Day: July 8, 2024

Here’s why dogs don’t need ‘human food,’ says Virginia veterinarian: ‘No reason for it’

3:20 pm July 8, 2024

Plenty of dog owners across America like to spoil their pets as they would their own children, with some even preparing elaborate meals for them typically reserved for dinner guests. South Florida resident Sara Valdivieso, a mother of two children, has three dogs: Ruby Lulu, a 5-year-old Airedale terrier; Lola Chicky, a 4-year-old mutt; and […]

French parliament divided among far-left, center, far-right after elections

3:12 pm July 8, 2024

France’s parliament is divided among far-left, center and far-right, as no single political faction even neared the majority needed to form a government. President Emmanuel Macron, who has three years left of his term, anticipated that his decision to call snap elections would give the country a “moment of clarification,” according to The Associated Press, […]

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on pop stars, sports cars, rock guitars and Olympic high bars

3:00 pm July 8, 2024

APP USERS: Click here to get the quiz! The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current news and the sights and sounds of the season. This week’s quiz is headlined by pop stars, sports cars and rock guitars. It also includes questions about apparent […]

What would a President Pritzker do on immigration, border crisis?

2:45 pm July 8, 2024

With ongoing speculation about whether President Biden will remain the Democratic 2024 presidential nominee after a disastrous debate performance last week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is one of the names being raised as a replacement. But the ongoing crisis at the southern border remains a top issue for voters across the country, and there are […]

Baltimore ballot measure would offer new parents $1k under ‘baby bonus’ program

2:39 pm July 8, 2024

Some teachers in Baltimore, Maryland, are calling on the city’s voters to approve a ballot measure in November, dubbed the “baby bonus,” that would provide new parents with $1,000 in an effort to reduce childhood poverty beginning at birth. Supporters of the initiative secured the 10,000 signatures needed for it to make it on the […]