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In 2015, Chicago imposed a nine percent tax on Netflix and PlayStations. In 2017, Chicago imposed a seven cent bag tax on every single plastic or paper bag used. In fact, Chicago is so thirsty for taxpayer dollars they imposed a five percent tax on bottled water. They even have a special additional tax for
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In recent weeks, royal media coverage has focused on the birth of baby Archie Harrison, son of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. That means the British tabloids are taking a short break from their other favorite topic: the alleged feud between Prince Harry and his older brother Prince William. If the tabloids are
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The birth of a new Royal baby here in Britain reminds us what privileged women have, and what their poorer sisters lack: a decently earning husband and therefore the prospect of a stable family life. Of course, when that decently earning husband is a prince, he doesn’t just bring home the bacon — he owns
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Consider the following facts: Venezuela is a country with vast natural resources. Once it was one of the wealthiest countries in South America. Venezuela nationalized many vital industries such as oil. Price controls were instituted, and hyperinflation destroyed savings. Supermarket shelves emptied, and some even killed zoo animals for food. Malnutrition, even starvation, is common.
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In the wake of the fire at Notre Dame cathedral, some online commentators speculated that arsonists might have sparked the blaze, hinting at Islamists or radical secularists. Others immediately launched a furious counterattack, accusing these writers of religious bigotry and racism by their rush to judgment. To a point, I would agree with these critics.
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The number of U.S. children age four to 17 practicing yoga rose from 2.3 percent to 8.4 percent — or from 1.3 million to 4.9 million — between 2007 and 2017, federal data show. The number of children meditating rose to 3.1 million during the same period. The rise is due in part to more yoga
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