By Michael Clements Attorneys general representing half of the country sued the Biden administration on May 1 over a new rule requiring criminal background checks for all gun sales, including private sales. Lawsuits in Florida, Texas, and Arkansas are asking the courts to block a rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives […]
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Food Prices Expected to Rise 2.2 Percent With Eggs, Sugar, and Beef Leading the Surge
By Naveen Athrappully Food inflation is expected to continue this year, with the prices of eggs, sugar, and beef rising by more than 3 percent. In 2023, food prices rose by 5.8 percent. This year, food price inflation is predicted to be 2.2 percent, according to an April 25 Food Price Outlook report by the […]
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Trump Vows to Revive Auto Manufacturing at Michigan Rally
By Lawrence Wilson FREELAND, Mich.—President Donald Trump rallied some 3,500 supporters in this working-class community, vowing to reignite the auto industry in the state that has lost thousands of jobs to Mexico and lives under the threat of further erosion of this key industry to competition from China. Under clear blue skies with two dozen […]
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The Neurological Roots of Binge Eating
By Zena Le Roux Reaching for that pint of ice cream or bag of chips may be about more than just satisfying a craving. The foods we crave and consume often serve as emotional Band-Aids, soothing our anxieties and providing a sense of comfort or control. But have you ever wondered what biological forces drive […]
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Second Boeing Whistleblower Dies Suddenly
By Chase Smith A former quality auditor at a Boeing supplier died suddenly this week after struggling with a “sudden, fast-spreading infection,” the Seattle Times reported on May 1. Joshua “Josh” Dean, a Spirit AeroSystems employee who was one of the first to allege his company had ignored manufacturing defects on Boeing’s 737 MAX aircraft, […]
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Trump Lays Out Plan for Second Term in TIME Interview
By Chase Smith In an in-depth interview with TIME magazine, former President Donald Trump laid out his agenda for a second term should he retake the White House in 2025 following the election later this year. The wide-ranging interview, held over two days at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida, with a follow-up […]
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Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged as ‘Inflation Risks’ Persist
By Andrew Moran The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at their highest levels in 23 years as monetary policymakers have observed “a lack of further progress” toward the central bank’s 2 percent inflation target. Fed officials noted that the risks to accomplishing its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability have shifted to […]
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House GOP Probes Links Between Biden DOJ and Top Bragg Prosecutor in Trump Trial
By Tom Ozimek The House Judiciary Committee is investigating a top prosecutor on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case against former President Trump for his past work as a senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official during the Biden administration, amid allegations that the Trump prosecution is politically driven. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) […]
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Americans Say Immigration Is the Most Critical Issue Facing US: Gallup Poll
By Jacob Burg Immigration is the most important problem facing Americans for the third straight month, according to an April 30 Gallup poll. In the poll, 27 percent of Americans believe immigration is the most critical issue facing the United States, coming out on top of other issues like the government, the economy, and inflation. This […]
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Independent Candidate RFK Jr. Clinches Spot on California Presidential Ballot
By Aldgra Fredly Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secured his spot on the California presidential ballot after receiving a nomination from the American Independent Party (AIP). Mr. Kennedy said in a video released Tuesday that he and his running mate, Nicole Shanahan, are officially qualified to appear on the ballot in California, the […]
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Heart Failure Mortality Rates Surge to Highest Levels in 20 Years
By Megan Redshaw, J.D. An unprecedented number of people are dying from heart failure, completely reversing long-standing declines in cardiovascular mortality rates observed just two decades ago. A cohort study published on April 24 in JAMA Cardiology using U.S. death certificate data showed deaths related to heart failure decreased from 1999 to 2012, plateaued, and […]
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Dershowitz Says Bragg’s Case Against Trump Will Fail Because It’s Based on Fake Crimes
By Tom Ozimek Retired Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz said on April 28 that he believes that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case against former President Donald Trump could fail because prosecutors have charged the former president with fake crimes. “There is no crime,” Mr. Dershowitz said during an interview on Fox News on April […]
