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When I turned forty a couple of years ago, one of the things I did for that milestone was to go through all the journals I’ve kept from childhood through adulthood. It was a way to do a retrospective inventory at the midpoint of life.In…

After President Donald Trump unveiled his “Liberation Day” tariffs on Wednesday, a bipartisan pair of senators put forward legislation to give Congress more authority over future penalties on imports.The “Trade Review Act of 2025”…

Parents in custody battles who misgender or “deadname” their child would be accused of “coercive control” under a new radical Colorado bill.The bill was introduced late Friday evening and on Tuesday it passed the Colorado Assembly’s…

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On Wednesday evening, a handful of Republicans in the Senate joined forces with Democrats and independents on Wednesday to pass a measure subverting the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods.The Senate voted 51-48 in favor…

In his remarks, Vance returned to the theme he raised in his February speech at the Munich Security Conference, in which he criticized European Union leaders for undermining free speech and democracy.…

The human urge to explore has taken us to every corner of the planet. From the highest peaks to far-flung islands to even the deepest dimensions of an idea, our species has an innate drive to venture into the unknown.But what exactly…

According to reports, Brad Pitt is in for the “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood” sequel heading to Netflix.David Fincher is rumored to be directing the project, which was written by Quentin Tarantino, according to The Playlist. Pitt will be…

President Donald Trump and his administration have thrown out the playbook on immigration.Between resurrecting an 18th-century law to deport violent criminals and running nationwide television commercials encouraging illegal immigrants…

On the shore of the sea, a glimpse of forever was gently granted.…

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a firm warning to the Chinese government after Beijing launched large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan.The joint military drills, which have yet to be formally declared,…

More than 2,000 are dead and thousands more injured. In many places, there is no electricity or internet, and the health system has collapsed.…

in: Advice, Character, Podcast Brett & Kate McKay • April 1, 2025Resilience is often touted as the end all, be all of coping with life’s challenges and setbacks. But my guest knows from her studies, executive coaching,…

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Donald Trump’s tariff plan, which is expected to be rolled out on Wednesday, will mark “one of the most important days in modern American history.”The Trump administration…

A multi-billion dollar federal program pays hardened adult criminals and runaway teens to live together in dormitory-like environments run by companies with lucrative contracts, leading to thousands of young people being hurt in recent…

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A House GOP proposal seeks to remove an Obama-appointed judge who blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from conducting deportation flights of suspected Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ)…

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I’ve been doing this dad thing for almost 15 years now. During that time, I’ve read books and articles about how I can be a better parent.One parenting framework I’ve found helpful in rearing my kiddos comes from a child development…

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded to President Donald Trump’s criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying on Monday that Russia is still “working on” a peace deal with Ukraine but added that it’s a “time-consuming…