Vermont poured hundreds of millions of federal ARPA dollars into climate and housing projects while its court system buckled under record backlogs. With 60 percent of criminal cases tied to just 3,400 repeat offenders, the state’s choice to
President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland drew criticism from Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, who called it unconstitutional. But legal precedent and past presidential actions — from Eisenhower to Kennedy
A viral Instagram rant claimed mainstream media ignored DHS raids in Chicago and that Secretary Kristi Noem secretly funded armed guards for ICE agents. In reality, the raids stopped a Latin Kings murder-for-hire plot, and protective detail
Windows 10’s official support ends October 14, 2025 — but Microsoft is giving users one free year of security updates through its Extended Security Update program. Here’s how to enroll, what it means, and what comes next once that year runs
The dream of the “15-minute city” falls apart when fear rules the streets. From walkable downtowns to public trains, people won’t step outside if they think they’ll be attacked or harassed. Safety isn’t a luxury in city design—it’s the foun
Timeshares promise affordable vacations but often deliver rising fees, limited flexibility, and long-term obligations that can even outlast the owner. Families may inherit the liability, though legal disclaimers provide a way out. Before bu
America’s federal debt has blown past $37 trillion, over 133% of GDP, with interest costs soon to outpace defense and discretionary spending. The spiral is accelerating, and families will feel it in rising prices and shrinking budgets. Yet
From rapeseed’s awkward name to canola’s slick rebrand, the story of this oil is less about taste and more about marketing, chemistry, and government backing. Once an industrial product, canola became a kitchen staple. Paired with SPAM, it
The first shutdown in 1976 under President Ford came from his veto of a spending bill, citing inflation and fiscal restraint. Later shutdowns shifted into political brinkmanship, with Congress and the White House using them as bargaining ch
Bartering is more than trading goods—it’s a way to build resilience, trust, and community when money loses its footing. Start small, learn the ropes, and practice before crisis hits. The oldest system of exchange may turn out to be the most
The Founders did not live in a world of simple muskets. From early repeaters and cannons to the Gatling gun and dynamite, civilians owned weapons every bit as destructive as their armies. The Second Amendment was written in a world that ass
The real fight behind the government shutdown isn’t parks or Social Security—it’s whether to make a COVID-era “emergency” ACA subsidy permanent. That program has already cost taxpayers $100 billion since 2021 and could add $350 billion more
