SS United States Headed to Gulf Coast

SS United States Headed to Gulf Coast

The SS United States, a historic 990-foot ocean liner, has begun its final journey from Philadelphia to become the world’s largest artificial reef off Florida’s Gulf Coast.  Tugboats are guiding the largest passenger ship built in America, nicknamed “the Big U,” to Mobile, Alabama, where the crew will remove hazardous materials, including fuel. The process will take […]

National: Cult Linked to Killings Across Several States

National: Cult Linked to Killings Across Several States

A search is underway for members of the cultlike Zizian group following a series of violent incidents across multiple states. The FBI conducted a search earlier this month in a wooded area near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where the group had previously rented properties, and the effort follows a deadly shootout with Border Patrol officers in Vermont […]

Trump-Putin Call

Trump-Putin Call

President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday, signaling a first step toward negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. It was the first conversation between the leaders of both countries since early 2022, and the pair reportedly agreed to visit each other’s country to meet in person in the future. The conversation came as […]

Eggflation Escalates

Eggflation Escalates

The cost of eggs continues to hit record highs in the US, with data from the USDA showing wholesale prices above $7.30 for a dozen large white eggs (see data here; click on “Egg Markets Overview”). The figure is up from around $5 at the beginning of the year and almost three times as much year […]

Immigration Changes Affect Population Projections

Immigration Changes Affect Population Projections

By The News Service of Florida A state panel this week decided to hold off on revising Florida population projections because of potential effects from new federal and state immigration policies. The panel, known as the Demographic Estimating Conference, meets periodically to analyze the state’s population. It met Tuesday and said in an executive summary […]

Sanctuary City Lawsuit

Sanctuary City Lawsuit

The Justice Department sued Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County yesterday over their laws limiting the involvement of local police in the enforcement of federal immigration policies, areas commonly known as “sanctuary” jurisdictions. The lawsuit came a day after newly sworn-in Attorney General Pam Bondi called for such regions to be federally defunded. At least a dozen states […]

Cannabis Study: Heavy Use Impacts Brain Function

Cannabis Study: Heavy Use Impacts Brain Function

The largest study on cannabis and its impact on brain function suggests the use of the substance has a statistically significant effect on working memory, per findings released yesterday.   Researchers examined 1,003 individuals ages 22 to 36 using brain imaging technology. Participants were categorized based on their lifetime usage: Heavy users had used cannabis more than 1,000 times, moderate […]

Border Build Up Begins

Border Build Up Begins

Around 1,500 active-duty troops will be sent to the US-Mexico border in the coming days to assist with security measures, defense officials said yesterday. The move operationalizes one of President Donald Trump’s central campaign promises—to stem the flow of migrants entering the country—and a declaration of national emergency he signed shortly after being sworn in Monday.  Border […]

Trump, Vance Sworn-In

Trump, Vance Sworn-In

Donald Trump, 78, was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States at the Capitol Rotunda yesterday, officially beginning his second nonconsecutive term. JD Vance, 40, became the third-youngest vice president in US history. Watch Trump’s inaugural address here, or read the transcript here. Trump’s inauguration is the first to feature foreign leaders in attendance, including […]

Report: Cancer Rates Fall, Concerns Remain

Report: Cancer Rates Fall, Concerns Remain

The American Cancer Society’s latest report reveals a significant shift in cancer trends. The overall cancer mortality rate in the US declined by 34% from 1991 to 2022, preventing approximately 4.5 million deaths. However, cancer rates are rising among women and younger adults, with women under 50 now having cancer rates 82% higher than men, up from […]

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