Even as former President Donald Trump escalates his GOP primary challenge, Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie had his best fundraising quarter ever from July to September. Massie raised about $768,000 in donations over those three months, up from $584,000 in the previous quarter, according to newly published campaign finance documents. Massie’s fundraising rise coincides with an…
Portlanders held a “emergency” nude bike ride over the weekend, drawing House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ire. Some naked and partially dressed protesters cycled to the Ice facility to oppose the Trump administration’s National Guard deployment to the city. Officials believe the performance was meant to show resistance to federal militarization, but national officials’ responses show…
Travelers in TSA lineups at major U.S. airports will not watch Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blame House Democrats for the federal government shutdown. Airport authorities objected to the 30- to 36-second video, which was shown at checkpoints, as politically charged and in violation of public space partisan message standards. The Port Authority, which runs…
Eric Trump gave Fox News host Steve Doocy a tour of Mar-a-Lago, drawing parallels between the facility and recent White House reforms. Eric used the Trump family’s Florida estate as a background to discreetly reframe Washington’s remodeling story by featuring presidential preferences in recognizable design components. In the televised Palm Beach tour, Doocy noticed that…
As her sister Dolly Parton struggles with health, Freida Parton has asked followers worldwide for spiritual assistance. Freida wrote on social media that she had been “up all night praying” for Dolly, saying her sister “hasn’t been feeling her best lately.” She encouraged people to become “prayer warriors” and pray for Dolly. Freida then clarified…
MetLife Stadium and the New York Giants are famous in North Jersey, but each tiny community has its own athletic history. Outside of giants and major teams, local communities have produced sports champions, pioneers, and firsts. This deeper look shows how North Jersey town pride in athletics impacts identity. MetLife Stadium attracts football enthusiasts from…
Netflix plans to remake Clue as a reality competition. The streaming giant has approved a new unscripted series in which players race to solve a murder mystery live. In each round, participants will solve mental and physical problems to find clues about the killer, location, and weapon. Correct answers will receive rewards. However, incorrect estimates…
The writer has spent almost 40 years on their front porch drinking coffee, thinking, and watching the day. A polite nod or greeting kept them neighbors despite their shyness. A new family next door disrupted this balance. Pleasant neighbors. They chat, wave, and show consideration. Since the new family’s behavior clutters the common space, the…
Last Saturday was one of New Jersey’s saddest sports days. Sportsmanship was abandoned and violence erupted unexpectedly in many settings. Players, spectators, and parents crossed limits that were inconceivable moments earlier, turning normal high school and youth games into anarchy. The severity and breadth of these catastrophes have compelled urgent reform, accountability, and transformation. A…
In a former Boston Market, Dave’s Hot Chicken opened in Hamilton, Mercer County. On October 3, the store debuted at 770 Route 33 with in-store dining and hopes to develop local popularity. The expansion demonstrates Dave’s Hot Chicken’s commercial ambitions. It started as a 2017 Hollywood pop-up and is now Nashville-style fast-casual. Over 300 locations…
