US podcast host and former presidential assistant Dan Koh claimed that members of Congress continue to receive paychecks even when the government shuts down. However, experts say that lawmakers are not exempt from furloughs due to their constitutional responsibilities. In reality, most federal employees, including janitors who work on federal property, are subject to furlough … Read more
Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš is predicted to win the country’s parliamentary election, which could shift its stance on Ukraine and potentially alter the European Union’s position on Russia. The pro-Russian populist leader has a history of controversy, including a lawsuit over his alleged collaboration with communist-era secret police and scandals involving offshore accounts. Babiš, who … Read more
Joy Rogers, a retiree and mother of three from California, was among four people killed in a shooting at American Fish Company in Southport, North Carolina. The pub’s owner, Lennie Rogers, described his wife as “a devoted wife to her husband and a loving mother” who touched countless lives in their community. The shooter, Nigel … Read more
As I watched my six-year-old daughter Millie hand me an index card with the words “I am sad and I do not know why,” I felt the weight of her unspoken emotions settle on me. It was a moment that made me realize I wasn’t just a mom, but a guardian of our family’s mental … Read more
A recent investigation by Bloomberg discovered that the growing demand for artificial intelligence in the US is resulting in massive energy consumption – and it’s affecting ordinary people’s wallets. Big Take dives into how those high costs are being passed on to consumers living near data centers. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-30/data-centers-powering-chatgpt-google-ai-drive-up-power-bills-big-take-podcast
Keller, a suburb in North Texas, is set to host its first-ever Pride festival on October 4, despite pushback from conservative Republican officials who want the event canceled. The festival, called Pride Kel-So, will be held at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church and feature over 100 vendors, live performances, and family-friendly activities. The event’s organizers, April … Read more
A government shutdown began at midnight on Wednesday, leaving millions of federal workers without a paycheck due to Congress’ inability to agree on funding. However, members of Congress will continue to receive paychecks during the shutdown. Some lawmakers have asked to defer their salary until the government reopens. Massachusetts Representative Seth Moulton has announced that … Read more
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US President Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy, given America’s history of gangsterism and lawlessness. However, his administration has taken a new and shocking direction. A recent move targeting billionaire George Soros has sparked outrage. This attack on a prominent Jewish-American donor represents a significant escalation in the backlash against liberal ideals, as embodied … Read more
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