Historians have gathered evidence showing that people—from long ago and from around the world—have used herbs, often in a sophisticated way. Quinine from Cinchona bark, for instance, was used to treat the symptoms of malaria long before the disease had even been identified, and the raw ingredients of a common aspirin tablet have been a popular painkiller […]

A leaked majority draft opinion written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito suggests the highest court in the land has decided to strike down Roe v. Wade, the seminal 1973 precedent that federalized abortion policy, overriding the states and making the procedure lawful throughout the entire United States. The gist of Alito’s draft opinion is that, […]

It finally happened. Masks are no longer required on US airlines or on domestic flights. Of course, this fantastic development did not come about because the CDC had a change of heart after repeatedly extending their illegal mandate, but due to the courage of a federal judge in Florida. Whether out of incompetence or fear of being […]

FALLS CHURCH, Va.—A judge on Tuesday let Johnny Depp move forward with his libel suit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, after the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star rested his case. Heard’s lawyers had asked the judge to dismiss the case, arguing that Depp had failed to make his case as a matter of law and […]

News Analysis President Joe Biden just appointed a major donor, Dominic Ng, as a representative from the United States to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council. The only apparent problems with this appointment are what appears to be a compromise of Biden and Ng’s ethics. Ng donated over $135,000 to Democratic causes in […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he wants to expand Twitter from a “niche” platform to one used by most Americans. “The goal I have … with Twitter is to have a service that is as broadly inclusive as possible, where ideally most of America is on it and talking,” he told reporters on the red […]

A revocable living trust helps you pass your assets on to your designated beneficiaries. What makes it attractive is that it can be changed at any time and beneficiaries or assets can be added or subtracted while you are alive. Before setting one up, there are some things you need to know. Reasons to Make […]

Sulfur, a vital nutrient for cellular functioning, may not be at the top of your list of supplements, but it is one mineral you cannot live without. Read on to learn how you can boost your vital energy and metabolism by adding more sulfur-rich foods to your diet Sulfur is a natural, non-metallic mineral and […]

The Conservative Party has announced the six verified candidates that will appear on the ballot in the upcoming leadership race, but three disqualified candidates are seeking answers for their rejection, saying they met all the requirements. Joel Etienne, Joseph Bourgault, and Grant Abraham were disqualified, but say they provided the required $300,000 and 500 nomination […]

A team of experts from different fields, including medical statisticians and a medical anthropologist, has rebutted a recent article published in a Canadian medical journal that defends the use of COVID-19 vaccine mandates by claiming that a mathematical model shows unvaccinated people increase the risk of infection among the vaccinated. “It is especially problematic that […]

With an announcement that may very well have real repercussions for parents and children across the United States, the country’s oldest and largest library association—with over 57,000 members—has made it official: The American Library Association’s new president is an avowed Marxist. In a tweet that broke the news, Emily Drabinski, the ALA’s new president-elect, declared: […]

Alan Dershowitz, a Harvard Law professor emeritus, said that Monday night’s leaked draft of the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade appears to be authentic and suggested that federal investigators will be called to investigate the incident. “This has the sign of authenticity,” Dershowitz told Newsmax. “It also to me, and this is […]

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Supreme Court overnight after a draft opinion was published. People in support of abortion and those opposed to the procedure stood near the nation’s top court, which allegedly decided that Roe v. Wade should be overturned. The draft opinion stating as much was made public by Politico, and later confirmed to […]

Commentary A 2021 report on Canadian women and girls in sport found that one in four  girls who had participated at least once a week in sport before COVID-19 had not returned when restrictions were lifted. One of several reasons cited was “lack of confidence.” All good coaches know that girls and boys achieve athletic confidence differently. […]

Summer is almost here. Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are oh-so-welcome after a laborious school year. The first few days of sleeping in with no alarm, spending all day doing whatever you feel like, and eating ice cream for dinner provide a much-needed release for parents and kids alike from the daily grind. […]

