It’s time to stop letting our parents make us do all the work for their birthday celebrations.
Dear Abby: My parents, who have different birthdays, started a tradition about 35 years ago of hosting big parties for their birthdays. My brothers and I have grown up now, and while their friends often filled the room, we found ourselves rather bored. We’re married with kids now and feel incredibly guilty about skipping these […]
Stephen A. Smith Urges Democrats To Stop Complaining About ‘Threat To Democracy’ Talk
SiriusXM’s Stephen A. Smith Critiques Democratic Strategy On “Straight Shooter” Wednesday, Stephen A. Smith of SiriusXM urged Democrats to refrain from labeling the opposition as a “threat to democracy,” suggesting such accusations are hypocritical. In a surprising turn of events, former Vice President Kamala Harris secured the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination after receiving almost no […]
If you’re 35 and have a nose ring, it’s time to stop playing grown-up and really mature.
This week’s discussion targets those under 40, mainly Millennials and Gen Z. I know, I know—at 51, I’m not exactly the voice they want to hear. So, for those of you with younger folks around, you might want to sneak this in somewhere, perhaps mixed in with their Ovaltine. If I had the savvy to […]
California Leaders Take Down Famous Rest Stop Statue of Father Junípero Serra
Removal of Junipero Serra Statue in California California officials have taken down a 26-foot statue of Father Junipero Serra from a rest area on Highway 280 in San Mateo County. This marks the first time the statue has been removed in nearly 50 years, as confirmed by the state Department of Transportation. Caltrans staff removed […]
Staten Island fuel stop sets off gourmet gas station trend
Gourmet Gas Station on Staten Island Redefines Convenience Food At first glance, the Shell station on Victoria Boulevard and Seneca Avenue in Staten Island seems just like any other fuel stop in New York City’s heavily trafficked area. Yet, behind its typical exterior is something special—Italo and Gerardo Perito’s unique establishment. Once you enter the […]
Republican senators defeat effort to stop Trump’s actions against suspected drug boats
Republican senators have defeated a proposal aimed at stopping U.S. military operations targeting vessels off the coast of Venezuela, which the Trump administration claims are involved in drug trafficking. The resolution, presented by Democratic Senators Adam Schiff from California and Tim Kaine from Virginia, failed to pass with a vote of 48-51 on Wednesday. This […]
Ways to stop the next government shutdown: Prohibit continuing resolutions.
Congress Faces Standoff Over Government Shutdown The current situation in Congress resembles a classic game of chicken between Republicans and Democrats. The looming threat of a partial government shutdown is evident as both parties wrestle over funding solutions. The last significant shutdown, lasting 35 days, occurred during President Trump’s tenure, stemming from a disagreement about […]
It’s time to put a stop to the judiciary’s misleading dominance in America.
Judicial Challenges and Executive Authority There seems to be a notion among federal judges that by attempting to prevent the president from sending the National Guard to secure federal agents, they are asserting a significant change in judicial power. However, the administration still operates under the belief that the Supreme Court may intervene on its […]
Jay Jones stated that more police should be killed to stop shootings.
A Virginia Republican, Delegate Carry Coyner, claimed during a 2020 call with Democratic Attorney General Jay Jones that Jones suggested that fewer police officers would lead to fewer deaths overall. Coyner shared these thoughts while discussing a hypothetical situation involving two dictators and former Virginia Speaker Todd Gilbert, in which Jones mentioned Gilbert being shot […]
Robin Williams’ Daughter Appeals for People to Stop Sending AI Videos of Her Late Father: ‘This Isn’t Art’
Zelda Williams Calls for Respect for Her Father’s Legacy Zelda Williams, the daughter of the late Robin Williams, who died in 2014, has expressed her frustration regarding AI-generated videos of her father. Recently, she took to her Instagram stories, urging fans to stop sending her these creations, emphasizing the need to honor her father’s true […]