Meet Stephen Starr: The $400M Restaurateur Who Dines With Presidents
Stephen Starr, owner of 43 acclaimed restaurants including Pastis and Osteria Mozza, has built a $400M dining empire that even attracts former presidents.
Business, Lifestyle
Business, Economy
Government Shutdown Threatens to Blind Economists Right Before Recession Warning Signs
With a federal shutdown set for Wednesday, vital economic reports from the BLS and Census Bureau may be delayed—leaving policymakers and markets in the dark.
Politics, U.S. News
Trump’s Approval Is Rock-Bottom—Yet GOP Loyalty Hasn’t Budged. Here’s Why.
A new NYT/Siena poll shows Trump’s approval remains low nationally but rock-solid among Republicans—90% still back him as a shutdown begins Wednesday.
Politics, U.S. News
National Guard Descends on Memphis—But Is It Help or Harm?
Memphis prepares for a wave of federal forces as President Trump sends the National Guard to tackle crime—drawing both hope and historic concern from residents.
Politics, U.S. News
Demand Justice Relaunches War Room to Force Dems to Stand Up to Trump’s Court Takeover
Demand Justice is back with a renewed push for Democrats to actively oppose Trump’s judicial legacy and defend the integrity of the U.S. legal system.
Politics, U.S. News
Florida Gives Trump a $100M+ Waterfront Gift—But Where’s the Library Plan?
Florida officials plan to donate a prime Miami bayfront property worth hundreds of millions to a Trump-linked nonprofit for a presidential library—though no concrete plans exist yet.
Politics, U.S. News
Government Shutdown Looms: What Stops, What Runs, and Who Really Pays the Price
With federal funding set to expire, a government shutdown looms—disrupting national parks, passport services, and hundreds of thousands of workers, while essential services like the military continue.
Politics, U.S. News
Secretive Summit: Trump and Hegseth Summon Hundreds of Top Generals—But No One Knows Why
In a highly unusual move, Trump and Hegseth have summoned hundreds of active-duty generals to a closed-door meeting with no stated agenda—sparking concerns about military politicization.
Lifestyle
5 Breathtaking Fall Rail Journeys Through Europe You Can’t Miss This Autumn
From Scotland’s moors to Portugal’s vineyards, these five scenic European train routes offer the ultimate autumn escape with foliage, festivals, and local charm.
Investigation, Politics
Trump’s Controversial Pardon: Did a Green Beret Escape Justice for Killing a Taliban Suspect?
President Trump’s pardon of Major Mathew Golsteyn ended a war crimes investigation into the killing of an Afghan detainee—sparking debate over justice, accountability, and the laws of war.