Category: Opinion

By Deroy Murdock The Republican-led U.S. House passed a “clean” continuing resolution on Sept. 19, securing 217-212 approval to keep the federal government operational through Nov. 21. This measure would have sustained critical services from Social Security to the Secret Service, with 99.1% of Republicans supporting it. However, House Democrats…

By Duggan Flanakin Persistence Market Research forecasts the global halal cosmetics market—encompassing skincare, haircare, makeup, fragrances, and personal care—will more than double by 2032, reaching $120.2 billion from $53.7 billion in 2024. Another report predicts it could rise to $171.7 billion by 2033. Indonesia, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh host nearly…

By Dr. Laura Saturday, 04 October 2025 06:44 AM EDT The concept of a bucket list has long intrigued me. Originating from the phrase “kick the bucket,” it evolved into a tool for reflecting on life’s aspirations. Research published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine highlights its role in providing…

By Paul F. deLespinasse Friday, 03 October 2025 03:51 PM EDT As imagined by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) in “The Divine Comedy,” Hell has nine levels, with the lowest reserved for the very worst souls. Although it’s no longer fashionable to believe that Hell exists, we can’t prove that it doesn’t….

By Frank Pavone Friday, 03 October 2025 11:30 AM EDT When Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., delivers his farewell speech to the U.S. Senate at the end of 2026, his legacy will be defined by a career marked by conflicting priorities. Elected to the House in 1982 and the Senate in…

By Laura Hollis Friday, 03 October 2025 02:46 PM EDT England and Wales are preparing to legalize assisted suicide as the “Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill” advances after passing the House of Commons in June. The legislation faces significant opposition, including from former Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May,…

By Alan Dershowitz | Friday, 03 October 2025 11:05 AM EDT Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was met with a mass exodus of delegates before he even spoke. Over half of the assembly’s members walked out upon his…

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has unveiled a sweeping reform proposal to dismantle the Senate and restructure parliament into a unicameral, party-list system. The plan, set for a 2027 referendum, marks a significant shift in Kazakhstan’s political landscape. The move comes as the ruling Amanat party, led by Tokayev, faces declining…

By Sally Pipes Drug maker Bristol Myers Squibb has announced plans to charge identical prices for its new schizophrenia drug, Cobenfy, in both the United Kingdom and the United States. The company warned that if British authorities refuse to accept these rates, it may withdraw from the market entirely. The…

By Michael J. Hurd On September 10, 2025, political influencer Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, an act that has ignited fierce condemnation and debate. Law enforcement officials investigated the crime scene, where evidence markers were visible near a ladder, as the nation…