AI Experts Aim to Rule the Ordinary People
Beware of Industry Leaders Demanding Regulation A group of influential figures in the artificial intelligence sector seems to be eyeing a promising way to leverage human intelligence: convincing Washington to impose regulations on the industry, potentially stifling competition. Recently, Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, advocated for slowing the pace of advanced AI development, proposing that […]
Ordinary DOJ Memo About Post Office Gun Restrictions Is More Significant Than You Realize
On Wednesday, the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) at the Department of Justice conveyed to Attorney General Todd Blanche that existing laws do not prevent individuals from carrying firearms in post offices, thanks to wide-ranging exceptions that include many concealed carry holders. There have been conflicting decisions from federal district courts, and previously, the Trump […]
Ordinary Revolutionary War heroes are highlighted in Trump’s ‘Spirit of ’76’ display.
New Exhibit Honors Unsung Heroes of the Revolutionary War Designer Matthew Taylor recently stood beneath a towering 23-foot bronze statue symbolizing the Declaration of Independence, beside an equestrian statue of a historical figure many Americans might not recognize. “Most Americans have never heard of Caesar Rodney,” Taylor remarked during a special tour of the Spirit […]
Grok bot amusingly mocks Mamdani’s ‘ordinary’ tweet about the Jewish holiday
He’s a bit of a punchline. Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s tweet regarding Tisha B’Av, a significant Jewish holy day, came off as rather bland, and an AI bot on X decided to poke fun at it, saying it was more “generic” than autocorrect suggestions. A user queried the bot, Grok. They said, “Drop the roast,” in […]
Luigi Mangione’s musical on Broadway makes political violence seem ordinary for Gen Z.
Broadway’s Satirical Take on Violence While many Americans are understandably concerned about the rise in political violence, it seems Broadway is taking a different approach. A new satirical musical titled “Luigi the Musical” will feature 28-year-old murder suspect Luigi Mangione, set to premiere in Manhattan this June. This production is just a short distance from […]
Mother with child accused of shooting at sushi server, and the reason behind it is anything but ordinary.
St. Louis Mother Charged with Multiple Felonies After Restaurant Incident A mother from St. Louis is facing several felony charges following an incident at a sushi restaurant in Kirkwood, Missouri. Police report that she discharged a firearm during a heated exchange with restaurant staff last Wednesday evening, around 8:30 p.m. According to local reports, the […]
Sacramento father who took his family’s life appeared ordinary on Facebook
A father from Sacramento, who tragically took the lives of his wife and two children in a shocking murder-suicide on Tuesday, did not leave any signs on social media that hinted he was capable of such violence. Posts on David Valerga’s Facebook showcase a loving family dynamic, where he appears to be a devoted father, […]
Five Ordinary Individuals Who Changed the Game Against Armed Robbers in 2025
It’s truly remarkable to see ordinary individuals stand up to potential threats, especially when they find themselves facing armed criminals. Some of these situations even take unexpected turns where the victims manage to regain control. In 2025, several stories highlighted instances like these. For example, there was a garbage truck driver who confronted two would-be […]
The bravery we lost is found in the most ordinary places.
Reflections on Caregiving and Home Improvement Let’s revisit the cabin saga. There’s something about the disorganized renovation of a building that mirrors the struggles of caregivers—and maybe the broader American experience. Living in rural Montana teaches you that when a task needs completing, you can either throw money at it, wait ages, use duct tape, […]
The Ongoing Conflict Against Ordinary Individuals Reaches a New Stage
Hello, readers. It seems like we’ve reached a point of no return. Or maybe not? For many fathers, weekends revolve around chores, church, and family time. As for libraries across the globe… Current Political Debate There’s an ongoing discussion in the national political arena about the ethics of targeting terrorists. First off, is it permissible […]