Matt Gagnon discussed the Senate’s consideration of the sweeping domestic policy bill, known as the Big Beautiful Bill. Senator Thom Tillis expressed concerns about the impact of a provider tax on North Carolina, estimating losses at over $38 billion. Tillis, along with other Republican senators, is hesitant to vote for the bill without clarity on its provisions. Gagnon highlighted the political dynamics at play, noting that each senator has specific constituent concerns that could compromise potential budget savings. He argued that the system’s design, which slows and complicates change, is both a strength and a weakness, especially when addressing significant financial issues.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.
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