Day: December 19, 2023

Severe childhood obesity has increased in the US: new study

1:10 pm December 19, 2023

A new study revealed that severe childhood obesity rates have risen in the United States — and experts expect to see the upward trend continue. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study looked at 16.6 million children ages 2 to 4 who were enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. […]

Ex-Miami Young Republicans director, Rubio intern and DeSantis campaign organizer arrested on Jan. 6 charges

1:03 pm December 19, 2023

The former director of the Miami Young Republicans, who was allegedly captured on surveillance video breaching the Crypt of the U.S. Capitol, was arrested last week on charges in connection to the Jan. 6 riot, according to newly unsealed court documents Monday. Barbara Balmaseda, 23, of Miami Lakes, Florida, is charged in a criminal complaint […]

To understand the dangers of a nuclear Iran, see Pakistan

1:00 pm December 19, 2023

The horrors of Hamas’ attacks on Israel have refocused the world’s attention on the primitive savagery of Islamist terrorism. But to protect against this threat, we must address a problem at the other end of the technological spectrum: the danger of a nuclear Iran. Iran played a central role in the Israel attacks, providing crucial […]

Los Angeles’ new wealth tax could be a model for broke blue cities across America

1:00 pm December 19, 2023

Exercise caution! California is unveiling a novel strategy for wealth distribution, prompting concern about its potential replication in other states. Despite being the most heavily taxed state in the United States, California finds itself grappling with a staggering $68 billion budgetary deficit. Contrary to the metaphorical richness associated with the Gold Rush era, California’s fiscal […]

Police search for suspect after Washington mall shooting

12:49 pm December 19, 2023

Police in Washington are searching for a man they say shot someone in a mall Monday night. The Union Gap Police Department said on Facebook they responded to Valley Mall at 6:14 p.m. The victim has been identified by local media outlets as a loss prevention officer at a Macy’s department store. Police Chief Greg […]