Here's the truth: Raising the capital gains tax won't hurt the economy
The Biden administration recently released plans to increase the top capital gains tax rate for people earning over a million dollars a year to help pay for his American Families Plan. That plan is already under heavy fire from critics who claim it will spur them to curb their investments and destroy jobs. But the truth is, raising the capital gains tax rate won't hurt the economy or cut investments at all.
Don’t Lose Your Covid-19 Vaccination Card…You’re Going To Need It
You thought your ID and passport were your most precious travel documents. This summer add a small white piece of paper, better known as your COVID Card, to the list.
Should Women Skip Panties In The Summer?
Are you thinking about doing away with panties this summer? Some of us may think that this question is still up for debate, but scientifically there are real health benefits to both wearing and not wearing panties during the warmer months. Need to settle the debate once and for all? Here’s the rundown:
Top Health Concerns in the summer – Be Smart!
The summer is a great time to have fun, soak up all the vitamin D and enjoy not wearing a 2-pound heavy winter coat. While it’s something a lot of people look forward to, there are still some things to be cautious of in the summer. Here are the top health concerns/illnesses to watch out for in the summer!
Judge finds probable cause to move ahead with case against former officer Kim Potter
A Minnesota judge ruled Monday that there is probable cause to support the case against Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April.
More places in the US lift mask mandates. One local leader says the honor system is already not working
Several days since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said fully vaccinated Americans can -- for the most part -- ditch their masks, more places are announcing changes to their mask policies, or doing away with the requirement altogether.
After death of Covid-denying president, Tanzania sets roadmap to combat the virus
Tanzania's coronavirus response is getting serious, two months after the death of the country's Covid-denying president.
Biden wants to bring the economy from relief to recovery. A labor shortage may signal trouble for those plans.
Patti Eisenbraun had been anxiously waiting for the pandemic to subside so the dining room and patio at the Brown Iron Brewhouse would be bustling once again.
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially married Originally Pu
Congratulations and best wishes to the newly married Ariana Grande.
Microsoft board investigated Bill Gates over an alleged affair with employee, report says
Bill Gates's 2020 resignation from Microsoft's board of directors came after the board hired a law firm to investigate a romantic relationship he had with a Microsoft employee, according to new reporting from the Wall Street Journal.
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially married
Congratulations and best wishes to the newly married Ariana Grande.
Former Trump officials dodge questions about not defending US Capitol on January 6 as Republicans downplay riot
Two former top Trump administration officials testified before Congress on Wednesday about the Capitol insurrection, dodging questions from Democratic lawmakers about the attack while Republicans at the hearing used their time to criticize the government's investigations into the rioters and question the existence of the insurrection itself.
Gifts arriving for church-goer whose feel-good story went viral
It seemed like a feel-good story had run its course. Then surprises started arriving in the mail. La Verne Ford Wimberly, an 82-year-old retired Tulsa Public Schools administrator, gained global recognition and acclaim in March because she was at the center of a story-gone-viral: She dressed in her Sunday best for a year’s worth of Metropolitan Baptist Church services even though she was watching services from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What we know about UFOs: How the Pentagon has handled reported sightings, mysterious videos and more
For years, the US government largely ignored reports of mysterious flying objects seen moving through restricted military airspace but it is now slowly beginning to acknowledge that UFOs, which the Pentagon refers to as unidentified aerial phenomena, are real.
Man dies on Mt. Everest; colleagues raising money to bring body back home
Family and friends are mourning the death of a Glastonbury man who died while climbing Mt. Everest.
Biden administration notified Congress of $735 million weapons sale to Israel earlier this month, before violence began
The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed US weapons sale to Israel worth $735 million earlier this month, according to two sources familiar with the notification.
Bucknell University condemns 'horrific incident' against LGBTQ student community and orders investigation
Bucknell University condemned a "horrific incident" against the LGBTQ student community that occurred last week and announced investigations are underway.
Bobby Brown opens up about coping with losing Whitney Houston and his kids
As in his 2009 hit, Every Little Step, Grammy Award winning performer Bobby Brown walks with new new purpose and truth.
Foundation’s Guinness World Record brings awareness to suicide prevention
A rock event for the ages. A Maryland foundation earned the Guinness World Record for the most painted rocks in one place at one time.
Nurses' union president criticizes new CDC mask guidance
The president of the country's largest nurses' union has spoken out against updated federal guidance which says that -- with a few exceptions -- people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 don't need to wear face masks in indoor or outdoor settings.
