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World Cup visitors remind us what’s great about America | Boston Herald

World Cup visitors remind us what’s great about America | Boston Herald

    “The World Cup didn’t need America, but America needed the World Cup.”

    Elon Musk's new 'trillionaire' status is a good thing, actually | Jonah Goldberg

    Elon Musk's new 'trillionaire' status is a good thing, actually | Jonah Goldberg

      I am not a huge fan of Elon Musk as a political activist or commentator. I think he's made Twitter -- sorry, X -- worse. His support for the nationalist right in Europe has been ugly.

      On oil, China is smarter than we are | Froma Harrop

      On oil, China is smarter than we are | Froma Harrop

        We can thank China that gasoline prices aren't higher than they are.

        EV home charging tips to maximize off-peak grid savings (Slash Charging Costs)

        EV home charging tips to maximize off-peak grid savings (Slash Charging Costs)

        • Solution Tales - Lifestyle Now

        Discover how EV home charging reduces utility costs compared to expensive public fast charging networks.

        Privatizing Social Security is the best way to save it | Les Rubin

        Privatizing Social Security is the best way to save it | Les Rubin

          The Social Security retirement trust fund is projected to be depleted in late 2032, one year sooner than previously forecast. At that point, the system would be able to pay only 78% of scheduled benefits, resulting in an automatic 22% reduction in benefits for retirees, survivors and future …

          Don't risk Social Security in the stock market | Ben Ritz

          Don't risk Social Security in the stock market | Ben Ritz

            Social Security is the bedrock of nearly every American’s retirement plan — the steady, dependable stream of income they can count on to guarantee them a basic standard of living in old age.

            What is lost when strangers stop talking to each other? | The Ethical Life podcast

            What is lost when strangers stop talking to each other? | The Ethical Life podcast

            • Scott Rada

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            Elon's Worth More Than All Bitcoin Combined

            Elon's Worth More Than All Bitcoin Combined

              Elon Musk's net worth briefly surpassed Bitcoin's entire global market capitalization on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after a third consecutive day of explosive trading in SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX). Shares of the rocket and AI company climbed past $200 intraday and touched a high of $225.64, pushing …

              Don’t rely on the bank of mom and dad | Allison Schrager

              Don’t rely on the bank of mom and dad | Allison Schrager

                In America today, one of the rites of passage that marks the transition to full adulthood is paying your own phone bill. By this standard, many people — even those well into middle age — are stuck in an extended adolescence.

                Protect the right to jawbone in America | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                Protect the right to jawbone in America | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                  Sen. Ted Cruz, Ron Wyden are right to defend free speech on campus and late-night television

                  The untold Hispanic history that made US history possible | Carrie Gibson

                  The untold Hispanic history that made US history possible | Carrie Gibson

                    On my first attempt to find Bernardo de Gálvez in 2015 in Pensacola, Florida, he was difficult to spot. I eventually found him at Fort George, in the form of a small stone bust with the words “Yo Solo” (“I Alone”) carved underneath.

                    Fan spectacle: Norway's Vikings row through Boston

                    Fan spectacle: Norway's Vikings row through Boston

                      Norway is back at a World Cup for the first time since 1998. The fans are creating viral clips. Both in the city and in the stadium, they're rowing their team forward.

                      Gas Prices Set to Drop After US-Iran Hormuz Deal Signed

                      Gas Prices Set to Drop After US-Iran Hormuz Deal Signed

                        American motorists are expected to see significant relief at the pump following the announcement that the United States and Iran have reached a preliminary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20 per cent of the world's oil supply transits. The ceasefire, announce…

                        Independence Day: 1776, the Declaration, and America's Fireworks Tradition

                        Independence Day: 1776, the Declaration, and America's Fireworks Tradition

                          Celebrate Independence Day on July 4 — the federal holiday marking the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia by the Continental Congress. From John Hancock's bold signature to backyard barbecues, parades, and the night-sky fireworks that have lit America since John…

                          Editorials

                          Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                          Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                          🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                          McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                          McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                          "What we are seeing — far too often — is racialized, aggressive and even violent policing, regardless of immigration status. Being here without documentation is not a violent crime, and those who are undocumented should not be treated like violent criminals."

                          St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                          St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                          Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                          Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                          Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                          In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics. 

                          Columnists

                          World Cup visitors remind us what’s great about America | Boston Herald

                          World Cup visitors remind us what’s great about America | Boston Herald

                          “The World Cup didn’t need America, but America needed the World Cup.”

                          Elon Musk's new 'trillionaire' status is a good thing, actually | Jonah Goldberg

                          Elon Musk's new 'trillionaire' status is a good thing, actually | Jonah Goldberg

                          I am not a huge fan of Elon Musk as a political activist or commentator. I think he's made Twitter -- sorry, X -- worse. His support for the nationalist right in Europe has been ugly.

                          On oil, China is smarter than we are | Froma Harrop

                          On oil, China is smarter than we are | Froma Harrop

                          We can thank China that gasoline prices aren't higher than they are.

                          EV home charging tips to maximize off-peak grid savings (Slash Charging Costs)

                          EV home charging tips to maximize off-peak grid savings (Slash Charging Costs)

                          Discover how EV home charging reduces utility costs compared to expensive public fast charging networks.

                          Shopping

                          Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                          Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                          Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

                          Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                          Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                          Affiliate content. Learn about the most common problems for basement HVAC equipment and how to fix them. 

                          Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                          Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                          Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

                          Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                          Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                          Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                          Letters to the Editor

                          McDowell letter writer: Early voting access is important for democracy

                          McDowell letter writer: Early voting access is important for democracy

                          "This is not about partisanship for me. It is about making sure every eligible voter in McDowell County has a fair opportunity to participate in our democracy."

                          Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                          Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                          "I feel thankful and blessed to have crossed paths with this wonderful lady."

                          Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                          Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                          Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

                          Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                          Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                          "If you can read the reports from people experiencing the cruelty and evil in their community, and if you can see visual evidence and not feel the pain of others, something is wrong with you."

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