
Good News in History, February 18
20 years ago today, American speed skater Shani Davis became the first Black athlete to win a gold medal in Winter Olympic history for an individual event, winning the men’s 1,000-meter in Italy. He also won a silver medal in the 1500-meter race. Four years later at the Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, he repeated the feat, and became the first man to win back-to-back gold medals in the 1000 meters,...

Internal disputes stall Trump’s $500 billion military spending boost
The administration of President Donald Trump is facing internal disagreements over a proposed $500 billion increase in military spending, causing delays in the White House budget submission.
Trump agreed to a roughly 50% funding boost requested by War Secretary Pete Hegseth, but White House budget chief Russell Vought raised concerns about the impact on the federal deficit.
Officials are st...

Plaintiff Takes Stand in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
A 20-year-old California woman told a Los Angeles court Thursday that years of social media addiction beginning in early childhood left her struggling with anxiety, depression, and body image issues in a case testing whether tech giants can be held liable for alleged harm to young users....

'CODE RED:' Inside the Left’s 2026 Strategy to Weaponize AI Job Loss Fears Before the Midterm Elections
Over the next nine months leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, Americans should expect a torrent of messaging designed to heighten anxiety over real and perceived AI job losses, a plan left-leaning globalist billionaires hope will sour voters’ economic outlook and help Democrats return to power....

The fungal frontier: How mushrooms are emerging as a key to cognitive health
A unique antioxidant called ergothioneine, found abundantly in mushrooms, is gaining scientific attention for its brain-protective properties.
Research links higher ergothioneine levels to better cognitive function and a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment progressing to Alzheimer's disease.
Functional mushrooms like Lion's Mane, Reishi and Shiitake contain ergothioneine and other compo...

Groundhog Day 2026
Three More Years Of FAFO
Tina Toon
Cartoon published 02/02/2026
Well, it’s Groundhog Day. Again! And...

Branco Cartoon – Dems On Ice
A.F. Branco Cartoon – Democrats are fighting ICE to hold on to votes, much in the same way they foug...
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