GOP boycotts health care advisory board House and Senate Republican leaders told President Barack Obama Thursday that they will refuse to nominate candidates to serve on an advisory board that is to play a role in holding down Medicare costs under the new health care act. More
House Republicans Prepare For Debt Ceiling Showdown House Republicans are preparing for another showdown over the debt ceiling this summer. The House Ways and Means Committee passed a bill Wednesday to protect Social Security recipients and investors in Treasury bonds if the government hits the limit of its borrowing authority. More
Obama lovers are mad at him Wednesday morning, President Barack Obama became the first Democratic president ever to propose cutting Social Security. Democrats spend so much time defending the president, it is easy to forget that even the most beloved presidents make mistakes and missteps. His new budget, which proposes a new method of calculating inflation increases in Social Security payments, is a doozy. More
Official: Obama proposes cuts to Social Security President Barack Obama’s proposed budget will call for reductions in the growth of Social Security and other benefit programs by including a proposal to lower cost-of-living adjustments to government social safety net spending, a senior administration official says. More
Man, 75, fatally shoots neighbors because of dogshit The elderly man charged with fatally shooting his neighbors at their apartment complex in Dallas on Monday denied killing Michelle Jackson, and said he acted in self-defense when he killed her fiancé, Jamie Stafford. According to an arrest warrant, Chung Kim, 75 — incensed that Jackson and Stafford put dog feces near his front door — shot Jackson as she stood on her balcony above his first-floor apartment. More
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Recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 ballot
DeSantis, ‘honestly surprised’ by GOP pushback, outlines immigration plans
Biden warns of dangers of ‘oligarchy’ of ultra-rich, ‘tech-industrial complex’ running country
Prosecutors defend seizing of murder suspect’s brother’s devices at Miami airport as part of criminal investigation
Rubio says Cuba is state sponsor of terrorism, suggests quick Trump reversal of Biden decision
In West Boca, a long-awaited opening for new Whole Foods Market.
Where did you get your figure for an average-priced home in Pembroke Pines?
It surely is not $202,450. According to the web, it is around $500,000.
And spending $9 million to renovate the city’s golf course? (What about the $10 million we spent on the last renovation? I think we’re still paying for it.)
Artificial turf lasts anywhere from eight to 10 years.
Which beard wash is best?
More and more people want to grow a beard, but if you’re letting your facial hair grow out for the first time, you might find yourself facing unanticipated maintenance issues that require a completely different set of products that you’ve never purchased before.
Beard wash products are sold and function the same way as most hair care products, but there are some distinct differences you’ll want to consider before purchasing.
The best computer gaming chairs
Whether you’re running dungeons or doing dailies, you must be comfortable during your quest. Upgrading your PC gaming chair can make a world of difference, especially if you’d like an ergonomic gaming setup.
Because PC gamers may spend prolonged periods sitting, gaming chairs feature comfortable, supportive designs.
Today is Thursday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2025. There are 349 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Jan. 16, 1989, three days of rioting began in Miami when a police officer fatally shot Clement Lloyd, a Black motorcyclist, causing a crash that also claimed the life of Lloyd’s passenger, Allan Blanchard.