“The World Cup didn’t need America, but America needed the World Cup.”
I am not a huge fan of Elon Musk as a political activist or commentator. I think he's made Twitter -- sorry, X -- worse. His support for the nationalist right in Europe has been ugly.
We can thank China that gasoline prices aren't higher than they are.
The Social Security retirement trust fund is projected to be depleted in late 2032, one year sooner than previously forecast. At that point, the system would be able to pay only 78% of scheduled benefits, resulting in an automatic 22% reduction in benefits for retirees, survivors and future …
Social Security is the bedrock of nearly every American’s retirement plan — the steady, dependable stream of income they can count on to guarantee them a basic standard of living in old age.
In America today, one of the rites of passage that marks the transition to full adulthood is paying your own phone bill. By this standard, many people — even those well into middle age — are stuck in an extended adolescence.
Sen. Ted Cruz, Ron Wyden are right to defend free speech on campus and late-night television
On my first attempt to find Bernardo de Gálvez in 2015 in Pensacola, Florida, he was difficult to spot. I eventually found him at Fort George, in the form of a small stone bust with the words “Yo Solo” (“I Alone”) carved underneath.
Electric vehicles drivers should help pay for roads, but not more than other motorists
Ukraine is faring better on the battlefield. Russia’s costs are surging even as its military gains shrink. If Ukraine can sustain this trajectory, perhaps it can finally force Moscow to make a decent peace.
The private sector is cutting parental leave benefits. The U.S. fertility rate is at sub-replacement levels. Republicans in Congress seem rudderless in the face of affordability concerns.
Obnoxious redistricting war must end
The Trump administration’s embrace of coal power is a timely and essential response to a three-headed energy emergency. The U.S. is facing an electricity supply crisis shaped by rapidly eroding grid reliability, soaring power demand and ballooning prices. The coal fleet is critical to tackli…
People and businesses nationwide are reckoning with rapidly rising electricity costs. Last year, 80 million people struggled to afford their utility bills, according to data from the U.S. Department of Energy.
🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.
Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?
Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.
Three cheers for New York’s commitment to serving its voters and especially for Erie County, a leader in providing a healthy supply of places for voters to cast early ballots.
“The World Cup didn’t need America, but America needed the World Cup.”
I am not a huge fan of Elon Musk as a political activist or commentator. I think he's made Twitter -- sorry, X -- worse. His support for the nationalist right in Europe has been ugly.
We can thank China that gasoline prices aren't higher than they are.
The Social Security retirement trust fund is projected to be depleted in late 2032, one year sooner than previously forecast. At that point, the system would be able to pay only 78% of scheduled benefits, resulting in an automatic 22% reduction in benefits for retirees, survivors and future …
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Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...
Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...
Government exists to serve the public, and fairness should be at the core of its operations. However, favoritism, cronyism and nepotism frequently interfere — elevating individuals based on personal connections rather than merit while sidelining qualified professionals.
The recent decision to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is not just a blow to international aid — it is a direct assault on Virginia’s economy.
Thank you for covering the decision by Sens. Scott Surovell, Mamie Locke and the Democratic caucus in the Virginia Senate to strip Sen. Jennifer Boysko of her chairmanship of the Senate Transportation Committee and seat on the Rules Committee just for standing up for her constituents ("Boysko removed from committee posts after anti-casino testimony," Feb. 13). As Anna Bryson reported, Sen. Boysko spoke out very briefly at the Virginia House Subcommittee hearing against Sen. Surovell’s bill to authorize a casino in Tysons Corner.
Michael Shank’s Feb. 7 column ("Despite assault on clean energy, the future remains bright for solar") notes that location choices for solar power are critical. The recently passed bill promoting solar canopies over large parking lots (House Bill 2037, sponsored by Del. David Bulova, D-Fairfax) is an excellent step to address this issue.