It's summertime, and the living is uneasy, particularly in Washington newsrooms and bureaus. At this time of year, historically, serious news can be harder to find than the newspeople available to cover it. The result is what journalists call "the silly season," when you can never guess what ...
Todd Blanche was Donald Trump's personal attorney, so it was natural that when he was elevated to attorney general, a journalist asked whether he would "pledge that the Justice Department will always act independently of the White House?" The correct answer to such a question is obvious: The ...
Feel like you're going too slow by following the speed limit when driving? Recent research shows you're not alone in that perception. Speeding has become so common that many drivers consider going 10 mph over the posted speed limit acceptable, while nearly half believe keeping up with traffic is safer than obeying the speed limit, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The findings suggest many drivers no longer define speeding by the posted speed limit alone, AAA states in a news release. Three in 10 drivers agreed with the statement, "No one actually drives the speed ...
On November's ballot, there will be three candidates for outgoing State Sen. Ed McBroom's seat in the 38th District. Dave Prestin, Kelly Van Ginhoven and former State Rep. Sara Cambensey. Sara is running as an independent. I've seen many people of both parties not react well to that, even to the point of longtime friendships being tested over support for her. I've seen accusations flying wild and insults online even from people who endorsed her in 2016. For this reason, I feel compelled to re-frame the conversation around her independent run. We hear things like “Fake Democrat” ...
One of the really nice activities open to Northern Michigan University students each year is happening Monday at the Northern Center lawn on campus. Fall Fest is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. It’s a can't-miss opportunity for students to learn more about local businesses and non-profits, NMU departments and student organizations. While Fall Fest is designed to literally have something for everyone, we’d especially recommend attendance for new NMU students, as it provides a golden opportunity to find out what’s happening on campus and off, what might a good fit ...
The tragic deaths of Hayden Panettiere and Jason Arday can be tied to the same phenomenon. It's not new but has accelerated in today's influencer culture: youth's hunger for fame. Panettiere was an accomplished actress who, buried in depression and addiction, died from an apparent drug ...
