Michael Bastasch With crude oil prices near the lowest they’ve been in five years, Americans have been enjoying the benefits of low prices at the pump. But, surprisingly, gas prices could actually be cheaper. McNeese State University chemical engineer Jacob Borden reminds us that even with low oil prices, a labyrinth of government regulations is keeping…
by Juliegrace Brufke Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump may be on to something with his campaign slogan. A Bloomberg poll released Thursday shows 72 percent of the country thinks the United States isn’t as great as it once was. When asked for the two main issues they thought were the greatest threats to America’s greatness, 31…
by Michael Bastasch After a four-year legal battle to be recognized as the world’s first global warming refugee, Ioane Teitiota is being sent back home to the island nation of Kiribati after he ran out of legal avenues with which to extend his stay in New Zealand. “I’m sure people feel for the guy… (but)…
Steve Ambrose Transportation Security Administration agents at the Orlando International Airport stopped a transgendered passenger when a suspicious “anomaly” appeared on a body scan. The anomaly was her penis. As expected, the TSA has again come under blistering criticism for their lack of competence when it comes to protecting the nation’s airports. The passenger in question was…
by Jonah Bennett The summary of the recent Marine Corps study didn’t cast a favorable light on women in combat, and a new 33-page internal memo serves to bolster that conclusion. The memo, signed by Brig Gen. George Smith on Aug. 18, provides far more context and detail than was originally given in the four-page…
Connor D. Wolf The Seattle City Council began considering a bill Wednesday it claims will help give Uber and Lyft drivers a voice, but which critics say is nothing more than a giveaway to unions. Democratic Councilman Mike O’Brien introduced the bill, which would impact contract drivers for Uber, Lyft and any other ride-sharing company. The goal,…
Blake Neff Syracuse University has ditched its use of a “kiss cam” at football games after a lone letter to the editor claimed it was inappropriate when colleges are trying to stamp out sexual assault. It all started last week, when Syracuse student Steve Port sent a letter to The Post-Standard complaining about what he…
by Jonah Bennett A congressman from Ohio, who also happens to be a Ranger graduate, wants Army Secretary John McHugh to release documents detailing the performance of women at Ranger School. Documents requested include information on test scores, injuries, evaluations and more, PEOPLE reports. GOP Rep. Steve Russell is reportedly concerned because sources from Fort…
Guy Bentley New York’s financial regulators have issued the first ever BitLicense to a Boston-based Bitcoin startup backed by the global investment giant Goldman Sachs. The BitLicense was the first set of state-based rules governing specifically targeting virtual currencies. They were finalized in June under the supervision of former DFS head Benjamin Lawsky after intense lobbying efforts by…
Blake Neff An autopsy of Scott Walker’s presidential campaign by Politico has revealed interesting claims that Walker’s wife may have played a significant role in his campaign’s final demise. Politico’s write-up focuses on a variety of problems that helped torpedo Walker’s campaign far earlier than anybody expected: Too many campaign workers, poor debate preparation, and an…