Opinion
Thanksgiving: The quintessential American holiday(The Daily Signal) – Gratitude is an essential attribute of people who are happy and living purpose-filled lives. Sometimes success leads to gratitude, but it’s more… Read More
Government
Two National Guard members shot in DC; suspect in custodyTwo West Virginia National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., mere blocks from the White House on Wednesday. One of the victims, US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20,… Read More
Courts
Fani Willis’ case against Trump dismissed(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ case against President Donald Trump has officially come to an end. Judge Scott McAfee agreed… Read More
Courts
Jack Smith’s team knew it might face legal challenges for secretly seeking senators’ phone records(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Special counsel Jack Smith’s team pressed forward with secretly seeking phone records for Republican members of Congress, even after being warned it exposed them to… Read More
Government
Mamdani taps 400, including socialist party members, for mayoral transition team(The Center Square) – New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has tapped a cadre of veteran administrators and progressive advocates to guide his incoming administration as the democratic socialist prepares… Read More
Government
Gov. JB Pritzker said cashless bail would keep cities safe — then a woman was burned alive(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s cashless bail law enabled a man with more than 70 arrests to roam the streets before allegedly burning a woman… Read More
Culture
Illinois tops US in pumpkin production despite recent decline in value(The Center Square) – Despite a recent decline in production value, Illinois is far and away the leader when it comes to one Thanksgiving dinner staple. Nathan Johanning, Commercial Agriculture… Read More
Government
Vance to visit Fort Campbell before Thanksgiving(The Center Square) – Vice President J.D. Vance will visit Fort Campbell in Kentucky ahead of Thanksgiving to celebrate with Army service members. Vance, 41, and his family will visit… Read More
Government
Trump admin launches AI-led research, data collaboration in push for global tech dominanceA new “national effort” will speed up scientific research and discovery through artificial intelligence, President Donald Trump announced in an executive order Monday. “The Genesis Mission… Read More
Culture
New children’s book describes abortion as ‘superpower’A new children’s book from the activist group Shout Your Abortion is drawing national criticism for promoting abortion to children as young as 5. The book, titled Abortion Is Everything,… Read More
Public Education
Officials continue to stonewall on Colorado district’s election interference caseSources close to the investigation of election interference in the Roaring Forks Colorado Public School District board race told The Heartlander a summons has been issued in the case. But… Read More
Culture
Gas prices ahead of Thanksgiving holding steady(The Center Square) – The average price of gas has fallen in 2025, and it appears to be mostly holding steady around $3 heading into the Thanksgiving holiday – though… Read More
Culture
Holiday relief: Thanksgiving dinner will be cheaper this year as prices drop 5% from last yearThanksgiving dinner prices have declined for the third year in a row, dropping 5% from 2024 prices. The staples making up the standard Thanksgiving feast for 10 people cost about… Read More
Culture
WNBA player agrees elite 8th-grade boys could beat league’s stars: ‘Men are just stronger, bigger, athletic’Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham defended Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. this week after his comments about boys competing against WNBA players drew heavy criticism. Porter, who grew… Read More
Culture
Serial criminal sets innocent woman on fire months after releaseA 26-year-old woman was covered in gasoline and set on fire in a vicious, unprovoked attack on the Chicago subway Nov 17. Bethany MaGee was riding the inbound Blue Line… Read More
Public Education
Early count shows decline in Maryland’s public-school enrollment, shocking officials expecting increaseAfter anticipating higher numbers of public-school students “in the next decade,” Maryland is grappling with an estimated decrease this academic year, according to a recent report. “An unofficial count by… Read More
Courts
Male sues college after being barred from competing in women’s track eventA male runner has filed a federal lawsuit against a New York university for blocking him from a women’s track event earlier this year. The case hinges on a conflict… Read More
World
Hundreds of students kidnapped as widespread persecution continues against Christians in NigeriaIt’s not the first time terrorists have raided schools and kidnapped a large group of children in Nigeria. On Friday, 303 students and 12 teachers were kidnapped from St. Read More
Culture
Alabama board removes pro-transgender books from children’s sections of librariesAlabama’s top library board voted Thursday to move all books promoting transgender ideology out of children’s and teen sections in public libraries statewide. The policy will require any title discussing… Read More
Culture
Majority of Americans across political divide wary of eugenicsFour in five Americans are leery of embryo genetic screening practices that select fertilized eggs based on health, intelligence and physical traits, according to a new… Read More