IRS Chief Billy Long Ousted – Now Ambassador to Iceland
In a swift and unexpected shake-up, President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his Senate confirmation, a White House official confirmed Friday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will step in as acting commissioner while Long transitions to his new role as U.S. Ambassador to Iceland. “It is an honor to...
Trump Orders Pentagon to Draft Military Strike Plans Against Drug Cartels
President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to prepare military options for striking drug cartels now designated as foreign terrorist organizations, two U.S. officials confirmed Friday. While the move signals an escalation in his administration’s anti-cartel strategy, officials emphasized that any use of U.S. military assets is not imminent. The New York Times first reported that Trump signed the directive,...
Trump Demands Homeless Leave D.C. ‘Immediately’ as He Pledges Crime Crackdown
President Donald Trump is turning up the heat on crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C., issuing a blunt warning to the city’s unhoused residents: “The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital,” he wrote on Truth Social Sunday. The remarks follow his recent pledge to take swift action against...
Constipation Can Kill: Here are 5 Reasons You Aren’t Pooping Enough
It may seem that we talk a lot about poop, but we really can't stress enough just how important paying attention to your poop really is. Poop is a great overall indicator of your health, and can give you early clues that things are not right. What exactly is poop? So, what exactly is poop? Well, 75 percent of poop...
Facebook Drops Fact-Checking, Cites Biden COVID Pressure
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor content about COVID-19 vaccines. In a Joe Rogan podcast interview, Zuckerberg explained that the government pushed Facebook to remove posts discussing vaccine side effects, even if they were true. He shared that government officials were aggressive, with some even yelling and cursing at Facebook staff. Zuckerberg...
The Truth About Swallowing Gum: Should You Really Worry?
We’ve all heard the warning: “Don’t swallow your gum—it’ll stay in your stomach for seven years!” It’s a playground myth that’s been passed down for generations, but is there any truth to it? Short answer: no. Chewing gum is made from a mix of gum base, sweeteners, flavors, and softeners. The gum base is designed to be chewed, not digested,...
Plantains vs. Bananas: The Heart & Blood Sugar Showdown
Bananas and plantains may look like cousins — and they are — but these tropical fruits pack different benefits when it comes to heart health, blood sugar, and overall nutrition. Knowing the difference can help you pick the right one for your needs. Nutritional Face-Off If you’re watching calories or monitoring blood sugar, bananas generally take the lead. They’re lower...
The Power of Thank You: How Gratitude Is Quietly Transforming Workplaces and Lives
Gratitude isn’t just feel-good fluff — it’s a powerful, low-cost tool that’s reshaping how people cope, connect, and contribute, especially during times of stress and uncertainty. Organizational development consultant Jones knows firsthand how daily gratitude can rewire your mindset. As a single mom launching her own business, she says her habit of naming something she’s thankful for before getting out...
Trump Administration Doubles Down: $50 Million Bounty on Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro
In a bold escalation, the Trump administration announced Thursday a $50 million reward for information leading to the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, doubling the previous bounty and signaling a renewed crackdown on his alleged narco-terror network. “Maduro uses foreign terrorist organizations like Tren de Aragua, the Sinaloa cartel, and the Cartel of the Suns to flood our country...
Crypto Heats Up: Wall Street Welcomes a Bullish New Era
August might be sleepy for IPOs, but this year the crypto market is wide awake. Peter Thiel-backed Bullish is charging toward a New York Stock Exchange debut later this month — and demand is nothing short of frenzied. The offering is already six times oversubscribed, with heavyweight investors like Blackstone and Ark Invest jostling for a piece. It’s a dramatic...
