JD Vance uncovers hidden threat to American workers as he warns Democrats embrace ‘radical fringes’

Vice President JD Vance warned that the Democratic Party is surrendering to its “most-radical fringes” following a wave of local victories by self-described progressive and socialist candidates. Speaking on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” Vance argued that Democrats learned the wrong lesson following their 2024 election loss. “My genuine hope was that the lesson the Democrats learned from the 2024 election is maybe we should stop being so crazy,” Vance said Saturday. “And unfortunately, the lesson that Democrats seem to have learned from the 2024 election is to lean into the most radical fringes of their party.” His comments come after a wave of…

Crippling impact of Paramount-Warner deal on Los Angeles workforce revealed

Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery could lead to devastating bloodshed for Hollywood’s economy, according to a new report from Los Angeles County. The merger between the two legacy studios puts about 2,500 jobs in the county and 6,000 globally at potential risk, the County Department of…

Why we should all be getting more sun: new book

Living in Vermont, science and nature writer Rowan Jacobsen noticed the effects the seasons had on him. Summers were gorgeous, but the grey winters were brutal and left him lagging. “I felt as if my cells didn’t work,” he writes in his new book, “In Defense of Sunlight, The Surprising…

Hidden chemicals babies are drinking in breast milk can mess with hormones

This isn’t the breast news. Breast milk is widely considered the gold standard for infant nutrition, with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommending it be given exclusively for the first six months of life when possible. But scientists are now sounding the alarm after two new studies found a mix…

The potential holdup in Celtics acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Celtics would love to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it’s not going to be that easy. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said previously that the team would like to have the superstar’s future resolved before the NBA draft, which is now just three days away. And while the Celtics are interested…

Outdoor cats can be exposed to dangerous germs — here’s how to protect you and your pets, according to more than 400 studies

Pets form an important part of many people’s lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors.We are ecologists and a veterinarian who study wildlife health and the movement of pathogens among wildlife, domestic animals…

US payrolls rise by 172,000 in May, topping expectations

America’s labor market delivered another surprise in May as employers added far more jobs than expected, giving the Federal Reserve another reason to hold off on cutting interest rates. US employers added 172,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, according to Labor Department data released…

Flu drugs might fight cognitive decline seen in HIV, early study hints

Flu drugs may help ward off the low-grade inflammation and related cognitive decline that can come with HIV infection, an early study suggests.Upwards of 24% of people with HIV experience some degree of cognitive impairment that interferes with functions like attention, concentration and multitasking. These declines are often mild but…

Stop throwing away perfectly good meat by making common mistake: scientists

Scientists are rethinking the dates consumers see on food packaging — and their research could help reduce not only food waste but also economic losses and environmental impacts tied to discarded food.“The average American wastes more than 1,000 pounds of food each year,” according to Auburn University researchers. Part of the reason…

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