The morning at Westbrook High started like any other—students rushing through the corridors, sneakers squeaking against the polished floor, voices carrying over the clatter of lockers. Posters about kindness and respect hung crookedly on the walls, ignored by almost everyone who passed. For most, they were just meaningless words. Among the students was La Kea…
In today’s world, people often equate education with intelligence. We assume that someone with multiple degrees or academic titles automatically possesses deep wisdom, common sense, and sound judgment. Yet, as the saying goes, “Never confuse education with intelligence. You can have a master’s degree and still be an idiot.” This statement, though blunt, holds a powerful truth…
Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush, one of the most prominent members of the progressive “Squad” in the U.S. House of Representatives, suffered a major political setback Tuesday night after losing her Democratic primary race to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell. The defeat marks the second time a member of the progressive bloc known as the…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in April 2023. In a bold display of self-confidence, Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry took to Instagram to share a glimpse into her unapologetic lifestyle. Berry, known for doing things her way, recently treated her followers to a carefree snapshot of her Saturday afternoon….
Senate Democrats blocked the clean GOP House-passed short-term funding bill on Thursday for the 10th time since the federal government shut down nearly two weeks ago. Senate Democrats have ensured that the shutdown will continue into next week because legislators will leave Washington, D.C., for another extended weekend after a final series of votes on…
Former Capitol Police Chief Steve Sund publicly disputed former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s account of events surrounding the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, releasing a detailed timeline that questions her office’s handling of National Guard deployments. Sund’s statements, made on Wednesday, cast a spotlight on conflicting narratives about the preparedness and response of Congress’s security apparatus…
The internet loves a juicy rumor, and when it involves former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston, the speculation just doesn’t seem to go away. If you’re unfamiliar with the gossip, consider yourself lucky. But if you spend any time on social media—especially on Elon Musk’s platform, X—you’ve…
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) criticized his party again – this time over the ongoing government shutdown, accusing Democratic leaders of putting partisan interests ahead of the American people. Fetterman, who has sided with Republicans on a series of votes on a clean bill to reopen the government, referred to the standoff as the “Schumer Shutdown,”…
A high-stakes Supreme Court case set for reargument on Wednesday could dramatically reshape the political map for the 2026 midterm elections, potentially putting at least 19 Democratic-held congressional districts at risk of flipping to Republican control. The case, Louisiana v. Callais, addresses fundamental questions about racial representation in congressional redistricting and the limits of the…
It’s easy to dismiss heartburn or acid reflux as minor discomfort—something a pill can fix. That’s how it started for father-of-two Zack Van Aarde. Doctors prescribed medication, reassured him it was routine, and life carried on—until July 2025, when everything changed. In the early hours one morning, Zack collapsed on the stairs of his home….