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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)

        • 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.

                          God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                          God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                          The Nonpareil writes in an editorial that the Sex Pistols would call this a ‘fascist regime,’ but scholars debating the terms "kleptocracy" versus "oligarchy."

                          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?

                          New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                          New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                          Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                          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

                          Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                          Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                          Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                          Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                          Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                          Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                          Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                          Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                          Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                          Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                          Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                          Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                          Letters to the Editor

                          Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                          Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                          "This Earth Day should be recognized as a time to begin the concerted effort to make our home planet ... healthier. Without a healthy planet, nothing else can be sustainable."

                          Letter to the editor

                          Bring wind energy to Fremont County

                          Letter to the editor

                          Shenandoah has the nicest people

                          Letter to the Editor

                          Fly Iowa creates memorable day for Clarinda

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