LND topic: pat-holmes page 1

pat holmes

Midterms 2024: Why some leaders see left-wing gains as a warning sign

July 5, 2026

Some U. S. politicians are raising alarms about rising support for progressive policies ahead of the midterm elections. One Republican representative recently argued that extreme left-wing candidates are likely to lose because voters reject what he called "politics of envy. " He pointed to recent pr

politics

Judges and Lawmakers: Should They Have Other Citizenships?

July 5, 2026

The U. S. government has faced questions before about loyalty. Now the spotlight is on officials who hold citizenship in other countries. A recent case involves a judge who blocked a voter data check. She was born overseas and once promised to drop her foreign citizenship. Yet questions remain about

crypto

Bitcoin’s Wild Ride: Why Big Wallets Are Moving Coins Now

July 5, 2026

Bitcoin recently slipped below $60, 000 for a bit, and something unusual happened—people started moving a lot of Bitcoin into online trading platforms. Over the past week, nearly 50, 000 Bitcoin per day ended up in these exchanges, which hasn’t happened often this year. Usually, when this kind of mo

politics

Trump’s crypto profits spark questions about business and politics

July 5, 2026

The news that Trump earned over a billion dollars from crypto and meme coins in 2025 has raised eyebrows—not because the money is illegal, but because it came while he was serving as president. Trump claims he wasn’t fully aware of his family’s crypto ventures, even though his sons now run his busin

sports

A new boxing promoter steps into the New Mexico ring

July 5, 2026

Two fighters are testing a fresh idea in boxing promotion this August. Donald Sanchez, a long-time competitor who has stepped into the ring over 60 times, is now organizing his own event for Albuquerque on August 8. His new company isn’t the only one bringing boxing to New Mexico in 2025, but Sanche

sports

Barcola’s next move: Why Arsenal might just be the better choice

July 5, 2026

Bradley Barcola isn’t getting enough playtime at Paris Saint-Germain. That much is clear. With competition fierce up front, he’s often left on the bench—something he’s unlikely to accept for another season. So, when clubs from England come knocking, it’s no surprise he’s listening. Both Liverpool an

sports

Why sports stars’ hot takes backfire online

July 5, 2026

When the US men’s soccer team beat Bosnia in Qatar last week, the win was overshadowed by a red card that still has people arguing. Midfielder Folarin Balogun was sent off after VAR spotted his cleat making contact with an opponent’s shin. American coach Mauricio Pochettino said it was just two feet

science

Looking back and moving forward at a decade of science

July 5, 2026

Ten years ago a new voice joined science’s conversation. It started as a small step—a specialized spot for the fast-growing field of immunity research. Over time, that space grew into something bigger. Papers poured in from labs around the world, each one a brick in the building of what we now know

entertainment

Silo season 3 takes over Apple TV streaming charts worldwide just days after release

July 5, 2026

Apple TV’s Silo has just landed in first place on the service’s global streaming rankings after its third season premiered. The dystopian show, based on Hugh Howey’s self-published novels, now sits at the top in 97 countries including Brazil, France, India, Japan, and South Korea. Earlier seasons re

politics

Women Who Fought for America Behind the Scenes

July 5, 2026

When America marks its 250th year since the Declaration of Independence, most people think of the Founding Fathers and their speeches. But many women also played key roles that history often overlooks. Some were educated and outspoken, while others used quiet acts of kindness to keep the revolution