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A Look at a Book That Mocks Meritocracy

August 11, 2025

A recent chat with a German politician led to a fascinating discovery: a book from 1958 called "The Rise of the Meritocracy. " The author, Michael Young, was a sociologist who helped shape Britain's welfare state after World War II. He coined the term "meritocracy, " but he didn't mean it as a compl

celebrities

Dean Cain's ICE Role Sparks Heated Debate

August 10, 2025

Dean Cain's decision to join ICE has stirred up a lot of talk, especially from comedian Margaret Cho. She shared her thoughts on Instagram, questioning his choice. She pointed out that his ancestors faced internment during World War II. Cho's message was clear: she found it surprising that someone w

health

A Gunman's Obsession and a Slow Response

August 10, 2025

A man's strong belief in vaccine misinformation led to a violent act. Patrick Joseph White, 30, opened fire on the CDC in Atlanta. He was inside a CVS across from the CDC's main entrance. No CDC staff or civilians were hurt, but he damaged several buildings and killed a police officer. White was fou

politics

Justice Department Looks Into Claims of a Plot Against Trump

August 10, 2025

The Justice Department is now looking into serious claims. They want to know if top security officials tried to connect Trump to Russia's election meddling. This was supposed to have happened in late 2016 and early 2017. The goal? To make people doubt Trump's presidency. Attorney General Pam Bondi

science

How Microbes Use RNA Tricks to Survive in Our Bodies

August 8, 2025

Microbes have clever ways to stay alive inside us. They change their RNA to adapt to our bodies. This is like a secret code that helps them survive. New tech lets us see how they do this. It's a big deal because it shows how sneaky microbes can be. Different microbes use this trick. Bacteria, fungi

politics

Nancy Mace Steps into South Carolina's Governor Race with Bold Promises

August 8, 2025

Nancy Mace, a Republican representative from South Carolina, has announced her candidacy for the state's governorship. She made this announcement during an event at The Citadel in Charleston, marking the start of her campaign. Mace plans to engage with voters through a series of town halls across th

politics

Nancy Mace: To Run or Not to Run for South Carolina Governor?

August 8, 2025

In South Carolina, all eyes are on Rep. Nancy Mace. The big question is: Will she jump into the race for governor? The answer might come soon, but it's not clear yet. Mace, who won her last election with strong support from Trump fans, is thinking about leaving her seat in Congress to run for govern

business

Paramount's Big Streaming Plans: What's Next?

August 8, 2025

Paramount is making waves in the streaming world. The company's CEO, David Ellison, recently shared their plans at a press conference. He made it clear that Paramount is all in on streaming. They are looking at different options, like teaming up with other companies or even merging their services, P

sports

De’Aaron Fox’s Big Move: From Kings to Spurs and Beyond

August 8, 2025

De’Aaron Fox made a huge splash in the NBA trade world when he moved from the Sacramento Kings to the San Antonio Spurs. This wasn’t just any trade; it was a big deal that shook up the league. The Spurs saw something special in Fox and didn’t waste time locking him down with a massive $229 million c

politics

NYC Mayor Race: Trump's Potential Role Sparks Debate

August 7, 2025

The NYC mayoral race just got more interesting. Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic winner, is facing a new challenge. President Trump might jump into the mix. This has everyone talking. Trump's team has been chatting with pollsters and ex-politicians. They're looking at ways to influence the race. Mamd