5 Key Takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Tense Senate Hearing 5 Key Takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Tense Senate Hearing Analysis • By Aaron Blake • September 4, 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the Senate Finance Committee. Photo credit: Win McNamee / Getty Images (via Tennessee Lookout). The Senate Finance Committee’s hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became one of 2025’s most combative sessions. Against a backdrop of the CDC director’s recent firing, a $500 million cancellation for mRNA research, and concerns about vaccine access, senators from both parties pressed Kennedy on his leadership and policy choices. Here are the five key takeaways. 1. Senators tried to pit Kennedy against Trump Both Republicans and Democrats framed qu...

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.3 Billion After No Winner in Labor Day Drawing A Record-Breaking Labor Day Surprise The Labor Day drawing came and went without a jackpot winner, pushing the Powerball prize to a jaw-dropping $1.3 billion — now the fifth-largest in the game’s history. Winning Numbers From September 1, 2025 White Balls: 8, 23, 25, 40, 53 Red Powerball: 5 Power Play Multiplier: 3 No one hit the grand prize, but plenty of players still scored big: Two tickets (Montana and North Carolina) each won $2 million Ten tickets across nine states collected $1 million apiece Must-Have for Lottery Fans: Lotto Record Book If you’re a serious lottery player, staying organized is key. A dedicated logbook can help you record draws, track patterns, and save your favorite number combinations. 🔴 Buy Now If You Win: Lump Sum or Annuity? Winners face two payout choices: Annuity: Full $1.3 billion spre...

Giuliani’s Crash After Helping a Victim Giuliani’s Crash After Helping a Victim A Collision of Stories Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani , once hailed as “America’s Mayor,” was hospitalized after a serious car crash in New Hampshire. The incident occurred when his vehicle, driven by his aide, was rear-ended by a speeding car. Giuliani reportedly sustained a fractured thoracic vertebra along with cuts and bruises. ( Guardian ) The Lead-Up: Heroic Act or Calculated Narrative? Just before the crash, Giuliani had stopped to assist a woman escaping domestic violence. He called 911 and stayed until authorities arrived. Admirable as the act may be, critics are skeptical—seeing it as a chance to rebuild his image after years of legal woes, disbarment, and defamation cases. Is this redemption—or political theater? The Incident: What Happened The crash occurred near Manchester, NH, when Giuliani’s rental SUV was struck by a 1...

Investigation Update: Salmonella Outbreak, August 2025 CDC, FDA, and public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to eggs. As of August 27, 2025, a total of 95 people from 14 states have been reported sick. At least 18 have been hospitalized, though thankfully no deaths have been reported. Traceback data show that eggs distributed by Country Eggs, LLC may be contaminated. CDC advises people to throw out or return any recalled eggs immediately. Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Most people recover without treatment, but some cases may require medical care. Age range of cases: 1 to 91 years (median age 29) Sex: 55% female, 45% male 92% of sick people reported eating eggs before falling ill Full CDC report: Read here But Here’s Something Different… Reading about food safety and outbreaks reminds us: life is full of risks. Some risks we can’t control...

5 Morning Habits to Boost Your Energy and Mood How you start your morning sets the tone for the entire day. A few simple habits can help you feel more energetic, positive, and focused — without needing coffee after coffee. Here are 5 easy morning habits you can try starting tomorrow. 1. Hydrate First Thing After hours of sleep, your body is naturally dehydrated. Drinking a glass of water before anything else wakes up your metabolism and helps your brain function better. 2. Stretch or Do 5-Minute Yoga A quick stretch or yoga session helps release stiffness, boosts circulation, and sets your body in motion. You don’t need equipment — just a mat or even your floor space works. 3. Practice Gratitude or Journaling Writing down 2–3 things you are grateful for creates a positive mindset for the day. If journaling feels too much, just think about something good from yesterday. 4. Short Meditation or Breathing Spend 3–5 minutes on calm breathing or guided meditation. This reduces...

  🧠 A Simple Way to Boost Your Child’s Development? Let Them Play Outside. It turns out that giving your child time to play outdoors or try different sports could do more than just wear them out for bedtime. A recent study out of Finland has found that kids who engage in diverse physical activities—like running outside or playing multiple sports—develop stronger motor skills as they grow. The research, published in the Journal of Sports Sciences , followed over 600 children between the ages of 3 and 8 over three years. It showed that just 30 minutes of daily outdoor activity —even unstructured play—made a noticeable difference. ⚽ Why Playing More Than One Sport Matters The standout insight? Children who participated in two or more sports developed: Better balance and coordination Stronger hand-eye skills Improved catching, throwing, and running abilities According to lead researcher Nanne-Mari Luukkainen from the University of Jyvaskyla: “Engaging in two ...