Day: January 2, 2026

Could Samuel Alito’s Retirement Set the Supreme Court for a Very Conservative Future?

Could Samuel Alito’s Retirement Set the Supreme Court for a Very Conservative Future?

With speculation that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito could retire this year also comes talk about who will be the next Justice and what this could mean for the United States. Throughout his time on the Court, he has been a main conservative voice for many controversial topics, such as abortion rights, transgender rights, religious […]

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files Appeal for Early Prison Release

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files Appeal for Early Prison Release

In December of 2025, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs filed an appeal demanding his immediate release from prison. He was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution, and was sentenced to four years and two months in federal prison, a $500,000 fine, and five years of supervision following his release. Combs began serving his time in […]

Like a Dollhouse Marching Band

Ten-dollar-an-hour laborer Tim Scott’s wish came true.

He was out for lunch when the wind turned menacing. Slips of wallet-sized paper flew from his body. Two quarters where his eyes had been took flight. Viewed from a certain angle, they resembled bass drums in a dollhouse marching band.

It was like Santa came to town. Folks grabbed what they could. A few were injured. Fatally.

Tim was stripped like a Mercedes-Benz left unattended in the South Bronx.

On the day he died, Tim Scott was made of money.

Better still?

Having shared his good fortune, he made it to Heaven.

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