In conversations about politics and the world, I often find myself saying, “I wish there was more good news to write about.” I mean it. While there are many joyous personal moments to savor, society outside the front door is coming apart. As a friend put it, “The world seems …

Every Memorial Day weekend the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Marines visit New York for Fleet Week. They open their ships to tourists, and people young and old line up for hours for the chance to tour the best the U.S. military has to offer. You see old World War …

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Top-ranked Alabama’s latest blowout win included enough mistakes to concern coach Nick Saban and his players. The Crimson Tide (6-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) steamrolled Kentucky 48-7 on Saturday night, but only after an error-prone start featuring turnovers and dropped passes for the two-time defending champions. What gnawed …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An estimated 30,000 people descended on the Florida State campus to celebrate the program’s third national championship in school history. Fans were welcomed onto the field after the hour-long program at the football stadium and hundreds surrounded coach Jimbo Fisher begging for pictures and autographs. “We love …

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kentucky coach Mark Stoops saw both sides of his young, rebuilding Wildcats at No. 13 South Carolina on Saturday night. Stoops was encouraged Kentucky fought back from a 21-0 deficit and got within a touchdown of the Gamecocks. And he was discouraged that when it was time …

California state Sen. Sabrina Cervantes honored transgender high school athlete AB Hernandez after Hernandez won multiple girls state titles at the end of May. The trans athlete, who competes for Jurupa Valley High School in Riverside County, California, was the subject of a ceremony at the Jurupa City Council Friday …

As the seasons change, so do our wardrobes, but one accessory is essential year-round: sunglasses. Often seen as a summer staple, sunglasses are crucial for protecting your eyes from the harmful effects of UV rays, regardless of the season. Even on cloudy days, UV rays are present. Beyond their protective …

Cases of dengue virus continue to surge in Hawaii, with the state recently reporting the 12th case so far this year. One case was confirmed on the island of Maui, with the remaining 11 occurring on Oahu. In the latest case, the person was exposed while traveling in a region …

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is turning up the volume in his attacks on New York City mayoral rival Zohran Mamdani over the issue of prostitution. Cuomo, who is running for mayor of the nation’s most populous city as an independent after Mamdani topped him by double digits in …

Major League Baseball is facing a serious dilemma with online threats directed at its players and their families. Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cade Povich was the second MLB player this week to reveal a horrifying threat directed at his wife from a disgruntled fan on social media. The left-handed pitcher posted …