after a video surfaced, appearing to show him threatening a conservative speaker during an event outside the Marriott Library. The video, which went viral, portrayed Stewart mimicking a […]
Social media users bring back a CNN segment about ICE from the Obama era, making it popular again.
Social Media Users Rediscover CNN Segment on ICE from Obama Era Recently, social media users have brought attention to a CNN segment from the Obama administration regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They suggest it highlights a difference in how the agency was portrayed before Donald Trump took office. This particular segment aired on […]
Criminals are taking control of the supply chain and making families pay the price
Tariff Dispute Reduces Shipping from China to California As the holiday season approaches, some families are facing more than just the usual festive preparations. On Christmas Eve, an audacious theft saw $400,000 worth of live lobsters, intended for Costco in Illinois and Minnesota, vanish shortly after leaving Massachusetts. The culprits, masquerading as a legitimate trucking […]
Ilya Sorokin is making a case for MVP as he continues to support the Islanders.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Rare Achievement for Goaltenders Winning the Hart Trophy as a goaltender is quite uncommon, but Connor Hellebuyck managed to break that trend last season after a decade-long gap. As Hellebuyck prepared to face the Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin on Tuesday, it raised an interesting question: could Sorokin, who’s currently favored for the Vezina […]