How 89 Ordinary American Habits From Today Look Completely Alien To The Past
A satirical look at 89 absurdities of modern American life, from inflated grocery prices to dystopian benches.
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Prisons Chief Resigns After Failed Execution Leaves Condemned Woman on Ventilator
Tennessee's prisons chief resigns after failed execution of Christa Pike, leaving her fate and the state's protocol unresolved.
Man Claims He Found a $1 Million Diamond While Digging at Crater of Diamonds State Park
Gem hunter Jack Pearadin finds a 6.03-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds Park, calling it the 'American Dream' worth over $1 million.
New SNAP rules begin Oct. 1, and advocates fear they will deepen food insecurity
A new law makes it harder for poor Americans to eat, cutting SNAP aid and saddling states with new costs.
Sen. John Kennedy Pushes to Ban Living Politicians From Having Buildings Named After Them
Sen. John Kennedy wants a rule barring living pols from having buildings named after them, citing public money shouldn't fund self-promotion.
Salon Employee Adds a 15% Tip to Customer’s Bill Without Asking, and the Customer Is Not Happy
A woman claims a salon added a 15% tip to her bill without asking, sparking debate over US tipping culture.
Postmaster General says work on Trump’s plan to verify mail-in ballots has ended
Postal Service chief confirms Trump's ballot-verification order halted after court ruling.
Trump Promises Every Voter $5,000 — But the Gift Comes With Strings Attached
A king promises gold unto every citizen, a monstrous sum, to win their favour; yet the cost falls upon his children.
Firefighters Warn of ‘Breaking Point’ as Government Funding Falls Short During Severe Wildfire Year
Firefighters say federal government is failing them amid a brutal wildfire season, with staffing shortages and deadly entrapments.
Al Green Wants Congress to Investigate the Noose Threats Facing Black Americans
Rep Al Green requests joint hearing on reports of Black Americans found hanging from nooses and killed without trial.