Public schools accused of charging parents prohibitively expensive fees to access information about their children Public schools are imposing steep fees for FOIA requests, charging parents tens of thousands or millions of dollars for information related to school activities, policies and practices. Parents have faced prohibitive charges in states like Michigan, Oregon and Rhode Island.…

Russia signals willingness to negotiate peace deal with Ukraine at neutral site in SLOVAKIA, but Ukraine rejects it Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed openness to Slovakia’s offer to host peace negotiations with Ukraine, praising Slovakia’s “neutral position.” Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s controversial visit to Moscow has sparked backlash domestically and internationally, with critics…

Obamacare, hyper-inflation: Americans can’t afford the skyrocketing cost of health care The ACA has led to significant increases in health insurance premiums, with single coverage rising by 67% and family coverage by 74% since 2010, making healthcare unaffordable for many families. Despite its goals, the ACA has left 25 million Americans uninsured in 2023, only…

Survivors of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243 heard “loud bangs” as if the plane had been struck Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people and leaving 29 survivors. Survivors reported hearing loud bangs, experiencing oxygen loss, and chaos before the crash. Preliminary findings suggest the plane may have been mistakenly shot down…

Photos unveil then-VP Biden’s secret meetings with son Hunter’s China connections Newly released photos by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) show then-Vice President Joe Biden meeting with key business partners of his son, Hunter Biden, in Beijing in 2013. The photos depict Biden shaking hands with Jonathan Li, CEO of BHR Partners, a…

Learn about off-grid living with John Cain Carter in: The Solution Series – Mental & Physical Preparedness "I want to break away from this system regardless if things break down or not," said John Cain Carter in The Solution Series - Mental Physical Preparedness with John Carter. "I’m kind of fed up with the existing…

Russia says they stopped a Ukrainian ASSASSINATION plot targeting a military officer and a blogger The recent allegations by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) about a thwarted Ukrainian plot to assassinate a high-ranking Russian officer and a pro-Russian blogger highlight the escalating tensions and covert operations in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According…

Big Oil returns to core strengths, retreats from green energy investments as climate agenda loses steam In 2024, European energy giants like BP, Shell and Equinor scaled back investments in renewable energy projects, refocusing on oil and gas due to profitability and market demands. High oil and gas prices, driven by geopolitical disruptions like the…

A flesh-eating parasite, the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), is spreading across Central America, posing a growing threat to both livestock and human health. The screwworm primarily targets livestock but also infects humans, causing a condition called myiasis. The larvae burrow into open wounds, feeding on living tissue, causing excruciating pain, infection and, in severe…

Appeals court halts burdensome reporting mandate, delivering victory for small businesses The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit temporarily blocked enforcement of the CTA, which required small businesses to disclose beneficial ownership information starting January 1, 2025, citing constitutional concerns and regulatory overreach. The CTA, part of an anti-money laundering initiative, aimed to…