The Dark Side of Wind Power: Why Turbines May Not Be the Energy Savior We’re Told
Wind turbines are often hailed as the future of clean energy, but beneath the glossy “green” narrative lies a series of hard truths. While they generate renewable electricity, their full lifecycle reveals that the savings may not be as clear-cut as advertised. One major issue is intermittency. Wind doesn’t blow consistently, meaning turbines can’t provide steady baseload power. To keep...
Beyond Shyness: 6 Subtle Signs You Might Be Dealing With Social Anxiety
What looks like simple shyness can sometimes mask something much deeper. Social anxiety isn’t just about feeling nervous in crowds or needing time to warm up—it’s a persistent, overwhelming fear of being judged that can affect work, relationships, and daily life. Unlike introversion, which is a personality trait, social anxiety is a mental health condition that can make even...
Mortgage Rates Hit 4-Month Low — Could This Be the Break Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For?
After months of sticker shock in the housing market, homebuyers just got a bit of breathing room. The average rate on a 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage has dipped to 6.63%, its lowest point since April, according to Freddie Mac. That’s down from 6.72% last week and not far from last year’s average of 6.47%. Rates on 15-year fixed mortgages, a...
Your Gut Has a Mind of Its Own—Literally
It turns out your gut might be smarter than you think—so smart, it can send real-time messages to your brain about when to stop eating. In a groundbreaking study from Duke University School of Medicine, researchers have discovered a “neurobiotic sense”—a direct line of communication between gut microbes and the brain that could reshape how we think about appetite,...
Deadly “Natural” Supplement: A Mother’s Tragic Warning After Son’s Sudden Death
What you don’t know about that “natural” supplement on your store shelf could cost you — or someone you love — their life. In April 2022, 37-year-old Jordan McKibban from Washington, a healthy, vibrant man who “loved life,” mixed a scoop of powdered kratom into his lemonade after work. Hours later, his mother, Pam Mauldin, found him collapsed and unresponsive...
Trump Taps Stephen Miran for Fed Board as Powell Showdown Intensifies
President Trump has appointed Stephen Miran, his current Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and a trusted economic ally, to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors — a move that comes amid Trump’s escalating pressure campaign against Fed Chair Jerome Powell. “It is my Great Honor to announce that I have chosen Dr. Stephen Miran… to serve in the...
5 Things You Should Never Put on Your Lips
Your lips are delicate, sensitive, and constantly exposed to the elements—yet they’re often treated like a testing ground for trendy products and home remedies. While a swipe of lip balm or gloss might seem harmless, what you put on your lips matters more than you think. In fact, some common ingredients and practices can leave your lips dry, damaged,...
America’s Mounting Household Debt: How to Regain Control Before It’s Too Late
U.S. household debt just hit a staggering $18.39 trillion — an all-time high, after climbing by $185 billion in the last three months alone, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That’s a 1% increase from the previous quarter, with the biggest spikes coming from mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards. Most of this increase came from housing-related...
Tariff Tsunami: Trump Slaps Historic Import Taxes on 60+ Countries to Reclaim American Power
President Donald Trump has officially launched the most aggressive trade crackdown in nearly a century — and he's not backing down. On Thursday, the White House enacted sweeping tariffs on more than 60 countries, pushing average import taxes to 18.3%, the highest level since 1934. Critics call it risky. Supporters call it America First in action. European Union nations, Japan, and...
Explosive Canyon Fire Forces Mass Evacuations as Heatwave Fuels California Wildfire Crisis
A fast-moving brush fire erupted Thursday afternoon in the mountains north of Los Angeles, triggering thousands of evacuations as extreme heat and dry conditions created explosive fire behavior. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, the blaze ignited around 1:30 p.m. near Lake Piru in Ventura County and spread rapidly, growing to more than 2.3 square miles in just five hours. By late...
