The trains and buses that once connected my childhood hometown to the larger US have long since disappeared All my holiday memories begin with the bleating of an alarm and being ripped from restorative sleep into confused panic – who’s dead? What’s on fire? – until I remember and silence the source of the sound. … Read more
Funding for a range of pandemic-era assistance programs ran out this year, leaving Americans with fewer resources to help cope with rising prices.
President Joe Biden and members of his family are spending Christmas at Camp David in Maryland. His last order of business before the holiday was a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussing objectives in Gaza and moving into the next phase of the war, which the administration has said should be more … Read more
For millions of Americans, Christmas is a day to spend with family and showing loved ones how much they care, and members of Congress are no different. “We always do the same thing. Our tradition is that we celebrate Christmas Eve, so for us, it’s called Nochebuena,” Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., who is Cuban American, … Read more
Democrats and Republicans clashed in a number of heated elections across the country this year as they looked to build momentum heading into 2024. Both parties experienced big victories and disappointing defeats, including in a number of gubernatorial, mayoral and state legislative races. Here is a look at the top takeaways from 2023’s elections: In … Read more
My mother travelled Moldova to save recipes in danger of dying out – and captured the tale of our rich and turbulent past When my country finally makes it into the EU, it will be one of the smallest members of the club – and one whose national identity is strong, shaped by the upheavals … Read more
After winning their first division title since 1993, the Lions will now try to accomplish something they have done only once in the past 66 years: winning a postseason game It wasn’t a winner-takes-all game on Sunday, but the Detroit Lions had to approach it as if it was. Yes, they would have remained in … Read more
Christmastime is a season of joy and merriment for Americans across the country. However, everyone has their own Grinch waiting to put a damper on their holiday. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has a unique one following him this holiday season after his historic ouster from the speakership in October. KEVIN MCCARTHY TAKES PARTING … Read more
A Tennessee elementary school’s plan to allow the Satanic Temple to host an after-school program in its library is facing backlash from the students’ parents and family members, one of whom insists the program is equipped to “negatively impact” children. The Satanic Temple plans to host its first After School Satan Club (ASSC) in Cordova, … Read more
For a prominent pro-life group, recent setbacks at the ballot box have not tampered spirits for the future of the movement to create a culture that protects unborn life in the womb. The March for Life — the organization and the annual event that attracts tens of thousands of people (at least) from across the … Read more
