Thanksgiving 2025: What Your Holiday Dinner Will Really Cost This Year
With Thanksgiving just days away, Americans are facing a familiar but unwelcome headline: holiday dinner will cost more this year—again. Rising food prices, supply-chain pressures, and ongoing poultry industry challenges are reshaping what families can expect when they head to the grocery store this week. According to the latest report from the U.S. Department of […]
Construction Defects Are Back in the Spotlight as Major Texas Disputes Hit the Courts
Recent lawsuits and insurance battles reveal deeper issues in the state’s construction boom Texas has spent the last decade building at an unprecedented pace—new homes, multifamily developments, infrastructure expansions, and utility upgrades across nearly every major metro. But with rapid building comes another trend that’s now resurfacing in the headlines: costly construction defects and the […]
Nate Bargatze Eyes a Major Theme Park for Nashville — Here’s What It Could Mean for Music City
Nashville may soon add an entirely new kind of attraction to its tourism landscape. Comedian Nate Bargatze—best known for his clean comedy, Netflix specials, and the “Nateland” brand—is partnering with Storyland Studios to explore building a 100-plus-acre theme park somewhere in the greater Nashville area. The idea has sparked immediate curiosity and a fair amount […]
Government Shutdown Ends — But Its Impact on Travel, Food Aid, and the Workforce Will Echo for Weeks
After more than a month without federal funding, the United States government has finally passed a bipartisan bill to end what analysts are calling the longest shutdown in American history. While lawmakers celebrate the deal, the consequences are far from over. From grounded flights and delayed paychecks to food-aid disruptions, the nation is only beginning […]
Oregon Spousal Support Modifications in 2025: Key Legal Changes and What Portland Families Need to Know
As Portland’s cost of living climbs—up 5.2% year-over-year per the Portland Bureau of Housing and Community Development—many divorced Oregonians are reevaluating spousal support agreements forged years ago. Under Oregon law, spousal support (often called alimony) isn’t set in stone; it can be modified when life throws curveballs like job loss, remarriage, or health issues. In […]
When a Ride Becomes a Risk: What the Latest Moves by Lyft Signal for Riders — and Why Accidents Still Loom
The New Reality Behind That “Request Lyft” Button The next time you tap “Request Lyft,” remember: you’re not just booking a ride — you’re interacting with a multibillion-dollar mobility ecosystem moving faster than regulators can catch up. While Lyft’s latest announcements sound bold — expanding into luxury transportation, testing new app features, and partnering on […]
Connecticut School District Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Failure to Stop Sexual Harassment and Bullying
A Connecticut school district is under fire after a lawsuit alleged that administrators failed to protect a middle school student from months of sexual harassment and bullying. The complaint, filed in Hartford Superior Court this month, accuses the Granby Board of Education and Granby Middle School officials of negligence, claiming they ignored repeated reports of […]
The New Face of Divorce: How Economic Shifts Are Reshaping American Marriages
For decades, divorce was often framed as a moral or emotional failure—a personal tragedy rather than a social trend. But in modern America, the reasons couples split are changing. Beneath the surface of individual heartbreak lies a larger economic story: the pressures of inflation, shifting gender roles, and financial instability are fundamentally altering both how […]
From Layoffs to Lawsuits: The Uneven Fallout of Silicon Valley’s Job Cuts
In 2025, as Silicon Valley companies tighten belts again, the tech-driven boom that once promised opportunity now leaves many workers asking a hard question: were the layoffs fair — or discriminatory? The Layoff Wave: Who’s Getting Hit? In recent months, industry giants such as Google have announced fresh rounds of Bay Area staff reductions, cutting […]
How Divorce Trends Reflect Changing Family Dynamics in America
Divorce has long been a lens through which to examine broader cultural and social change in the United States. While the divorce rate itself has fluctuated across decades, what remains constant is its ability to reflect how American families adapt to shifting values, economic pressures, and social norms. Looking at recent divorce trends offers not […]