As a journalist who has covered weather patterns for decades, I can tell you that what's happening across America right now isn't your typical summer heat wave. We're witnessing something extraordinary, particularly in places where such extremes were once unthinkable.Up in Maine, where folks typically worry more about winter frost than summer swelter, the National Weather … [Read more...] about Historic Heat Wave Hits Northeast While Wildfires Ravage West
National Anthem Returns to Kennedy Center Ahead of America’s 250th
In a return to tradition that speaks to the heart of American culture, the Kennedy Center has announced that every National Symphony Orchestra performance will open with the National Anthem starting with the 2025-2026 season. This patriotic restoration comes as the nation prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial - the 250th anniversary of American independence."The National … [Read more...] about National Anthem Returns to Kennedy Center Ahead of America’s 250th
June Employment Numbers Could Signal Economic Turning Point
Like a Texas thermometer in July, Wall Street's temperature remained steady Friday morning as traders and investors across America awaited the monthly jobs report that could signal where our economy is headed.The markets have been catching their breath after the Independence Day holiday, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures showing about as much movement as a prairie dog on … [Read more...] about June Employment Numbers Could Signal Economic Turning Point
Comedy Show Host Faces Backlash Over Trump Middle East Peace Remarks
In a moment that crystallized the deep divisions in American political discourse, Comedy Central's temporary host Josh Johnson faced immediate pushback from his studio audience after suggesting former President Donald Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize consideration for his role in brokering peace between Israel and Hamas.Like a sudden thunderclap on a clear Texas day, the … [Read more...] about Comedy Show Host Faces Backlash Over Trump Middle East Peace Remarks
Trump Team Launches Major Crackdown on Child Trafficking at Border
Like a rancher mending broken fences after a storm, the Trump administration has begun the painstaking work of tracking down more than 320,000 migrant children who slipped through the cracks of a broken system.The numbers tell a stark tale. Under the previous administration, over half a million unaccompanied children crossed our southern border, many vanishing into a … [Read more...] about Trump Team Launches Major Crackdown on Child Trafficking at Border