Biden to receive radiation and hormone therapy as next steps in prostate cancer treatment
Former President Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as a new phase of treatment for his aggressive form of prostate cancer. Source link
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National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can't be deployed for now, says court
National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can't be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an…
Smithsonian to shutter Sunday as government shutdown continues
The Smithsonian Institution will close its doors Sunday as the government shutdown heads into its third week. Source link
Trump says troops will be paid despite shutdown
President Trump has directed the use of "all available funds" to pay military members while the government is closed. Source link
Triumphal arch may join capital's monuments for America's 250th birthday
President Trump is making his mark on the White House and Washington, especially with the 250th anniversary of America next year, and those plans may include a triumphal arch. Source link
People with ADHD may be more creative, studies suggest
We know that people with ADHD often approach work differently than might a neurotypical person. And while ADHD can manifest in traits like impulsivity and being easily distracted, the…
Square’s big comeback: AI, Bitcoin, and the neighborhood next door
After a number of big announcements this week, it’s hip to be Square. Square announced several upgrades and features to its platform this week, including an expansion of tools for…
Gen Z ‘translators’ promise to connect brands with elusive younger customers
Connecting with Gen Z is crucial for brands, especially as teens and twenty-somethings gain spending power and influence. But doing so can be a bit of an art. That’s why a new crop of…
OpenAI’s Sora used to make deepfake AI videos of dead celebrities, outraging their families
Family members of dead celebrities including Robin Willians and George Carlin are crying foul over AI-generated videos of their loved ones appearing on OpenAI’s new app, Sora. OpenAI’s new…
YouTube opens the door to banned creators—again
YouTube is giving some creators previously banned for spreading misinformation a chance to get back on the platform. The company opened up a pilot program on Thursday inviting YouTubers…
Trump’s promised 100% tariff on China is escalating the trade war to new, turbulent levels
The trade war between the U.S. and China is heating up: On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Beijing after China said it would tighten control over rare earth mineral…
This week in business: cold fronts, cool stores, and a hot mess in Washington
There’s a chill in the air—and not just from the weather. A newly arrived La Niña pattern is setting the stage for a potentially wild winter, with experts predicting snow-packed northern…
Trump in 'exceptional health' doctor says after semi annual physical
President Trump is in "exceptional health," the physician to the president said in a letter after his semiannual physical. Source link
This new law solves a longstanding sound design problem: ads that are way too loud
If you’ve ever been startled while watching a show on a streaming service that was interrupted by an unreasonably loud commercial and thought to yourself, that should be illegal, soon it…
The Utterly Unsurprising ‘Revelation’ That the FBI Perused Senators’ Phone Records
Why is anyone shocked to hear that the FBI perused senators’ phone records around the time of a riot at the Capitol over which the president had been impeached? Source link
The Only Defensible Obamacare Deal
Employers and individuals alike must be free to choose better, more affordable health insurance. Source link
This Leftist Hot Spot Could Be a Haven for Genuine Political Diversity
Many conservatives understandably associate UC Berkeley with leftist activism. But it has been surprisingly open to differing opinions. Source link
Why Aren’t Students Reading Books?
Classroom curricula see literature as a means rather than as an end in itself. Source link
A Deep Dive in All Things LBJ
His exemplary presidential museum in Austin explores the times that still haunt us. Source link
MAGA Implodes over Kristi Noem’s “Stare Down” with Man in Chicken Suit
The point is not that there are zero examples of leftist protesters getting violent—as the Times notes, a handful of leftists are getting prosecuted for just that. Rather, it’s that none…
Housing markets where deals are emerging as homebuilder inventory piles up to 16-year high
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Most of America’s largest homebuilders have publicly stated that the…
Furloughed? Here are 5 things you should do right away
When the federal government shutdown on October 1, it started a chain reaction of income problems for federal workers. Roughly 900,000 government employees are now on furlough. Another…
Starlink satellites are already falling, and it will only get worse
SpaceX’s Starlink orbital internet satellites are falling out of low earth orbit at an increasingly alarming rate, with one to two satellites now reentering Earth’s atmosphere every single…
Video: How the Government Shutdown Will Be Felt
new video loaded: How the Government Shutdown Will Be Felt The effects of a shutdown tend to unfold in stages. As agencies, departments and federal employees figure out how to weather the…