This April 20 is high time to stigmatize public marijuana smoking like cigarettes
Step on any city subway, sidewalk, or even public park or library, and every observer with a functional sinus tract must admit: the great libertarian experiment to “legalize and regulate” marijuana has failed. It has not merely failed in the sense that reasonable instinctively want to protect their neighbors from themselves, as cannabis use among […]
It’s time to stop celebrating April 20 as a day for marijuana
Saturday is April 20, a day that many marijuana enthusiasts associate with the drug. Originating in 1971 with five high school students in California, the day has foolishly become a celebratory ritual in contemporary culture. But April 20, or 4/20 as it has become commonly known, is not a day that warrants any observance. Marijuana […]
Mortgage rates top 7 percent for first time in 2024
Mortgage interest rates exceeded 7% for the first time this year, according to new data It was released Friday by Freddie Mac. The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.1% this week, up from 6.88% the previous week. “With interest rates trending higher, potential homebuyers are looking to either buy before rates […]
Time to Close the Loophole Allowing Foreign Billionaires to Interfere in Our Elections
After years of hysteria over Russiagate and allegations of foreign influence in American elections, attempts to retake the White House and Congress in recent election cycles despite the federal government banning foreign contributions in American elections The Democratic effort was funded by $500 million from a shadowy foreign billionaire with the stated goal of turning […]
Jared Goff says ‘discussions’ with Lions for new deal are ongoing: ‘Would love to be here for a long time’
Jared Goff helped turn things around. detroit lions Although his time with the team was short, he hopes to continue that success in Detroit with a long-term contract. At a press conference on Tuesday, Mr. Goff answered several questions. Regarding his potential contract extension with the Lions. Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions celebrates while […]
Woah! Cardinals’ Oli Marmol Gets Physical With A’s Security Guard After Classic Episode Of ‘Wrong Place, Wrong Time’
Note to self: Oli Marmol isn’t to be played with. During Monday night’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Oakland Athletics, we had some straight physicality between Cardinals manager Oli Marmol and an Athletics security guard. And we’re not talking about some light push or some weak playground ish, a livid Marmol actually tugged […]
Yankees fall to Blue Jays, suffer consecutive losses for first time this year
TORONTO — The Yankees played north of the border on Monday, but the offense appeared to be stuck in customs. In the series opener Monday night at Rogers Center, Chris Bassitt silenced Yankees batters for 6 1/3 innings, leading the Blue Jays to a 3-1 victory. Former Mets right-hander Bassitt allowed just one run and […]
USA Basketball’s Paris Olympics roster unites LeBron James, Stephen Curry for first time ever
With the 2024 Olympics in Paris coming up this summer, USA Basketball is assembling the best possible men’s roster to avoid embarrassment on the world’s biggest stage. LeBron James will return to Team USA for his fourth Olympics. Stephen Curry joins the team for his Olympic debut.Nine other players have reportedly been confirmed for a […]
Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ armorer sentenced to maximum time in fatal on-set shooting
Judge Mary Marlow Sommer sentenced Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to 18 months in prison after a jury found her guilty of manslaughter. The “Last” armorer was in charge of firearms on the Western set where cinematographer Halina Hutchins was shot and killed on October 21, 2021. Hutchins was preparing for a close-up shot when the gun held […]
SCOTT HODGE: It’s Time To Switch From A Neiman Marcus Tax Code To A Walmart One
Tax Day, April 15th, is the perfect day to think about what we value. For example, what do you value more than money? Family? faith? Country? What about time? After all, even the healthiest Americans have a limited time on earth. If our time is so valuable, then why not do something about the federal […]