Supreme Court upholds small business ownership reporting rule, sparking debate over privacy and federal overreach The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 to allow enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a law requiring small businesses to report detailed ownership information. The CTA requires small businesses with fewer than 20 employees and annual revenue below $5…

Every January, gyms are crowded with people who have vowed to exercise more as one of their New Year’s resolutions. But come March, those crowds have often all but disappeared. People get busy and distracted, and when that happens, the gym is often the first thing to fall off the priority list. This is a…

Why many Californians may never rebuild after wildfires: Experts point to insurance, costs, and bureaucracy Historic wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed 16,000 structures, claimed 28 lives, and left communities like Pacific Palisades and Malibu in ruins. Many homeowners face financial crises due to inadequate insurance coverage and skyrocketing rebuilding costs, estimated at $1,000 per…

Forever chemicals… two words we’ve all become intimately familiar with, whether we wanted to or not. These manmade substances, found in practically everything, never degrade in the environment and end up contaminating our water, soil, air and even our food. They can build up in our bodies, disrupting hormones and leading to a host of health…

President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, claims to be saving the U.S. government $1 billion per day through various measures aimed at reducing federal spending. DOGE has halted non-essential hires, dismantled diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and stopped "improper payments" to foreign organizations, targeting areas that the administration views…

President Donald Trump announced plans to overhaul or abolish FEMA, criticizing its response to Hurricane Helene and calling it bureaucratic and ineffective. Trump proposed decentralizing disaster response, suggesting federal aid be distributed directly to states instead of through FEMA. Critics argue eliminating FEMA could hinder national coordination and resource mobilization during large-scale disasters. Dismantling FEMA would…

“Off Grid Survival Skills” Episode 5: How to craft your own eco-friendly sandals from recycled materials The fifth episode of "Off Grid Survival Skills," airing Feb. 5, features Doug Simons to demonstrate how to transform discarded truck tires into durable, customizable sandals. The episode details the step-by-step process of crafting sandals, emphasizing safety and precision…

Mexico refuses to allow U.S. military planes deporting migrants to land in the country Mexico denied U.S. military aircraft carrying deported migrants permission to land, escalating tensions over immigration policies. The blocked flight was part of broader U.S. deportation efforts, following two successful flights to Guatemala earlier that day. Mexico's refusal signals reluctance to cooperate…

U.S. foreign aid freeze: Trump administration halts billions in assistance The U.S. State Department, under Secretary Marco Rubio, has implemented a 90-day freeze on nearly all foreign aid, effective immediately, following an executive order by President Donald J. Trump. Exemptions include emergency food aid and military assistance to Israel and Egypt. The freeze halts billions…

Media outlets and personalities whine about exhaustion just days into Trump’s presidency Media outlets and personalities express exhaustion with President Trump's second term, contrasting sharply with the perceived lack of scrutiny during President Biden's administration. Biden's presidency was marked by limited public engagement and media access, with aides reportedly shielding him from intense scrutiny. Trump's…