It is high time to resume the US-Israeli campaign against IranThe facile truce that was tentatively declared by the United States government in April became unsustainable the very moment it was prematurely announced by the White House. It was not an entirely unexpected folly to arbitrarily halt the offensive... See More »
June 8th in historyJune 8th 452 Attila the Hun invades Italy 793 Vikings in longships from modern-day Norway plunder St. Cuthbert's monastery on Lindisfarne Island off the northeast coast of England, capturing and killing monks Rhys ap Maredudd, the last ruler... See More »
Cost of having a wife in the 1950s vs the alternative.A traditional single-income household with a stay-at-home wife might have weekly expenses roughly like this: Expense Approx. Weekly Cost (1955 dollars) Mortgage or rent $10–20 Food $10–15 Utilities $3–5 Car/gas $5–10 Clothing $2–5... See More »
David Petraeus on Ukraine, Iran, China - and the Next Global ConflictGeneral David Petraeus is a soldier-scholar of extraordinary talent: a 4-star Army general, battlefield commander, West Point graduate, PhD from Princeton, author of books on warfare, creator of counterinsurgency strategies, and architect of the... See More » (1)
The national flag of the UkraineThe national flag of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Державний прапор України, romanized: Derzhavnyi prapor Ukrayiny,) consists of equally sized horizontal bands of blue and yellow. The blue and yellow bicolor flag was first seen during the 1848 Spring of... See More » (+3)
Do you feel that the social rules for teenagers are stricter in the United States than they are in Europe?How do you reconcile the idea that humans can be both tremendously kind and incredibly selfish? Is one stronger than the other?
My sister is the same age as I was when I first knew my ex boyfriendLife has come full circle. I miss my Sujeet. But he is long gone from my life with a wife who he loves. I broke up with him mostly for his own good three years ago almost and have not heard from him in two years two months and something Days. I... See More »
US boat strikes killed over 200 people. Service members have questionsUSA Today reports: “The U.S. military has killed more than 200 people in strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific in the last nine months in what legal experts and former military lawyers broadly agree constitute illegal military... See More »
Hegseth directs DOD to drop hundreds of faiths from recognized religion listUSA Today reports: ““The Department of Defense moved this week to dramatically reduce the number of recognized religions, faiths and belief systems from more than 200 all the way to 31. The move was announced to troops in a memo signed by Anthony... See More » (+1)
Does the arrival of a harsh winter change how you think about survival?How do you describe the sensation of a soul being unmade in your stories? When did you first realize that happiness and success are not the same thing? Why do patients often feel anxious before anesthesia for hernia surgery, and what can be done to... See More »
Scientists warn Trump plan to axe US ocean monitoring system will leave world ‘flying blind’Experts say dismantling the ocean observation system will ‘severely degrade’ the accuracy of weather predictions By Karen McVeigh/The Guardian Fri 5 Jun 2026 06.00 EDT The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle an ocean observation system vital... See More »
Feds charge 14 in Ohio fraud schemes, totaling $50MFederal prosecutors announced charges against 14 individuals in Ohio on allegations of fraud totaling as much as $50 million. Two state employees were included in a 32-count indictment for allegedly billing $30 million for therapeutic behavioral... See More »
What are some common reasons targeted individuals find it difficult to convince others of their harassment experiences?Why do some Turkish words sound so unnatural in everyday conversations even though they’re grammatically correct? Why have European colonial legacies and borders never brought peaceful solutions to the Middle East? Why shouldn’t President Trump... See More »
How do you stay open to finding the right partner after realizing your twin flame was just a catalyst in your spiritual journey?Why do you think the UK government wants to get the political politicking out of the NHS by banning political badges, including pro-Palestinian badges, on the uniforms of NHS staff? Is it unusual for a government official to receive a sentence of up... See More »
Celebrating 250 Years In One Month!I am excited to be celebrating 250 years of the birth of the United States of America. I remember being 12 years old and all the excitement for the Bicentennial, and to think that I would be around 50 years later to celebrate the Semiquincentennial... See More » (1)
What is the likelihood that Kenya will confirm cases of Ebola?What are some hidden or less obvious signs that a seemingly loving home might have been traumatic for a child growing up? Are there any unspoken rules or tips for using communal showers comfortably? What do you do with tech gadgets you win from... See More »
Oh, when will they ever learn? Oh, when will they ever learn?I finally got fed up with the fanciful notion that the U.S. could have somehow knocked the Japanese out of the war early by invading, capturing and holding Iwo Jima in December 1942. So, I unloaded with a full broadside. Note to our British and... See More » (2)
Therapies showing promise against the hanta virusesThe rheumatoid arthritis drug tocilizumab has shown promise in treating patients with the pulmonary syndrome associated with some hanta virus strains. Also, monoclonal antibodies derived from hanta virus survivors blood donations are being studied.... See More »
Dengue vaccine shows favorable safety profile in travelers from non-endemic regionsDengue is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Dengue is characterized by high fever and can cause excruciating pain—hence its common name of break bone fever. Due to the global spread of the mosquito vector, dengue is spreading in... See More »
Muslim Adam Hamawy Wins Primary in New JerseyAdam Hamawy, a pro-Palestinian plastic surgeon and US veteran from New Jersey, testified in support of the terrorist who was connected to the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center. During his testimony, he claimed he had no knowledge that the blind... See More »
DOJ Charges Tech CEO in Alleged Iran Tech Export SchemeA dual U.S.–Iranian national and technology executive is facing federal charges in a sweeping national security case alleging the long-term illegal export of sensitive American computer networking and encryption equipment to Iran, including entities... See More »
Rubio Suggests U.S. Return to Global Vaccine Program in Rebuke of KennedyNew York Times reports: By Stephanie Nolen and Sheryl Gay Stolberg “Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated in pointed testimony to senators that he was reclaiming control of the U.S. relationship with Gavi, an international vaccine alliance.... See More »
California Announces They Have Finished Counting The Votes, Ronald Reagan Has Won The 1966 Governor's RaceCalifornia officials announced on Wednesday that they had finally finished counting the votes and Ronald Reagan had officially won the 1966 governor's race. Exit polling data showed Reagan with an early lead on the night of November 8, 1966, but... See More »
In a first, House votes to block Trump from ordering further strikes on IranThe Washington Post reports: By Theodoric Meyer and Mariana Alfaro “The House passed a resolution Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran, ratcheting up pressure on the administration to find a way to end... See More »
Jill Biden Assures Nation Joe’s Old Age Did Not Hamper Her Ability To Serve As PresidentWhile making media appearances to promote her new book, Jill Biden assured the nation that her husband's old age did not in any way hamper her ability to serve as president. Appearing on MSNBC's Morning Joe to talk about her highly anticipated book,... See More » (1)
Hollywood legend issues ominous warning: 'We’re living in the darkest moment'RawStory reports: “Actor Richard Gere described how America was facing a dark time in history and called President Donald Trump a "maniac," according to reports on Wednesday. Gere was speaking at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Norway with Thor... See More »
Corruption in the UkraineCorruption in Ukraine since the country became an independent state in 1991 is a societal issue rooted in the dissolution of the Soviet Union that year. Following independence, Ukrainian politicians from across the political spectrum, criminal... See More » (+1)
A Federal Judge Just Ruled 8647 is Not a ThreatFederal District Judge Randolph Moss ruled yesterday, in a case not related too the Comey case, that it is difficult to fathom how the Federal Government could conclude that a flag with 8647 could be viewed as a true threat. The case stemmed from a... See More »
