As we enter 2024, many of us have some goals and resolutions that we want to achieve in the new year. Whether it’s to improve our health, learn a new skill, or read more books, we all have something that we want to accomplish. But sometimes, it can be hard […]
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World needs America to stand strong, but not stand alone
Our nation stands at a critical juncture. Now, more than ever, we need strength in Washington. The challenges we face, both at home and abroad, demand unwavering leadership and a resolute commitment to fortifying America’s position on the world stage. In my role as the honorary chair of The Bastion […]
Read MoreLesser-known endangered species in the US threatened by funding disparities
Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700 plants, mammals, fish, insects and other species in the U.S. have been listed as threatened or endangered with extinction. Yet federal government data reveals striking disparities in how much money is allocated to save various biological kingdoms. […]
Read MoreJeremy Renner reflects on near-fatal snowplow accident one year later: ‘I have so many things to fight for’
It’s been a year since Jeremy Renner nearly died in a traumatic snowplow accident. On Sunday, the actor appeared at the “New Year’s Eve Live” broadcast hosted by Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, where he spoke about his road to recovery. The accident took place on Jan. 1, 2023. “I’m […]
Read MoreAs Americans ring in 2024, they should learn from ‘successes and mistakes’ of 1924, Cal Thomas says
Americans should learn from their mistakes, according to Cal Thomas, one of America’s most widely syndicated op-ed columnist, who rang in 2024 with a piece examining the events of 1924. “The past is a better teacher if we will pay attention to successes and mistakes so that we might avoid […]
Read MoreBerlin sees decrease in New Year’s violence with boosted police presence
Authorities in Berlin said Monday that New Year’s Eve celebrations in the German capital were more peaceful compared to last year despite the temporary detention of 390 people and 54 police officers being injured. Police said many were detained for violating the Weapons and Explosives Act, either using illegal firecrackers […]
Read More1 dead, 21 injured in Austria bar fire on New Year’s Day
One person died, and 21 people were severely injured when fire broke out at a bar in the southeastern Austrian city of Graz in the early hours of the New Year. Austrian police said that the fire broke out around 4 a.m. at a bar in the city center where […]
Read More2024 forecast looks like a bleak return to, ‘It’s the economy, stupid’
As we set out for 2024 – a presidential election year that will no doubt be a defining one in our nation’s history, I am reminded of James Carville’s famous words in the 1992 presidential election, “It’s the economy, stupid.” The Biden administration continues to tout Bidenomics, despite the fact that the […]
Read MoreOregon weekly newspaper forced to shut down after alleged embezzlement by former employee
An Oregon weekly newspaper has had to lay off its entire staff and halt print after 40 years because its funds were embezzled by a former employee, its editor said, in a devastating blow to a publication that serves as an important source of information in a community that, like […]
Read MoreArkansas police chase ends in arrest of suspect linked to Maine co-worker’s murder
A suspect was arrested in Arkansas on Sunday in the death of a co-worker in Waterville, Maine, according to Maine State Police. The police department in Flippin, Arkansas, encountered the 20-year-old man as he was sleeping in a parking lot, state police said. He fled in a vehicle and police […]
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