Michael Bastasch The White House’s global warming claims are now being contradicted by the Obama administration’s own scientists. President Barack Obama’s administration has repeated the talking point over the year that man-made global warming has increased the incidence of heavy rainfalls across the U.S., but a new study casts doubt on this assertion. National Oceanic…
By Lina Bryce The NFL awards bonuses to teams making it to the Super Bowl but with California’s “jock tax,” some players will actually have to pay for the chance to hold the Vince Lombardy trophy. Since the Super Bowl will be held in Santa Clara, California this year, the visiting teams will end up paying the “jock tax.” The jock…
Chris White Crude oil prices rose to $35 per barrel Thursday amid signs the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia are considering working together to slow the world’s oil production. While the possibility of higher oil pries might mean more pain at the pump for consumers, the same cannot be said for…
Connor D. Wolf A Kentucky county announced plans to appeal a recent court decision blocking local officials from enacting their own right-to-work ordinance, according to reports Thursday. District Court Judge David Hale ruled Wednesday that Hardin County cannot enact their own right-to-work ordinance. The decision found that under current federal law only states can enact…
Andrew Follett An environmentalist and animal rights blogger is “heartbroken” that global warming crusader Sen. Bernie Sanders is not vegan. “I love Bernie Sanders, and I’ve become personally invested in his presidential campaign. What totally destroys me, however, is that my beloved Bern-in-ator eats a ton of meat and shows no signs of going vegan,”…
Blake Neff A daycare in Norway has put the kibosh on letting children wear costumes to celebrate an annual festival, on the grounds that the princess and superhero costumes kids prefer encourage traditional gender roles. Next Sunday will mark the celebration of Fastelavn, Norway’s version of the Carnival holiday preceding Lent. Traditionally, children celebrate Fastelavn by…
Jonah Bennett Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter, a Marine Corps veteran, introduced a bill in the House Thursdayto include women in the draft, a revolutionary development in the history of female military participation in the United States. Hunter introduced the bill along with Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke, who is a retired Navy SEAL commander. The two were inspired by…
Andrew Follett The United Nations global warming deal could make another five million people homeless in the world’s poorest countries, for the express purpose of setting forest land aside to slow global warming through conservation. Millions who live in and depend on forests for their livelihoods could be evicted from their wooded homes, according to new…
With one announcement the U.S. Presidential election has lost a true champion of reforming drug laws and the criminal justice system. Rand Paul now takes his fight back exclusively to the floor and halls of the U.S. Senate. As I write this I’m proud to be sitting in a state represented by Rand Paul (Kentucky)…
Jonah Bennett The Marine Corps is considering boosting acceptable weight limits for women. This potential switch in standards is reportedly intended to allow women to bulk up, in order to pass rigorous standards necessary to join ground combat units. With more muscle, these women will ideally suffer fewer injuries and slightly shrink the physical…