When U.S. Air Force serviceman Aaron Bushnell lit himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., in February, far too many applauded the 25-year-old’s very public, viral, suicide protest. Cornel West called him a “dear brother” and praised his example, saying, “Let us never forget the extraordinary courage and commitment of brother Aaron Bushnell who […]
Spanish politics are usually the last thing on an expat’s mind but even the apolitical can’t avoid them when they reach the international media. That’s what happened when Pedro Sanchez, president – not of Spain, but the Spanish government – announced on April 24 on X (formerly Twitter) that he would spend the next five […]
Barry Manilow recalled how he initially didn't think one of his most iconic songs would be a hit. During an interview with NBC News, the 80-year-old singer explained that he "never" knows when a song he creates will become a success. "I just write them. And if I'm lucky, I make a great record out of it. And that's it. That's all I know," Manilow said. BARRY MANILOW'S HISTORY WRITING JINGLES FOR MAJOR BRANDS BEFORE HIS BIG BREAK Manilow was then asked to name a song that he "really did not put...
Listeners who protested on their college campuses in the turbulent years around 1968 reflect on that time, and share their thoughts on today's young protesters on campuses here in NYC and around the country.
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It's hard to believe that some conservatives are planning to vote for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but here we are.
Spring and warmer weather may be with us but that does not mean we should stop thinking about energy efficiency, particularly when it comes to buying a new home, says financial advisor José de Boer. From the beginning of this year, people wishing to buy a home with a higher energy label have been able to borrow more than those at the bottom end of the housing spectrum with a G or F for energy efficiency. The family spending institute
California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a new pro-abortion ad this week, and it’s so cringeworthy and full of nonsense that it's almost painful to watch. “Alabama’s abortion ban has no exceptions for rape or incest. Now, Republicans are trying to criminalize young women’s travel to receive abortion care. We cannot let them get away with this,” Newsom wrote in a tweet on X that accompanied his ad. The ad shows two young women attempting to cross state lines when they’re pulled over...
Walmart isn’t making enough money off its new health centers, so it decided to close up shop. The retail giant announced today that it’ll shutter all 51 health centers it opened up across five states since 2019. Walmart is also getting rid of its virtual care program after acquiring telehealth provider MeMD in 2021. “We determined there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue,” Walmart said in an announcement today. "“We determined there is not a sustainable business model for...
Mike Tannenbaum discusses why the Patriots should select a quarterback with
Caleb Williams, the expected No. 1 overall draft pick in this week's NFL Draft, has opened up about his passion for painting his nails. In the midst of being under intense scrutiny over the past few months, the former USC quarterback has faced his fair share of criticism. However, Williams has remained unapologetically himself, embracing his unique nail-painting hobby. "I'm wearing a navy suit. Bright navy blue with some silver accents, so...
I might be in the minority, but Bellatrix is actually a really pretty name!View Entire Post ›