5 Things to Do Each Morning If You Want to Have a Bad Day
Start your morning on the wrong foot, and the rest of the day will gladly follow. But hey, at least you’ll know exactly why it’s going downhill. Here are five surefire ways to have a crappy day. How many do you engage in? Hit Snooze… Six Times: Nothing says “chaos incoming” like starting your day already behind schedule. Keep hitting...
Trump Pushes for Long-Term Control of DC Police, Eyes Expansion to Other Cities
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will seek congressional approval to extend federal control over Washington, D.C.’s police force beyond the 30-day limit allowed under current law. The move comes after his unprecedented decision to temporarily take command of the Metropolitan Police Department, citing what he calls a “crime crisis” in the capital—an assessment local leaders dispute. Speaking at...
Cooling Inflation and Weak Jobs Data Put Fed on the Edge of September Rate Cut
Signs of slowing inflation and a cooling job market are fueling investor expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as September. The July inflation report, released Tuesday, came in softer than feared, easing concerns about price spikes. Traders quickly recalibrated their bets, with CME Group’s FedWatch tool showing a 94.1% probability of a quarter-point cut next...
Alaska Summit Stirs Old Ghosts of Russian Claims
As U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare for high-stakes talks in Anchorage on Friday, the location is sparking more than diplomatic curiosity. Alaska—once a Russian colony—has again become the subject of online speculation and nationalist rhetoric from Moscow. The summit venue, a remote army base in Alaska’s capital, was chosen partly for practicality. The state’s proximity...
Eat This Color Food to Protect Your Brain in Old Age
The "green Mediterranean diet," which incorporates green tea and smoothies, could help slow brain aging, according to research from BGU University in Israel. This modified version of the Mediterranean diet focuses on polyphenols, plant compounds in green vegetables with anti-inflammatory properties that support brain health. The diet's benefits can be achieved through consuming a variety of green vegetables, such...
Bust Stubborn Belly Fat with 10 Delicious Teas
One of the most popular New Year's resolutions out there is to lose weight - and many people specifically wish to shed those extra pounds around their waists. This is a very healthy goal, as carrying around belly fat, also known as visceral fat, has been found to be highly dangerous. Belly fat is linked to higher danger levels than...
Warren Buffett’s $132 Billion Lesson: The Real Power of Time in Investing
Warren Buffett is hailed as one of the greatest investors of all time, but according to author Morgan Housel, his true edge isn’t just picking the right stocks — it’s letting time work its magic. In The Psychology of Money, Housel notes that 99% of Buffett’s net worth came after he turned 65. “If Buffett retired at age 65,...
Dave Ramsey Warns Homeowners: Skip the Solar Panel Hype
When a Phoenix caller named Sid asked Dave Ramsey if he should install solar panels before the 30% federal tax credit expires at the end of 2025, the financial expert didn’t hesitate—“Don’t do it.” Sid’s proposed $31,000 solar installation would drop to about $22,000 after the credit. Based on local utility rates, Ramsey estimated it would take eight to nine...
From Driveway to Dinner Table: The Rise of the Home Farmstand
Across the country, a quiet but delicious trend is taking root — the rise of the home farmstand. Once a familiar sight in rural America, these small, often roadside setups are making a comeback in suburbs and even city edges as more people grow their own produce and share it directly with neighbors. The reasons behind the boom are as...
Things You May Not Know About Biting Your Nails — and Why You Should Stop
Nail biting, or onychophagia, might seem like a harmless nervous habit, but it comes with a surprising list of risks you may not have considered. You’re inviting germs into your body: Your hands touch countless surfaces every day — doorknobs, phones, keyboards — all teeming with bacteria and viruses. When you bite your nails, you give those germs a direct...
