This piece examines a recent Israeli decision to block hundreds of Christian Palestinian teachers who live in the West Bank from working in 15 Jerusalem Christian schools, and what that means for religious freedom, community stability, and conservative policy priorities. It argues from a Republican point of view that supporting Israel must include defending vulnerable religious minorities and protecting institutions…
Business & Finance
MARA Holdings moved quickly this week, selling roughly 15,000 BTC for $1.1 billion to repurchase part of its convertible debt, a decision the company says strengthens its balance sheet while it refocuses on AI and data center opportunities. The sale trimmed about 28% of its Bitcoin stash, leaving roughly 38,700 BTC on the books and sparking a notable bounce in…
Health & Wellness
States are moving fast to clamp down on tianeptine, a drug sold openly at convenience stores and gas stations that can produce opioid-like effects. Lawmakers, health officials and clinicians warn it can be highly addictive and even lethal, prompting recent scheduling changes and outright bans. Fourteen states now classify tianeptine as a Schedule I controlled substance, reflecting the spike in…
Sports
The 2026 NCAA Men’s Tournament has spotlighted a rule tweak that is reshaping how coaches think and how games are officiated, with teams and fans adapting in real time to new strategy and drama. This piece walks through the rule’s impact on late-game decisions, how it changes coaching behavior, the ripple effects for players and officials, and what the immediate…
Technology
California is already known for high pump prices, and when a cluster of stations pushed rates even higher, state officials opened a price gouging probe. This piece looks at what consumers are seeing at the pump, why it matters, and how both enforcement and policy choices shape outcomes. The focus is on the concrete problem: accusations of gouging in a…