RON HART: My Yearly Christmas Wishes

Reflections as the Holidays Approach With Christmas around the corner, crime scenes from Chicago to New York are wrapped in festive holiday tape. It’s that time of year when I find myself hopeful, yet reflective. Here’s to hoping everyone stays safe this Christmas—from crime, sure, but also from those heated family dinner discussions. I think […]
Brooklyn pasta restaurant recognized as the top Italian choice on DoorDash’s yearly best delivery list

Forma Pasta Factory, which began its journey in Greenpoint, Brooklyn back in 2019, has recently been recognized as the top spot in the country for Italian food delivery, as noted in a DoorDash report. Interestingly, the restaurant had originally intended to phase out delivery services altogether. When the third-party app revealed its list of top […]
Trump Backs Yearly Defense Policy Legislation

House Speaker Pushing for Defense Policy Bill House Speaker Mike Johnson is hoping to advance his defense policy bill by Wednesday afternoon, buoyed by crucial support. The White House is urging lawmakers to back the extensive bill that spans over 3,000 pages, which was introduced late Sunday. President Trump’s endorsement of the National Defense Authorization […]
Police officers in New Jersey earn $2.6 million in salary and yearly increases while being suspended for using a racial slur.

Three police officers from New Jersey who were suspended for using racial slurs, including the “n-word,” back in 2019 have appealed their suspensions and managed to rack up over $2.6 million in salary during this time, including yearly raises. Chief Pedro Matos, Sergeant Joseph Teston, and Captain Vincent Consina have all been earning six figures […]
Portland skips Christmas in yearly tree event due to controversy

Portland’s Annual Tree Lighting Sparks Controversy Portland, Oregon, recently hosted its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, but this year it faced backlash for omitting any references to Christmas. Instead, attendees witnessed leaders at the event waving Palestinian flags and chanting. During the ceremony, a woman displayed a Palestinian flag and led the crowd in chants […]
Trump grants pardons to turkeys Gobble and Waddle in yearly White House custom

Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon Tradition Continues On Tuesday, President Donald Trump carried on the long-standing White House tradition by pardoning two turkeys named Gobble and Waddle. This event is part of a ritual that has been around for more than 35 years. The Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon has its roots in the 1940s, emerging from the National […]
RON HART: Yearly List of What I Appreciate

Reflections on a Year Full of Humor and Irony This year has certainly delivered some comedic moments, mainly thanks to the various characters and situations that have made my job a bit easier. Here’s a random collection of things I’m feeling thankful for, along with a few that I’m less enthusiastic about. President Trump took […]
Average Yearly Health Insurance Cost for Each Family in the US: $26,993

Rising Health Insurance Costs for American Families As of now, the average American household is spending about $6,850 a year on health insurance. Employers, on the other hand, are bearing an even bigger portion of this expense, contributing around $20,143 annually. When you add these figures together, the total annual health insurance cost for a […]
Reasons Behind QuantumScape Stock Rising 50% in October to Reach a Yearly Peak

QuantumScape’s Milestone in Customer Claims QuantumScape has announced its first customer claim, signaling a potential path toward revenue generation. Volkswagen, the primary customer of QuantumScape, intends to start field tests of the QSE cells on Ducati motorcycles in 2026. Should the solid-state battery technology prove commercially successful, it might lead to additional customers and partnerships. […]
Senate set to vote on yearly funding for the military, veterans support, and SNAP to resolve unprecedented shutdown

Senate Budget Vote Looms Amid Shutdown In Washington, the Senate is gearing up to vote on a comprehensive budget bill aimed at covering various sectors, including the military, Veterans Affairs, and food assistance. This move seems to be a strategy by Republicans to sway centrist Democrats into breaking ranks to help end a prolonged government […]