Marco Rubio confirms new US goal for Iran is to try to return it ‘back to the way it was’ before Trump’s failed war One of the most humiliating moments in American military history! We Got This Covered · May 6
"One version is about a car, the other is about a feminine hygiene product. Guess which the kids liked to shout more?" The story of the failed Springsteen song that topped the American charts after being banned in the Bible Belt How Manfred Mann took a song, added the Chopsticks chords, got the song banned and scored a No.1 Louder · May 6
RFK Jr wants to fix mental health crisis by pushing Americans to quit antidepressants IN FULL The Independent UK · May 5
Americans are giving less. July 4th can be a day to change that As the U.S. turns 250, one idea could reverse decades of declining charitable giving and create a new tradition: the biggest giving day of the year. Fortune · May 5
ICE Tries to Rebrand and Instead Feels Like “Propaganda From the Daredevil Show” America has made a lot of choices recently that don’t make sense, but the new ICE “rebranding” just might be the worst of them all. Ignoring the fact that they think we will all just forget what happened earlier this year with Renee Good and Alex Pretti, they actually haven’t… The Mary Sue · May 5
The Spirit of the Declaration, Part 1 [This post is excerpted from the new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America (Avid Reader Press/Simon… The post The Spirit of the Declaration, Part 1 appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · May 5
US military actions test Trump’s claim the Iran war is over ANALYSIS — Even if a recent flareup of military skirmishes in the Middle East merely continues but does not escalate, the clashes cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s formal assertion to Congress on May 1 that hostilities between American and Iran have “terminated.” The renewed fighting has put intense strain… Roll Call · May 5
America is falling apart: It will cost $1 trillion to fix the nation’s potholes and crumbling infrastructure Many aging structures, from roads to bridges and buildings, remain in use despite being past their prime, according to a new study The Independent UK · May 5
Indian investments in US on rise, creating American jobs: Official Indian companies are investing significantly in the United States. Recent data shows USD 16.4 billion in foreign direct investment, creating over 70,000 jobs. Indian firms are also contributing to research and development. Massive new investments are expected at the SelectUSA Investment Summit. This inflow of capital strengthens the American economy… The Economic Times · May 5
They were hunted by the Taliban for helping the US. Now, Trump wants to send these families to the DRC Thousands of Afghans who assisted US forces are stuck in limbo in Qatar. Instead of promised resettlement in America, they face an uncertain future in another war-torn country The Guardian - UK · May 5
‘Give them the weapons’: War hawk Lindsey Graham urges Trump to flood Iran with guns for the people to ‘rise up’ South Carolina Republican urges U.S. and Israel to arm public to inspire revolution as an alternative to placing American troops in harm’s way The Independent UK · May 5
Indian investments in US on rise, creating American jobs: official Indian companies have invested USD 16.4 billion in the United States. This investment has created around 70,800 jobs. Indian firms also contributed USD 330 million to research and development. These investments are strengthening the US economy. They are bringing capital and supporting communities across various states. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd… The Economic Times · May 5
The ‘Toughest’ Hurdle Carrie Underwood Had To Clear As An American Idol Judge, According To Lionel Richie That does not sound easy. Cinemablend · May 4
Amazon Workers Stage ‘Ball Without Billionaires’ To Protest The Met Gala “Most of my co-workers work two jobs. Why is that, when we work for one of the richest people in America? Make it make sense," said Mary Hill, a 72-year-old Amazon warehouse worker who walked in the show. Pedestrian.tv · May 4
The Independent UK · May 4 School cellphone bans are growing. But scientists aren’t sure if they work yet American kids over age 8 spend an average of 7.5 hours a day watching or using screens
The Mary Sue · May 4 John Magaro Talks the Emotional Toll of ‘Omaha’: [INTERVIEW] John Magaro is a Midwestern man, so he understands the plight of people like his character in Omaha, which premiered at Sundance over a year ago now. It’s a heart-wrenching film about poverty in America’s heartland and the tough decisions that sometimes are made, with Magaro’s quiet performance anchoring the…
Reason · May 4 Michael Auslin Guest-Blogging This Week About "National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America" I'm delighted to report that Michael Auslin, a Distinguished Research Fellow here at Hoover, will be guest-blogging this week about… The post Michael Auslin Guest-Blogging This Week About "National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America" appeared first on Reason.com.
The Independent UK · May 4 Filling up the gas tank of America’s most popular cars just got more expensive. Here’s by how much Trump administration insists prices will drop whenever Iran war ends
Fortune · May 4 The dark side of the American work ethic: widespread sleep deprivation, linked to obesity, depression, even early death “Rise and grind” culture is a public health nightmare that could be costing the U.S. more than $400 billion a year.
Fortune · May 4 America is lucky it’s no longer a manufacturing powerhouse—it’s what’s protecting the U.S. economy from the worst of the oil shock, top economist says The U.S. has lost 35% of manufacturing jobs since its 1979 peak. Cornell economist Eswar Prasad said that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Reason · May 4 Justice Neil Gorsuch: 'Aspirations for Power Need To Be Checked' The Supreme Court justice discusses the Declaration of Independence, how unchecked power threatens liberty, and what the Founders can teach future generations.
The Mary Sue · May 4 ‘I hope his career ends’: U.S. Senator’s daughter went on record saying her father is a paid agent for a foreign state A TikTok video from September 2025 has resurfaced, reigniting a family feud that’s become a symbol of America’s deepest political divides. Maddie Block, the 29-year-old daughter of New Mexico Republican State Senator Jay Block accused her father of selling out to a foreign government. She calls him a “total loser”…
The Conversation · May 4 A democracy or a republic? History shows that some Americans are asking the wrong question As the nation observes its 250th birthday, historians can help settle one present-day dispute: Is the United States a democracy or a republic?
The Independent UK · May 4 The Parent Trap’s Hayley Mills lost her Disney millions thanks to ‘crook’ The former child star of ‘That Darn Cat!’, now 80, revealed that she was forced to move to America for work after her earnings evaporated practically overnight
The Independent UK · May 4 Rudy Giuliani’s team asks for prayers as ‘America’s mayor’ taken to hospital IN FULL