By Katabella Roberts The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits reached its highest level since August 2023 last week, according to data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on May 9. First-time applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending May 4 soared by 22,000 to 231,000—up from 209,000 the week […]
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RFK Jr.’s VP Pick Urges Supporters to Donate to Lawmakers Who Protect Constitutional Freedoms
By Chase Smith Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vice presidential pick Nicole Shanahan, once a staunch supporter of the Democratic party, urged supporters to follow her lead and donate to members of Congress who are Constitutional advocates—and the first member on her list is a libertarian Republican. “Gearing up to make some big […]
Electrical Ear Canal Stimulation Shows Promise as Potential Treatment for Tinnitus: Study
By Megan Redshaw J.D. A therapeutic, noninvasive therapy may bring relief to millions of Americans suffering from tinnitus, a debilitating condition with no approved pharmacological treatment or cure. In a proof-of-concept study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, researchers found that electrical stimulation through the ear canal decreased loudness and tinnitus-induced distress in […]
Mercedes Vows to Keep Making Gas-Powered Engines as EV Transition Slows
By Jana J. Pruet Mercedes-Benz Group AG is easing off its aggressive electric vehicle goals as sales lag, pushing the luxury automaker to keep producing its trusted combustion engines. “The transformation might take longer than expected,” CEO Ola Källenius told shareholders during the company’s annual meeting on May 9. The German automaker previously aimed to […]
The Art of Data Manipulation: Political Parties’ Interpretation Tactics Unveiled
By Stephen Zogopoulos, USNN World News In the realm of politics, data is not merely a tool for understanding; it’s a weapon for persuasion and control. Over the years, administrations have showcased remarkable dexterity in manipulating statistics to suit their agendas. From the controversial handling of unemployment data during the tenure of the 44th President […]
Watchdog Accuses UN Agency Staff of Stealing Gaza Humanitarian Aid, Selling It for Profit
By Tom Ozimek An international watchdog has accused staff at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) of stealing humanitarian aid meant for residents of Gaza and selling it off for profit. Switzerland-based UN Watch said in a May 8 report that it had reviewed numerous allegations—including some made in an […]
Biden on Economy: Americans Are ‘Personally in Good Shape’
By Andrew Moran The American people are “personally in good shape” and the United States has “the strongest economy in the world,” President Joe Biden told CNN host Erin Burnett in a rare sitdown interview touting his administration’s economic record. In the wide-ranging interview, the president was provided with various facts about the current economic […]
Hunter Biden Trial Set After Court Rejects Bid to Dismiss Gun Charges
By Zachary Stieber A federal court on May 9 turned down an attempt by President Joe Biden’s son to dismiss gun charges filed against him by federal prosecutors, setting him up to go on trial. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that Hunter Biden had not shown […]
Barron Trump Makes Political Debut as Florida Delegate to Republican National Convention
By Jacob Burg Barron Trump, former President Donald Trump’s 18-year-old youngest son, will serve as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention, state party Chairman Evan Power said on May 8. Mr. Power, who has served as the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) chairman since January, said Mr. Barron Trump was chosen as one […]
Illegal Immigrant Suspect in Laken Riley’s Murder Indicted, Accused of Being ‘Peeping Tom’
By Katabella Roberts The suspect in the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley was indicted by a Georgia grand jury on Tuesday, court records show. Jose Antonio Ibarra—a 26-year-old from Venezuela who entered the country just 18 months ago—was indicted on 10 charges, according to an indictment filed in the Superior Court of Clarke County. […]
Your New Life of Sticker Shock
By Jeffrey A. Tucker Do you remember just a few years ago when you could buy a nice burger from a local shop for $4–5? That might have come with chips. Now, it is hard to find the same for less than $10, and more likely $13, and that is without fries and with a […]
50 Governors Oppose Federal Plan to Move National Guard Units: ‘Power Grab’
By Jack Phillips Governors from 50 states, as well as several territories, said they oppose a Department of Defense (DOD) plan to move state National Guard units to the U.S. Space Force, with a separate governor alleging Monday the plan is a “power grab.” In March, the DOD sent Congress a proposal that would allow […]