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Gary Varvel for Jun 19, 2026

Gary Varvel for Jun 19, 2026

    World Cup visitors remind us what’s great about America | Boston Herald

    World Cup visitors remind us what’s great about America | Boston Herald

      “The World Cup didn’t need America, but America needed the World Cup.”

      Elon Musk's new 'trillionaire' status is a good thing, actually | Jonah Goldberg

      Elon Musk's new 'trillionaire' status is a good thing, actually | Jonah Goldberg

        I am not a huge fan of Elon Musk as a political activist or commentator. I think he's made Twitter -- sorry, X -- worse. His support for the nationalist right in Europe has been ugly.

        On oil, China is smarter than we are | Froma Harrop

        On oil, China is smarter than we are | Froma Harrop

          We can thank China that gasoline prices aren't higher than they are.

          EV home charging tips to maximize off-peak grid savings (Slash Charging Costs)

          EV home charging tips to maximize off-peak grid savings (Slash Charging Costs)

          • Solution Tales - Lifestyle Now

          Discover how EV home charging reduces utility costs compared to expensive public fast charging networks.

          Privatizing Social Security is the best way to save it | Les Rubin

          Privatizing Social Security is the best way to save it | Les Rubin

            The Social Security retirement trust fund is projected to be depleted in late 2032, one year sooner than previously forecast. At that point, the system would be able to pay only 78% of scheduled benefits, resulting in an automatic 22% reduction in benefits for retirees, survivors and future …

            Don't risk Social Security in the stock market | Ben Ritz

            Don't risk Social Security in the stock market | Ben Ritz

              Social Security is the bedrock of nearly every American’s retirement plan — the steady, dependable stream of income they can count on to guarantee them a basic standard of living in old age.

              Gary Varvel for Jun 18, 2026

              Gary Varvel for Jun 18, 2026

                What is lost when strangers stop talking to each other? | The Ethical Life podcast

                What is lost when strangers stop talking to each other? | The Ethical Life podcast

                  🎧

                  Elon's Worth More Than All Bitcoin Combined

                  Elon's Worth More Than All Bitcoin Combined

                    Elon Musk's net worth briefly surpassed Bitcoin's entire global market capitalization on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after a third consecutive day of explosive trading in SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX). Shares of the rocket and AI company climbed past $200 intraday and touched a high of $225.64, pushing …

                    Don’t rely on the bank of mom and dad | Allison Schrager

                    Don’t rely on the bank of mom and dad | Allison Schrager

                      In America today, one of the rites of passage that marks the transition to full adulthood is paying your own phone bill. By this standard, many people — even those well into middle age — are stuck in an extended adolescence.

                      Protect the right to jawbone in America | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                      Protect the right to jawbone in America | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                        Sen. Ted Cruz, Ron Wyden are right to defend free speech on campus and late-night television

                        The untold Hispanic history that made US history possible | Carrie Gibson

                        The untold Hispanic history that made US history possible | Carrie Gibson

                          On my first attempt to find Bernardo de Gálvez in 2015 in Pensacola, Florida, he was difficult to spot. I eventually found him at Fort George, in the form of a small stone bust with the words “Yo Solo” (“I Alone”) carved underneath.

                          Fan spectacle: Norway's Vikings row through Boston

                          Fan spectacle: Norway's Vikings row through Boston

                            Norway is back at a World Cup for the first time since 1998. The fans are creating viral clips. Both in the city and in the stadium, they're rowing their team forward.

                            Editorials

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                            McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                            McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                            "What we are seeing — far too often — is racialized, aggressive and even violent policing, regardless of immigration status. Being here without documentation is not a violent crime, and those who are undocumented should not be treated like violent criminals."

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                            Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                            Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                            In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics. 

                            Columnists

                            World Cup visitors remind us what’s great about America | Boston Herald

                            World Cup visitors remind us what’s great about America | Boston Herald

                            “The World Cup didn’t need America, but America needed the World Cup.”

                            Elon Musk's new 'trillionaire' status is a good thing, actually | Jonah Goldberg

                            Elon Musk's new 'trillionaire' status is a good thing, actually | Jonah Goldberg

                            I am not a huge fan of Elon Musk as a political activist or commentator. I think he's made Twitter -- sorry, X -- worse. His support for the nationalist right in Europe has been ugly.

                            On oil, China is smarter than we are | Froma Harrop

                            On oil, China is smarter than we are | Froma Harrop

                            We can thank China that gasoline prices aren't higher than they are.

                            EV home charging tips to maximize off-peak grid savings (Slash Charging Costs)

                            EV home charging tips to maximize off-peak grid savings (Slash Charging Costs)

                            Discover how EV home charging reduces utility costs compared to expensive public fast charging networks.

                            Shopping

                            Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                            Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                            Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

                            Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                            Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                            Affiliate content. Learn about the most common problems for basement HVAC equipment and how to fix them. 

                            Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                            Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                            Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

                            Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                            Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                            Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                            Letters to the Editor

                            McDowell letter writer: Early voting access is important for democracy

                            McDowell letter writer: Early voting access is important for democracy

                            "This is not about partisanship for me. It is about making sure every eligible voter in McDowell County has a fair opportunity to participate in our democracy."

                            Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                            Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                            "I feel thankful and blessed to have crossed paths with this wonderful lady."

                            Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                            Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                            Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

                            Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                            Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                            "If you can read the reports from people experiencing the cruelty and evil in their community, and if you can see visual evidence and not feel the pain of others, something is wrong with you."

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