Graham Platner is facing criticism for his use of a racial slur and his proposed tax plan. Platner apologizes for the slur, emphasizing his commitment to inclusivity, but his rhetoric is seen as divisive. His tax plan includes a 5% wealth tax on those with over a billion dollars and a cost of living exemption for the working and middle class. Critics argue that this wealth tax targets unrealized value, which is not actual cash, and could destabilize the economy. They also point out the economic illiteracy of viewing wealth as a fixed pie, as economies expand through innovation and new value creation. The conversation highlights the broader implications of such policies on private property and societal prosperity.
In the recent Wisconsin gubernatorial race, David Crowley, a 40-year-old Milwaukee County official, unexpectedly won the Democratic nomination over three…
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
