NYC’s overblown migrant crisis, Iran’s threat and other commentary
From the right: NYC vs. Texas Towns If McAllen, Texas, (pop. 143,000) is supposed to handle its 1,000-a-day migrant surge, asks PJ Media’s Rick Moran, why can’t New York City? “The…
NYC companies hesitate on in-person work because of attacks on public transit
On Wall Street, executives who want workers to return to the office are having to deal with employees who are reluctant because they’re worried about crime, and thinking the city…
New NYC Met exhibit explores complex relationship between Native Americans and water
A new exhibit at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art explores how Native Americans have used water and highlights the politicization of the resource. NPR’s Jennifer Vanasco reports. This segment aired on August…
4 Best Cars of 2022 That Nobody Bought, According to Consumer Reports
Each year, automakers release a variety of cars, trucks, and SUVs that buyers might not be interested in. Consumer Reports calls these “hidden gems.” No matter how you slice it, these…
‘Left to rot’: The lonely plight of long Covid sufferers
Some studies suggest long Covid could affect as much as 30 percent of people who are infected. Thousands of long Covid patients across the globe are urging their governments to…
New York City’s changing neighborhood names
The name DUMBO evokes beautiful waterfront views and prime real estate price tags for many New Yorkers. Yet historians say the acronym, for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, was…
Gazprom says it will ship 41.9 mcm of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Monday
MOSCOW, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Russia’s Gazprom GAZP.MM said it would ship 41.9 million cubic metres (mcm) of gas to Europe through Ukraine via the Sudzha entry point on Monday, down from 40.9 mcm…
Why plague doctors wore those strange beaked masks
In the 17th century, people believed these outfits could purify poisonous air. They were wrong. The plague was once the most feared disease in the world, capable of wiping out hundreds of…
In 1500s Europe, masks were fashionable—and scandalous
Fingers started wagging when 16th-century European women began wearing masks to protect their skin and hide their identities. Masks have been used by many of the world’s cultures, from Asia…
Voting to Protect Texans
Texas Border Business WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Mayra Flores (TX-34) released the following statement after voting ‘No’ on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5376, as this bill would worsen inflation, increase…