A pointless task: Leading CDC advisor and RFK Jr. supporter steps down from vaccine panel
Leadership Shake-Up in Health Advising Amid Legal Challenges The Department of Homeland Security is experiencing a shake-up in its leadership, and another department is now facing challenges as a key health adviser steps down during a prolonged legal dispute. Reportedly, Dr. Robert Malone, previously serving as vice chair of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, […]
“The most pointless expenses.” Six financial experts share which investments you might consider ditching.
It’s surprising how much money we can waste on investments without even realizing it. As Lonnie Thompson, an investment advisor principal, puts it, if you’re investing in something—whether that’s a strategy or a specific stock—without a clear purpose or plan, you might as well be throwing your money away. But beyond that, are there particular […]
“The most pointless expenditure.” 6 financial experts share which investments you might consider cutting.
Many people lose money on their investments without realizing it. According to Lonnie Thompson, who is both an investment advisor principal and the owner of True North Advisors, if you don’t have a clear purpose for your investment strategy or a specific plan for a stock, that money can often go to waste. But what […]
Editorial board argues that increasing taxes on the wealthy would be pointless
The Washington Post editorial board expressed skepticism on Monday about raising taxes on America’s wealthiest individuals, a solution often favored by many progressive thinkers. Their editorial, titled “Little to gain by raising taxes on the wealthy,” references a study by three economists from the Joint Committee on Taxation. This research suggests that making significant adjustments […]
Prison Abolitionist Says Reporting Her Gang Rape Would Have Been ‘Pointless’
A woman advocating for the abolition of prisons and police claims she was gang-raped by six men in 2021 but chose not to report it because she felt it would be “stupid” to imprison anyone for such an act. Anna Krautmarmer, a doctoral candidate at Columbia University, faced significant backlash after her essay “Why I […]
Cherished grandfather killed along with his dog in pointless violence
A cherished grandfather from Georgia and his dog were tragically shot by a man in front of his wife while he was on a call with his granddaughter during their weekly park visit. Terry and Cheryl Rhoden were out walking their dogs at Simpson Park in Hall County, Georgia, on Sunday. It was around 3:30 […]
Mamdani’s pointless approach to ending homeless camp removals lacks a viable solution.
Zoran Mamdani’s Quiet Start as Mayor Met with Challenges The transition of Zoran Mamdani into the mayoral role has been mostly uneventful—until recently. Last week marked a turning point, dispelling any optimism some had that the new administration would grasp the complexities of the issues it would face, particularly with homelessness. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem […]
Suspected shoplifter recorded violently attacking 18-year-old supermarket worker who confronted him: ‘Pointless’
Violent Confrontation at North Carolina Supermarket A suspected shoplifter was caught on video attacking a supermarket employee who approached him at a North Carolina store. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is looking into the incident. According to reports, the altercation took place on October 20 at a Food Lion located on Park Road in Charlotte. Detective […]
Nuclear Talks Are ‘Pointless’ if We Encounter Any Consequences
Iranian President Mahmoud Pezeshkian, who is under the oversight of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, spent much of his meeting with European leaders on Wednesday urging them to refrain from reinstating “snapback” sanctions related to the country’s nuclear activities. Iran’s recent aggressive expansion in nuclear development, especially in uranium enrichment, has raised alarms globally. The International Atomic […]
Well-known wellness product considered a pointless expense, says doctor
Do you notice a bothersome glare on your phone or laptop? Computer vision syndrome, or digital eye strain, encompasses a range of eye-related issues that many face due to daily screen time. It’s estimated that around 60% to 65% of Americans experience symptoms linked to this. While there are various strategies to alleviate the strain […]