Stepping Back from the Spotlight Jay Leno, the 74-year-old former host of “The Tonight Show,” is preparing for life beyond public view, focusing on end-of-life plans and a legacy tied to his lifelong love of cars. A Career Fueled by Automobiles After late-night TV, Leno hosted “Jay Leno’s Garage” from 2015 to 2022, drawing more than 3.7…

Melania Trump drew widespread attention at Mar-a-Lago’s New Year’s Eve 2025 celebration, where her silver, sequin-covered gown became the night’s defining image. Arriving with President Donald Trump, she wore a sleeveless metallic dress later identified as the Manu Sequin maxi by The New Arrivals by Ilkyaz Ozel. With minimal jewelry and understated styling, the look…

A Childhood Defined by Sacrifice By eighteen, the narrator could map childhood through smells tied to a mother’s job on a garbage truck. After the father died in a construction accident, the sanitation department became “the only door that opened,” and the mother walked through it to survive. Stigma and Silence School brought cruelty and…

The House passed the Take It Down Act 409–2, criminalizing nonconsensual AI-generated sexual content. The law targets deepfake porn, requiring platforms to remove flagged content within 72 hours and allowing victims to sue.   Backed by President Trump and bipartisan lawmakers, the act is hailed as a major step to protect privacy and dignity in…

Dan Bongino’s alarm lands differently because it comes from someone trained to imagine the worst, then spend his life preventing it. He sees a former president sitting at the crossroads of foreign vengeance, domestic radicalization, and an increasingly reckless political culture that treats elimination as a punchline. When threats converge like this, professionals stop talking…

Proposal and Rationale A plan to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has sparked controversy. The proposal would make it the “Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center,” informally the “Trump-Kennedy Center.” Supporters say Trump helped save the center from financial trouble. Questions of Independence Critics argue the process is compromised…

Rama Duwaji has drawn public attention as the wife of newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, though she has largely remained private. A Brooklyn-based artist, Duwaji met Mamdani in 2021 on Hinge, and they married at the City Clerk’s office in early 2025. As Mamdani’s victory brought scrutiny, he defended her in a…

With two growing boys, bread disappears quickly, so freezing extras saves money and reduces waste. Freezing works well, but done poorly it can leave bread “dry, stiff, or covered in freezer frost.” Common problems—slices stuck together or tasting stale—happen when air is trapped or bread freezes unevenly. The solution is simple. Start while the loaf…

The order was chilling: pay cash to take down a top U.S. border chief. A Latin Kings gang member, in the country illegally, allegedly put a bounty on Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino — and thought Snapchat would keep it secret. Federal investigators say the threat against Chief Gregory Bovino was not an isolated burst…

Chicken gizzards are often overlooked, but they are a nutritious and affordable source of protein. Rich in essential vitamins and minerals, they can be a valuable addition to a balanced diet when eaten in moderation. However, like any food, chicken gizzards may have some potential side effects that are important to understand. One of the…