How Families Survived the Great Depression

As paychecks vanished in the 1930s, American families survived by swapping cash spending for home production and tight-knit support networks.Story SnapshotFamilies grew food, canned supplies, and repaired clothes to stretch every dollar.Households pooled incomes,...
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Nuclear First-Use Debate Intensifies

Tucker Carlson said any president who even considers first use of nuclear weapons should be removed from office immediately, turning a simmering Iran debate...
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Supreme Court Delay Triggers New Shadow-Docket Fight

The Supreme Court took 28 days to resolve Trump v. California on its emergency docket, and critics say Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s separate dissent helped stretch a process meant for speed.Story HighlightsThe application in Trump v. California was filed July 27, 2026; the order issued August 24, 2026.Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson authored a separate dissent released with the order.The docket shows Jackson requested a response on August 3, signaling active management of the case.Commentary argued the month-long window was unusual for an emergency matter.What the Court Did and When It Did ItThe docket shows the Trump v. California emergency...
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Millions Pour Into NY Governor Race

A brand-new outside group says it will pour millions into New York’s governor’s race to boost Bruce Blakeman and hammer Governor Kathy Hochul.Story SnapshotA new political action committee says it will raise millions to support Bruce Blakeman and oppose Governor Kathy Hochul.The group, Defend Empire State, plans hard-hitting independent ads against Democrats it labels far-left.Big-money super political action committees already back Blakeman, including efforts linked to James Dolan.Independent spending can shape races fast and often fuels concerns about donor influence.New PAC Pledges Millions To Shape New York Governor’s RaceDefend Empire State, a newly formed political action committee, announced plans...
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Heat Wave Slams Japan’s Power Market

Japan’s wholesale electricity price just hit its highest level since 2023, a heat-fueled spike made worse by costlier imported fuel.Story SnapshotNationwide day-ahead power price...
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Grapple Game Ends In Manslaughter

Prosecutors say a worker “messing around” with a hydraulic grapple crushed his coworker’s head, turning a routine job into a criminal case.Story SnapshotDakota County charged a tree worker with second-degree manslaughter after a fatal job-site incident.The complaint says the operator moved a hydraulic grapple while “f—king around,” killing his coworker.Records describe a shadow-play prank with heavy equipment that ended in a deadly head crush.Tree work has one of the highest fatality rates in American labor, drawing federal safety focus.What Prosecutors Allege Happened in Apple ValleyDakota County Attorney Kathy Keena charged Christopher Boone Crimmins, 34, with second-degree manslaughter for culpable...
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China Agent Case Triggers New Rules

A former Arcadia mayor’s guilty plea as an illegal agent for China has pushed the city to tighten its guardrails on foreign influence — without proof city resources were misused.Story SnapshotEileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China, triggering local reforms.Arcadia leaders are drafting rules, training, and tighter controls on foreign-linked ceremonies.City minutes show movement toward a formal policy requiring council approval for any foreign engagement.Residents are split between demands for safeguards and fears of racial backlash.What Sparked Arcadia’s Push for New SafeguardsLos Angeles Times and the Associated Press reported that former Arcadia Mayor Eileen...
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NYC Mom Slashed on Havasu Falls Trail

A 27-year-old New York City mother hiking to Havasu Falls was slashed in the neck and hand, and a quick-acting neighbor likely saved her...
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Disarmament Becomes Key Test for Gaza Peace

Jared Kushner says Hamas “said all the right things” about peace in Egypt—but warns nothing moves until the group proves it by disarming and taking concrete steps.Story HighlightsKushner links any progress to Hamas disarmament and real follow-through.Outlets report Hamas voiced support for demilitarizing Gaza, though details vary.Gaza rebuilding and Israeli steps hinge on verified disarmament, not talk.Hamas publicly pushed for Israeli withdrawal and a permanent ceasefire as part of phase two.Kushner’s Message: Words Are Not EnoughJared Kushner met Hamas officials in Egypt and described the talks as cordial. He said Hamas “said all the right things” about peace. He...
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Media Bias Claims Grow Over CNN Coverage

CNN’s race-forward headlines on Mississippi hangings contrasted with its last-minute cancellation of a Royce White interview, sharpening public doubts about selective storytelling in national news.Story SnapshotRoyce White says CNN canceled his booked interview hours before airtime, citing “other news.”CNN’s Mississippi coverage used race in headlines while noting no sign of foul play at the time.A 2015 CNN story likewise reported no evidence of foul play in a Mississippi hanging.Critics say this pattern fuels mistrust that media frame events to spark emotion over facts.What sparked the disputeRoyce White, a former professional basketball player who has drawn attention for comments about...
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