More than 3,400 servicemen have been awarded America’s highest decoration since it was established 150 years ago. Here are some other fascinating and lesser-known details of the Medal of Honor. America had almost no history of granting military citations for bravery prior to the outbreak of the Civil War. In fact, when a senior War Department official first suggested such a decoration in the opening months of the conflict, the Union army’s top general at the time, Winfield Scott, vetoed the idea arguing that such awards were un-American. After the aging general stepped down, navy se ..read more

This act of terror in Moscow has handed to Western intelligence, an enormous treasure trove of intelligence analytics. Despite the ISIS-K claim to responsibility and the release to the internet of the video by them, Vladimir Putin insists this attack was ordered by the sovereign government of Ukraine. If ISIS-K had not been responsible, they would not have been able to release the video and claim responsibility. Yet the President of Russia dares to lie to his own people and the world while brutally using this heinous attack to justify further hypersonic missile attacks on Ukraine in the past 4 ..read more

Want a piece of Northwestern Athletics history? During demolition of Ryan Field, Northwestern has partnered with Rebuilding Exchange, an Evanston and Chicago-based nonprofit, to preserve pieces of the stadium for Wildcat fans, alumni and collectors: https://bit.ly/3IscEDs Stadium seats, seat backers, signage, banners, equipment, storage units and more can be purchased—all profits go to supporting the mission of Rebuilding Exchange ..read more

The United States has just undergone its most substantial one-year population increase in history, with growth exceeding 3.8 million people in 2023, primarily attributed to illegal immigration, according to a recent report by John Burns Research and Consulting. Under President Biden’s leadership, over 8 million people have entered the country illegally. On Biden’s inaugural day, he signed executive orders that incentivize illegal immigration: Paused Deportations Suspended “Remain in Mexico” Stopped Border Wall Construction As the nation grapples with the rising costs linked to illegal immig ..read more

“Where’s the Beef?” is arguably the most famous catchphrase concerning a fast food chain. Can you think of another that rivals Wendy’s ad from 1984? There have been many iconic catchphrases from commercials over the years. But in the 1980s, one catchphrase ruled them all — “Where’s the Beef?” If you grew up during this time, you know how iconic this catchphrase was. It had a tremendous impact on pop culture throughout the decade and beyond. It would be repeated everywhere and made Clara Peller — the woman who uttered the phrase — world famous. The phrase “Where’s the Beef” continued to grow a ..read more

Roy F. McCampbell is an Attorney, Special Ed Advocate, Speaker and Author. He started a blog so everyone can read his thoughts and observations, ending conjecture. Sarcasm and Silliness by a Resident of Leyden Township. This year he was rated number 5 in the top 20 Here are 20 Best Political Satire Blogs you should follow in 2023 https://politics.feedspot.com/political_satire_blogs ..read more

You may have thought it was a cannabis urban legend, but there actually is scientific evidence that you could fail a drug test because of secondhand weed smoke. Don’t panic, but it is actually possible to fail a drug test because of secondhand marijuana smoke, according to the evidence from more than a dozen research papers. That doesn’t mean if you walk through a cloud of marijuana smoke at a concert or stroll through a backyard BBQ that you’ll fail a urine test, but it’s probably a good idea to be wary.  And considering that smoking is the most common method of consuming cannabis, it’s ..read more

At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, Illinoisans will see more than 300 new laws take effect – with changes that impact the state’s healthcare, public safety and employment sectors. The Paid Leave for All Workers Act will require most employers to provide their workers with at least 40 hours of annual paid leave. And minimum wages will increase from $13 to $14 per hour. Illinois Legal Aid Online offers online support for some of the state’s underserved residents. Executive Director Teri Ross said she understands many will want to know how the new laws affect them. “We take t ..read more

Whether or not you have ever been pulled over in your vehicle by a police officer, you have probably wondered about this age-old strategy: policemen touching tail lights when they pull you over. This occurs when a police officer gets out of his or her vehicle and approaches yours, but rather than heading straight to your window, the policeman will touch your tail light first. Rest assured this practice is completely legal and common, dating back decades — at first being implemented to mitigate the risk that police officers are often exposed to when practicing traffic law. So why do cops touch ..read more

The whole situation goes deeper than just a seemingly entitled kid being cut from his varsity basketball team — Read on deadspin.com/hindsale-basketball-lawsuit-headlines-brendan-savage-1851054880 ..read more