Most Californians Want More Guns in Schools—Poll
A majority of Californians support schools hiring armed police officers, according to a new poll. Why It Matters California is one of the most progressive states in the nation and its residents generally support more gun control measures and highlight concerns about the police, according to surveys. Despite those stances, this poll suggests having armed […]
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Staff Well-Being Has ‘Direct Correlation’ to Guest Satisfaction, Hotels Say
Every week at the Great Wolf Lodge in South Florida, General Manager Jason Bays meets with the executive team on the property. As leadership gathers around the table in the boardroom, two seats are left vacant to represent an employee, known as a Pack Member, and a guest. “It starts with the mentality, it’s people-focused,” […]
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Toddler’s Roller Coaster of Emotions Watching Classic Film Melts Hearts
A little boy’s tearful reaction to a classic children’s movie has melted hearts across the internet. Allison Gress, 28, lives in Texas with her husband, Anthony, 29, and their two young children, including 2-year-old Braiden. Gress told Newsweek he “really enjoys watching movies.” “I wanted to show him a movie I loved as a kid,” […]
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Florida Passes Bill to Ban ‘Weather Modification’
Florida’s House passed a bill to ban weather modification and geoengineering on Wednesday. Florida’s House passed a bill to ban weather modification and geoengineering on Wednesday. krblokhin/GETTY By James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as other general […]
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Man Drinks Diet Coke Served on Plane—Immediately Realizes Something’s Wrong
An airplane passenger has shared the moment he knew there was something off with a routine in-flight refreshment. Seth Fritz, 25, was flying with his wife Christi on their way to a beauty event, where the couple was being featured as creators. Mid-flight, Fritz ordered a Diet Coke—but he immediately knew something was wrong. “I […]
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Trump Is Not Hitler | Opinion
After a recent dinner with President Donald Trump, on his show, political commentator Bill Maher said he’d observed him to be a good listener, willing to laugh at himself, gracious, willing to take criticism—and more self-aware than he lets on in public. This description riled up many of those who prefer to view Trump as […]
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Donald Trump Opens Ukraine Military Aid Tap After Minerals Deal: Report
The Trump administration has told Congress that it intends to give the go-ahead for roughly $50 million of defense-related products to be exported to Ukraine through American industry sales direct to Kyiv, according to a new report. Why It Matters The U.S. and Ukraine on Wednesday inked a long-awaited deal to share profits generated by […]
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Donald Trump Impeachment Proposal Rejected by Top Democrat Leader
A leading Democrat has rejected his colleagues’ efforts to impeach Republican President Donald Trump. “Impeachment is, at times, a tool that can be used. This president is no stranger to that; he’s been impeached twice,” Representative Pete Aguilar, the chair of the House Democratic Caucus, told reporters in the Capitol on Tuesday. “But we don’t […]
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Student Loans: What Resumption of Payments Means for Taxes, Social Security
In less than a week, millions of student loan borrowers who have not been keeping up with their payments will face forced collections, meaning their wages, Social Security and tax refunds could all suffer. The resumption of payments will impact more than 5 million borrowers who are currently in default, the Education Department said, adding […]
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Man Orders Vegetarian Meal With Cousin—Shock at What It Led to Years Later
A man ordered a vegetarian dish in front of his cousin, and the internet was not prepared for what it triggered. The Redditor, u/casual-captain, had been focusing on living a healthier life for several years, which included cutting back on pork, reserving steak for special occasions, and packing his diet with vegetables. As a result, […]
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