Ravens’ Kyle Van Noy seeks to change the intentional grounding rule in the NFL
Baltimore Ravens’ Kyle Van Noy Advocates for Change in NFL Grounding Rules Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy is calling for the NFL to rethink its intentional grounding rules. At 34 years old, Van Noy believes that intentional grounding calls should be credited as sacks for defensive players, arguing that when a quarterback throws the […]
Planning to Retire Soon? This New Withdrawal Rate Questions the 4% Rule, Report Indicates
Key Takeaways A recent analysis from Morningstar indicates that starting with a 3.9% withdrawal rate may allow retirees to avoid running out of money over a 30-year span. Delaying Social Security benefits until age 70 can boost overall retirement income, although this may require some immediate budget adjustments. You’ve been putting in the effort to […]
Cuban State Media Says Ongoing Communist Rule Benefits the U.S.
Cuban Commentary Defends Regime Amid U.S. Relations This week, the Cuban Communist Party’s television network aired a commentary suggesting that the continued dominance of the Castro regime is crucial for “the national security of the United States.” It claimed that any efforts to remove this regime could lead to “instability,” while conveniently ignoring the significant […]
Venezuelans Share Accounts of Torture Under Maduro’s Rule
This week, former political prisoners from Nicolás Maduro’s regime and families of slain protesters shared their troubling stories with NTN24 after Maduro’s recent arrest during a U.S. operation. NTN24 spoke with Birka Fernández, a former student leader who faced an unjust arrest. Released in 2016, he had been accused by state media of attempting to […]
Most Violent Year During Khamenei’s Rule Amidst Growing Unrest
At the close of 2025, Iran’s clerical government faced what the Iranian opposition coalition termed an alarming increase in state executions. The president-elect of the coalition pointed out that these mass hangings represent a “crime against humanity” and are a sign of a regime desperately trying to cling to power amid a society on the […]
Workers in California and New York are frustrated by their states’ choice to oppose the ‘No Tax on Tips’ rule established by the Trump administration.
California and New York Reject Federal Tip Tax Exemption States like California and New York, led by Democratic governance, are reportedly not adhering to the federal “tip tax exemption” introduced by the Trump administration earlier this year. This situation leaves tipped workers still obligated to pay state income taxes on their tips, regardless of the […]
One Retirement “Rule” to Consider Changing in 2026 (and a 10.9% Dividend That Affects the Numbers)
Common Investment Mistakes and Alternatives for Retirement Many investors unknowingly make significant mistakes that can jeopardize their financial security. One common misstep is relying too heavily on generalized “rules of thumb.” While they may provide a basic framework, these guidelines are often too broad and can be misleading when applied to individual situations. Take, for […]
New Gun Barrel Background Check Rule Begins January 1, 2026
California’s New Gun Barrel Regulations Starting January 1, 2026, California will limit gun barrel sales to licensed dealers and mandate background checks for such transactions. Governor Gavin Newsom signed this regulation into law on October 10, 2025, emphasizing that all sales of gun barrels must occur through licensed firearms dealers. These dealers will now also […]
Planning to Retire Next Year? Consider This Withdrawal Rate Rather Than the 4% Rule, Recent Study Suggests
Your Retirement Savings: How to Strategize Spending You’ve put in a lot of effort saving for retirement, but have you considered how you’ll actually use those savings once you’re retired? A recent report from Morningstar recommends that future retirees start by withdrawing 3.9% of their portfolio in the first year and then adjust that amount […]
Yankees select Cardinals pitcher in their first Rule 5 draft pick since 2011
Yankees Make Moves at Winter Meetings ORLANDO, Fla. — Seems like the Yankees are shaking things up at the winter meetings after all. For the first time since 2011, the team made a selection in the Rule 5 draft, picking right-hander Cade Winquest from the Cardinals’ minor league system. Winquest is primarily a starter, but […]