17 High-Protein Foods That Beat a Protein Shake

“Cottage cheese, chicken breast, navy beans, and salmon are examples of foods that contain as much protein, or more, than protein shakes.”

The latest fad diet in the spotlight is a 'high protein diet'.  The Mediterranean diet has lost some of its pop culture luster.  A high protein diet appears to be a better fit with social norms in the United States since it is essentially a meat-and-taters diet that includes more more meat and...

US now 'most dysfunctional and unfree political system' in industrialized world: expert

“"The most powerful country in the world, the biggest economy in the world, the home of the global reserve currency, and yet at the same time by far...”

A bigger hole: Trump has already spent $155bn more than Biden. Musk now claims DOGE only saved $150bn

““I think the net effect of DOGE on federal spending, at least insofar as we can track it in the daily Treasury statement, has been pretty small,”...”

Trump talked a big name, but other than creating chaos in Washington, chaos on the stock market, chaos throughout the business world and removing the United States from the position of leader fo the free world in these short months in office he has really done very little. Trump is using the...

Helicopter tour company flights grounded after deadly crash in Hudson River

“The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded the New York helicopter tour company that operated the sightseeing tour that crashed into the...”

African-American history museum in Boston worried about future as its federal grant is cut

“A museum dedicated to the African-American history of Boston has had its federal grant cut, putting future programs in jeopardy.”

THE MEDIA CARES ABOUT TRUMP'S EFFECT ON BUSINESS MORE THAN IT CARES ABOUT HIS EFFECT ON DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

“Our major media outlets don't think they need a front-page tab for democracy and human rights in America, even though that's a subject that needs...”

Harvard Says It Will Not Comply With Trump Administration’s Demands

“Federal officials said Harvard must enact “merit-based reform” in hiring and admissions and report international students who broke rules, among...”

I Think Vance Pissed The Chinese Off When He Called Them All Peasants

How I Became Particle Physicists’ Enemy #1

“I didn’t plan on becoming particle physicists’ enemy number one, but somehow I have. Here’s how it all happened.”

Our Hearts Bleed for the 1%

“Beat the drum slowly and play the fife lowly ...”

The dollar is crashing.  Yup imports will cost more but exports are more attractive. Gold seems to be going through a rough patch, too.  If that safe haven has become shaky then the 1% is definitely in trouble.  Not much yet but the trend is in the wrong direction.  Are we going to see more...

New down to earth energy solution in the outback

“Compressed air energy storage is coming to Australia. Hydrostor, a Canadian company has given the go-ahead to build a 200MW facility at Broken...”

The Trump Tariffs Just Got Even Worse

“Higher costs, uncertainty and crony capitalism, oh my”

Could Spinosaurus swim? The fierce dinosaur ignites debate

“Researchers are still divided about whether Spinosaurus was a swimmer or a wader. What's clear is that confirming the first swimming dinosaur would...”

I don't know anyone who is blasé about dinosaurs. I wonder what it is about them that makes them so widely popular. Maybe their distance renders them magical... while remaining so very scientific... There are links in the seed.

Young challengers take on older Democrats in primary challenges

“A crop of candidates in their 20s and 30s is stepping in to challenge older Democrats for their seats in Congress.”

El Salvador’s Bukele Says He Doesn’t Have Power to Return Mistakenly Deported Man

““You have 350 million people to liberate,” he told Trump. “But to liberate 350 million people, you have to imprison some.””

How Healthy Is Asparagus?

“Spring is the peak season for this nutrient-dense vegetable. Here's how it benefits your body.”

My mother had an asparagus bed next to the gooseberry bushes in one corner of our truck patch.  Spent a lot of time tilling and weeding that truck patch.  And complained to high heaven. Man, I didn't know how good I had it as a kid.  

Sen. Cory Booker says Congress should hold hearings on whether insider trading on Trump's tariffs occurred

“There is enough of an offense here, there's enough smoke here that should demand congressional hearings.”

What a great idea, Cory.  Democrats need some sort of busy work that keeps them out of the way.  

Microsoft is digging its own grave with Windows 11, and it has to stop

“Progress for progress's sake?”

Windows 11 was obsolete before release.  Otherwise Microsoft wouldn't need to update the guts of the OS so often.  I have purchased a Windows 11 laptop.  Windows 11 seems to have been optimized for quiet quitting rather than productivity.  The new designs adds a lot of mouse clicks to the...

The Kleptocracy Presidency

“Under Trump, conflicts of interest are just part of the system.”

Trump Says Russian Attack On Ukrainian Civilians Was A "Mistake" And Blames Biden

Viral 'chicken jockey' trend sparks brawl during Erina theatre screening of A Minecraft Movie

“The craze, which has led to cinemas around the world being trashed, is not to everyone's liking.”

Suspect in custody after arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence

“One person is in custody in relation to the fire set at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence in Harrisburg early Sunday, officials...”