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Rent control ... still doesn’t work

In 2022, politicians in Minneapolis and St. Paul voted for rent control. I said that would lead to bigger problems. Was I right? My update video reveals what happened. St. Paul politicians pushed rent control, saying rent caps would stop “unfair profiteering.” But what the heck is ...

Bartiromo leaves Fox News after more than a decade

Politically influential financial journalist Maria Bartiromo has departed Fox News Media after more than a decade, the company announced Thursday hours after Fox Business Network aired the final episode of the show that bears her name. The company did not specify the reasons for her ...

Almanac for Sept. 4, 2026

Today is Friday, Sept. 4, the 247th day of 2026. There are 118 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1949, more than 140 people were injured after a performance by singer Paul Robeson in Peekskill, New York, as an anti-Communist mob attacked departing concertgoers. Also on this date: In 1781, Los Angeles was founded by Spanish settlers under the leadership of Gov. Felipe de Neve. In 1886, Chiricahua Apache leader Geronimo surrendered to U.S. troops in present-day Arizona after more than two decades of fighting to protect his homeland. In 1888, George Eastman secured a patent ...

‘Don’t Move Firewood’ this Labor Day weekend

Planning to sit around a fire at the campgrounds or in the backyard this long Labor Day holiday weekend? There’s good reasons to “buy local” when it comes to the wood used, state officials advise. Firewood movement is among the most common pathways for spreading invasive insects and plant diseases, according to the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources. The Michigan Invasive Species Program’s longstanding “Don’t Move Firewood” campaign asks Michiganders to purchase firewood at or near their destination and choose certified ...

Kennedy Center disassembles 'Blue' sculpture from its grounds

The Kennedy Center took down a sculpture known as "Blue" Wednesday, the latest change to the cultural and performing arts center that stirred some pushback in President Donald Trump's second term. The sculpture, a tall, blue stick figure poised in action — as if to kick a ball or, from ...