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For decades the U.S.' fourth estate has been redesigned by our evolving techno-culture. Though even newspaper readers may not have fully noticed the evolution, the bustling newsroom is an anachronism. It is a painful, alarming reality that mass communication has never been better facilitated...

Six drumsticks ! Allah be praised ! Some good news, and some bad news: The good news, by 2030 over half the drinking water in the U.S. will come from sewage treatment plants. The bad news, there won't be enough of it to meet demand. [inspired by Paul Harvey]

"... yes, you're guilty" of what? If there's conclusive evidence an individual had a clear idea of what to expect, attended, and willingly participated, we'd have grounds to accuse guilt. If an individual attended on more than one occasion we'd have grounds to accuse guilt. Without that?

And within a capitalist system, that polling is conducted in the marketplace: "supply & demand". Is that a problem? Seems to me willing business partners that adhere to the rules established for their trade group is entitled to the benefits of such commerce. Violating those rules subjects...

"... crickets, for example, need 12 times less feed than cattle" so skip the burger, and munch bugs ! So, why should we eat bugs? In 2013, a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization *(FAO) of the United Nations, urged global citizens to eat more bugs for three reasons: They’re...

I deduce you apply a definition of "eligibility" which exceeds its accepted definition. You know as well as I do unreasonable demands can be imposed on voters in an effort to influence the election outcome. One way to remedy that is to absolutely totally eliminate all requirements at all. Shall...

In that case, should they vote at all?

OK The idea being, the $165 compliance cost would be prohibitive for some. Right? Should we think outside the [ballot] box on this one? Free & fair elections benefit the whole People. Right? Should the entire tax base entirely fund these expenses for the entire population?

? My personal opinion is economics is more complex than rocket science. Webster defines economics as a social science concerned chiefly with description and analysis of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services . Economics is a quantification of human behavior. That's...

White House to host the nation’s governors, but only Republicans are invited Steve Benen / Mon, February 9, 2026 at 10:48 AM EST Around this time a year ago, as members of the National Governors Association got together for their winter gathering, Donald Trump did what every modern president has...

Opinion Putin’s war economy is on the verge of implosion Samuel Ramani / Mon, February 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM EST Russia’s war economy has sputtered to a grinding halt. New economic data reveals that Russia’s GDP expansion rate slid from 4.9 per cent in 2024 to 1 per cent in 2025, and projections...

Adam Schiff confronted on polling showing overwhelming support for requiring photo ID to vote California senator argues photo ID requirements are a way to 'suppress the vote' By Hanna Panreck Fox News / Published February 8, 2026 5:54pm EST Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif...

More War Against Iran ? Retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane said the U.S. should use military action against Iran while the regime is at its "weakest," arguing that Tehran continues to lie about its nuclear ambitions even as President Donald Trump keeps the door open to a new deal. "I think...

Empty Ukrainian embassy in Moscow fined for not paying US$71,000 electricity bill KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/ 🤕

In #2,694 each is wearing similar outfit. Trump reportedly also refused to apologize for the artwork depicting the Obama's as gorillas. I remain baffled about why Governor Moore ruled out a 2028 presidential run. Kamala Harris thinks she's the Dem. front runner