The world of writing for film and television is uneven. Some years bring big paychecks, while others leave writers with little to no income. To bridge those gaps, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) created a points system in 2000 that lets writers keep health coverage even when they’re not working.
The Food and Drug Administration announced a July meeting to review whether six or more unapproved peptide injections should move from a restricted drug category. These small protein fragments, popular with fitness influencers and some celebrities, promise quick muscle gains, injury healing or anti‑
Passion can be a double‑edged sword. It pushes people to achieve great things, but it also sends signals about a person’s character that others use when deciding who to hire or promote. Studies with nearly 1, 850 participants show that the way passion is expressed matters a great deal. When pe
Melania Trump is preparing to speak before the House Ways and Means Committee, where she will push a new bill that seeks to strengthen protections for children in foster care. The proposal is described as “landmark” because it aims to lock in reforms across education, housing and technology that hav
Donald Trump has once again targeted the Vatican’s leader, accusing him of ignorance about Iran’s recent crackdown on peaceful protesters. In a late‑night post on Truth Social, the former president highlighted that Iran has killed at least 42, 000 unarmed demonstrators in just two months and condemn
'The big banks are stepping into a world that started with crypto. BlackRock’s chief, Larry Fink, wrote in his yearly letter that every kind of asset should be turned into a token. That idea has made many people wonder if the original creators of the concept will still have a role, or whether huge
DeKalb is considering a fresh idea that lets adults carry one drink in a city‑approved cup while strolling through downtown. The plan, part of an Entertainment District proposal, would let diners and shoppers enjoy a beverage on the go between restaurants, bars, and other venues. The city hopes this
The mayor of Chapin, South Carolina, announced that the town will no longer grant wastewater permits for residential projects with more than nine houses. This decision is part of a plan to pause rapid growth until the local treatment plant can be enlarged. The town’s sewage facility is already clos
A former employee of Howard and Beth Stern has filed a new lawsuit against the radio duo, demanding at least $2. 5 million in damages and an order to void a non‑disclosure agreement she says was never signed. The plaintiff, Leslie Kuhn, first joined the team as an office manager in September 2022
A well‑known tech entrepreneur recently admitted that he had not prepared his son for conversations about intimacy. The father, who is passionate about extending human life, explained that his son had turned 20 and asked questions he felt unready to answer. He confessed, “I never taught my son about
