Commentary: Northwestern's deal with the federal government is not about antisemitism
Reading week is quiet at Northwestern University. It’s a time for students to write papers and study for exams and for professors to grade and prepare new courses for winter quarter. But right now, it’s a different ...Read more
Horror icon James Wan on board for new Paranormal Activity film
James Wan is producing a new Paranormal Activity film.
The horror movie icon - best known for his work on franchises like Insidious and The Conjuring - is joining one of the paranormal genres most significant series after...Read more
Connecticut congressional race turns to battle of endorsements. See who is backing whom
With less than six months remaining until a crucial party convention, candidates in the 1st Congressional District are scrambling to collect the endorsements of key Democratic insiders in order to show the momentum of ...Read more
Blue Origin's wastewater plans add to Florida's Indian River Lagoon concerns
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has issued a draft proposal that would allow nearly 500,000 gallons of wastewater daily at Blue Origin’s Merritt Island facilities that would affect the Indian River ...Read more
Commentary: The rising national debt is eroding American wages
In almost every election cycle, politicians toot their own horn when it comes to rising wages, pointing to higher paychecks as proof that the average worker is thriving. But under the Biden administration, millions of ...Read more
Editorial: White House needs to emphasize a pro-growth agenda
Democrats see an opportunity to hammer Republicans and the White House on “affordability,” counting on voters to forget that inflation soared to 9 percent in 2022 — the highest in four decades — under President Joe...Read more
How college campus organizing has been upended in Florida's political climate
TAMPA, Fla. — In September, the Turning Point USA chapter at the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus held a vigil to honor its founder, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was murdered days earlier.
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Medicaid work rules exempt the 'medically frail.' Deciding who qualifies is tricky
Eliza Brader worries she soon will need to prove she’s working to continue receiving Medicaid health coverage. She doesn’t think she should have to.
The 27-year-old resident of Bloomington, Indiana, has a pacemaker ...Read more
4-day school weeks are growing in popularity, despite a lack of data on the effects
Northeast of the capital city of Des Moines in central Iowa, the 400-student Collins-Maxwell Community School District is one of many across the state shifting to a four-day school week.
Like many rural K-12 schools, the ...Read more
Seattle traffic worsens amid roadwork and return to office mandates
SEATTLE — Seattle drivers spent more time in traffic this year than they did in 2024, as construction on major corridors continued and remote work ebbed.
Motorists spent nearly three extra days behind the wheel, as the ...Read more
In Saudi Arabia's green highlands, a different kingdom emerges
ABHA, Saudi Arabia — From the air, Abha's mountains emerge as a shock of emerald green rising from a sea of sand. Terra firma brings other surprises: a bracing wind that has me grabbing for a jacket — a piece of ...Read more
Tara Reid stands by claims she was 'drugged' in hotel bar despite police finding no evidence
Tara Reid still "believes she was drugged" despite police saying there is no video evidence.
The 50-year-old actress had alleged last month she was drugged by a stranger after having just one drink at a hotel in Rosemont,...Read more
Kim Kardashian tearfully reveals Kanye West thought she 'faked' her Paris robbery
Kim Kardashian was heartbroken when Kanye West claimed she "faked" her Paris robbery in 2016.
The 45-year-old star returned to Paris earlier this year to testify in the trial around the terrifying armed robbery almost a ...Read more
Matthew Perry's doctor sentenced to 30 months in prison over Friends actor's death
Matthew Perry's doctor Salvador Placencia has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison over his death.
The late Friends actor died from accidental drowning caused by the acute effects of ketamine use in October 2023,...Read more
Kylie Jenner undergoes stem cell treatment
Kylie Jenner has undergone stem cell therapy to ease her back pain.
The 28-year-old reality star- who has Stormi, seven, and Aire, three, with ex-partner Travis Scott - has been in constant discomfort since her last ...Read more
Scarlett Johansson to star in The Batman Part II
Scarlett Johansson is set to star in The Batman Part II.
The 41-year-old actress - who has played Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for almost a decade - is reportedly in talks with DC Studios and ...Read more
Ellie Goulding brings forward album release date
Ellie Goulding has brought forward the release of her next album.
The Destiny singer had been planning to put out her sixth record, the follow-up to 2023's Higher Than Heaven, late next year but now she is expecting a ...Read more
Argumentative, Abusive Brother Alienates Family
DEAR ABBY: I have a brother who is very opinionated and in my face any time I don't agree with him. It doesn't matter what the subject is; he thinks he's the only one who knows anything about it. He is not educated, but he...Read more
Extra-virgin olive oil may be healthier than regular olive oil
Olive oil has a reputation as a heart-healthy fat. Now, research suggests that a particular type of olive oil is most beneficial.
Researchers focused on 7,102 people who were part of a trial looking at the effects of the ...Read more
Who's to blame for CA school issues? State bureaucracy, governor candidates say
As California students continue to lag behind pre-pandemic achievement levels, candidates vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom say that state bureaucracy is to blame for a lackluster education system in one of the most ...Read more
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