WASHINGTON – Allan Lichtman, the historian who has correctly forecast the results of nine out of the 10 most recent presidential elections argued on Saturday that replacing President Joe Biden could cost Democrats the 2024 election. Lichtman, a professor at American University, rejected the growing chorus of political pundits and Democratic activists who have called on Biden, 81, to bow […]
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China and Russia are in a bad marriage that the West shouldn’t try to break up
China and Russia have good reasons for their partnership beyond just driving America crazy. But there are plenty of issues that could derail this alliance. Successful alliances like NATO require partners to subordinate their interests for the common good. During the darkest days of the Cold War, in the 1950s, the West worried that the Soviet […]
Social Security’s 2025 COLA Estimate Just Dropped. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Worry.
There’s a big Social Security change that happens year after year. Social Security benefits are eligible for annual cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs. The purpose of these raises is to help recipients maintain their buying power as inflation pushes the cost of living upward. In 2024, Social Security beneficiaries saw their monthly checks rise by 3.2%. […]
Biden shouldn’t focus on his White House successes at the debate because nobody cares, advisors say
Biden needs to spend his debate time attacking Trump‘s economic policies, sources told CNN. The top Democrat sources told CNN that voters just don’t care about what Biden has accomplished. Polls show more Americans trust Trump on the economy and inflation — the biggest issues for voters. Joe Biden’s advisors say he should spend more […]
6 reasons why you shouldn’t buy the iPhone 15
The Apple iPhone 15 series was introduced last year and includes the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. These are Apple’s latest phones until the iPhone 16 series is announced this fall. The iPhone 15 would typically be an excellent choice for users who don’t require all the […]
Trump calls Biden’s student-loan forgiveness efforts ‘vile’ — and voters shouldn’t count on that relief if he’s elected
Trump criticized Biden‘s student-loan forgiveness efforts during a Wisconsin campaign rally. He said Biden’s debt relief is illegal and an attempt to get “publicity for the election.” Biden is still moving forward with his broader attempt at debt relief, but it’ll likely face lawsuits. Former President Donald Trump is making sure voters know how he feels […]
7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Keep More Than $3,000 in a Checking Account
YinYang / Getty Images Many people simply leave a large chunk of money in their checking accounts and let it sit there. But is that the best move? Probably not. GOBankingRates spoke to Rachael P., a seasoned bank teller who had seen it all when it came to customers’ banking habits. She knew firsthand the […]
There may be an increase in COVID cases this summer. Experts say this is why you shouldn’t be concerned
As the United States heads into the summer season, early indicators show the country is likely to experience an increase in COVID-19 infections. For the week ending June 8, the latest date for which data is available, COVID test positivity was 5.4% across the U.S., an increase of 0.8% from the previous week, according to […]
Steve Bannon shouldn’t count on avoiding prison pending appeal
Steve Bannon wants to stay out of prison while he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction. He shouldn’t count on succeeding in the long-shot effort, but one never knows what the Supreme Court will do. He’s hoping for a different outcome than fellow former Donald Trump adviser Peter Navarro, who recently lost a similar bid […]
Landlords explain why families with vouchers shouldn’t be turned away
Landlords who have worked with housing voucher recipients say they’ve had good experiences with the program, writes our columnist. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Ailsa Hayes has been property manager at Country Meadows Residences since 2022. Before she took on her current position, the residential complex already accepted prospective tenants who utilized housing choice vouchers to find […]
A mysterious Jupiter-sized planet that shouldn’t exist is as puffy as a marshmallow and astronomers finally think they know why
Exoplanet WASP 107b is a gas giant that’s nearly as big as Jupiter, but far less massive. Based on this discrepancy, astronomers didn’t know how a planet like WASP 107b could exist. But now, two independent teams of researchers have harnessed the power of JWST to solve the mystery. Right in our cosmic neighborhood, about […]
Trump said Clinton shouldn’t run under investigation. Now he’s running as a convict
WASHINGTON − Before Donald Trump was the first former president and presumptive major party nominee to be convicted of a crime, he argued that a candidate who faced possible indictment shouldn’t be allowed to run for president. The year was 2016 and Trump, then the Republican nominee, was trying to capitalize on a Justice Department […]