The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, May 3. Click here for updates from May 2. Ukraine: Russia Hit Railroads Across Country Ukrainian officials say the Russian military has struck railroad infrastructure across the country. Oleksandr Kamyshin, head of the Ukrainian railways, said the Russian strikes on Tuesday hit six railway stations in the country’s central […]

The White House on Monday asserted that a recently-convened board on misinformation under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be “nonpartisan and apolitical,” amid concerns it may threaten free speech. White House press secretary Jen Psaki was asked about how the board would operate, in relation to combating disinformation from cartels and disinformation from […]

Republicans in Congress on May 2 decried the leak of a Supreme Court opinion which would end legal protections for abortion, while Democrats called for the end of the Senate filibuster to preempt the court’s ruling. Politico published a leaked opinion on May 2 authored by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. The opinion, written in […]

Today there are almost 10K tokens circulating in the crypto space, according to CoinMarketCap. How to choose the tokens to invest in among this myriad of options. In this article, you will find some advice on how to minimize the risks of losing assets when investing in crypto. It is not about how to make […]

By Norman Winter From Tribune News Service   Aqua blue pots in the landscape and staggered on the side of a hill were not my idea, but my bride’s, the person who pops up on my phone as Jan My Love Winter. I have avoided this color like the plague for most of my life. […]

CHICAGO—Time and age have not diminished Carol Burnett’s popularity.  When the beloved comedian stepped onto the Chicago Theatre stage, the audience went wild with applause. The one-woman show offered the same question-and-answer format that Burnett used to open her 11-year television variety show.  In person, she is as warm and engaging as she was on […]

FALLS CHURCH, Va.—Johnny Depp’s agent testified Monday that his ex-wife’s 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post describing herself as a victim of domestic abuse was “catastrophic” to his career and coincided with the loss of a $23 million deal for a “Pirates of the Caribbean” sequel. Amber Heard’s lawyers pushed back aggressively against the […]

Kitchen cabinets are for storing dishes, not grease. Unfortunately, wood cabinets — painted or natural with a clear finish — are prone to all sorts of grease, grime and gunk from simply being in the kitchen. Depending on just how much grease and grime you’re looking at and the supplies you have available, here are […]

COVID-19 vaccines are capable of causing damage in a number of different ways leading to lung damage and heart and brain diseases. Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast STORY AT-A-GLANCE COVID-19 vaccines are capable of causing damage in a number of different ways. Disturbingly, all these different mechanisms of harm have synergistic effects when it […]

This episode of Counterculture explores how the academic institution of Harvard is changing and why. Host Danielle D’Souza Gill begins by attributing the change to “mass formation psychosis,” a term used to explain how so many people could so eagerly listen to and follow someone like Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. History is full of other examples […]

Turmeric is a bright yellow root with a tan skin that is typically used in Middle Eastern, Northern African, and Southeast Asian cuisine. Turmeric is one of the main ingredients in curry spice blends and it makes a great addition to soups, meats, salads, stir-frys, and more. It’s a very versatile herb that enhances the […]

On Nov. 2, 2021 British Medical Journal (BMJ) published an article that revealed three big issues in Pfizer’s vaccine trial based on interview with a whistleblower. The whistle blower, Brook Jackson, was a regional director of one of Pfizer’s vaccine trial companies, Ventavia Research Group in Texas. Beginning the fall of 2020, there were 153 […]

After going to college or grad school for years, it is easy to understand why starting life with a tremendous student loan debt can be daunting and is undesirable. For some people, it can take years to pay, and student loan debt can make it difficult to get loans for other things. Obtaining student loan […]

Commentary For years we were told that social media is privately owned so its curation cannot be called censorship; it’s just management. Then we found out that they were working hand-in-glove with government, so the problem became murkier. Now the next step is in place: the federal government has created Disinformation Governance Board operating out […]

Commentary The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has used the Russia-Ukraine war as a cover to undertake new initiatives in the Indo-Pacific. Still, it has also used the distraction to revive its plan to overthrow the government of Eswatini in Southern Africa. The elements began coming together again in late April 2022. Beijing is once again […]