The Federal Aviation Administration this week told airlines it will investigate whether they complied with orders from the Trump administration during the record-long government shutdown to cut flights. The orders came in November after the shutdown had been going for a month and airports were facing shortages of air traffic control workers. The emergency order affected 40 major airports in ...

President Donald Trump ordered a sweeping federal review of every childhood vaccine recommendation in the United States Friday, just hours after a CDC advisory committee voted to end its long-standing guidance for infants to receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, calling the rule unnecessary for healthy newborns. ‘Today, the CDC Vaccine Committee made a very good decision to END ...

David Inserra As of December 10, Australia will implement sweeping restrictions on access to social media for individuals under 16. Hailed as the first of its kind, Australia’s Parliament passed a law in 2024 banning individuals under 16 from having accounts on major social media platforms and requiring these platforms to verify the age of everyone logging in. The law’s initial list ...

Clark Packard Last week, Disney+ released a restored version of The Beatles Anthology, the landmark 1995 ABC eight-part documentary series that remains the closest thing to a definitive account of the band’s extraordinary journey. I binge-watched the updated Anthology over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, which brought back memories of watching the original with my parents 30 years ago. Now I’m the ...

Many drivers assume that familiar routes are inherently safe. Daily commutes or local errands rarely inspire caution, yet ordinary roads can hide hazards that are easy to overlook. Potholes, worn road markings, and unexpected debris contribute to accidents that seem sudden but are often preventable. Awareness alone does not always guarantee safety, but recognizing that routine does not equal harmlessness ...

The Senate is gearing up for a vote on extending expiring Obamacare premium subsidies, but a tense debate over restrictions on taxpayer-funded abortions is proving a major roadblock on the path to a bipartisan healthcare solution.  Broadly, lawmakers in the upper chamber do not want to see the subsidies expire by the end of the year, given the political ramifications ...

The Trump administration is being urged to go on offense and make sure the next United Nations chief is aligned with U.S. and Western values and doesn’t kowtow to what critics say is an increasingly anti-American institution. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres’ tenure ends Dec. 31, 2026. The former socialist prime minister of Portugal’s tenure has been beset with major wars and ...

Choosing the right traditional radiators can feel a bit tricky at times. Many of us spend hours researching to figure out what sets budget-friendly options apart from high-end boutique designs. In this guide, we’ll look at materials, styles, heat output, and more to help you make an informed choice. Read on to see which option suits your home best! Key ...

The leader of the House GOP’s largest caucus is rolling out a plan to scale back Obamacare while giving Americans the option to open new health savings accounts (HSAs) named after President Donald Trump. Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger, R-Texas, is filing legislation on Monday called ‘The More Affordable Care Act,’ he told Fox News Digital. States would be ...

Dr Jeffrey Mathews, DDS, is a cosmetic and family dentist based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, known for combining technology, artistry, and compassion in dental care. A native of East Tennessee, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2011. After completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency ...