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Other Voices: America’s budget is on the precipice of catastrophe
The budget of the federal government is the largest of any organization in human history. It’s larger than the entire economy of every foreign country except China. And it mostly grows automatically, without regular input from elected officials. In the past, huge surges in the national debt were largely caused by wars or recessions. They were temporary. When the war concluded or economic growth resumed, debt as a share of the economy would fall. That’s not how it works anymore. The debt increases due to demographic trends as the bulk of spending goes to programs that serve an ...
GOP isn’t always the best party for conservatives
I often get asked for my advice on how to vote. I’m the first to concede these requests come from a very niche slice of the electorate — that tiny remnant of people who know who I am, value my opinion and share my exasperation with both parties. I am going to answer the question. But first let me explain why I don’t like it. I think too many pundits on the left and right fall into the habit of confusing or conflating the fortunes of a party with that of their philosophy. Many come by this tendency honestly. As the parties have polarized ideologically, it’s a natural ...
Yanks fall 1-0 to Mariners
NEW YORK (AP) — Logan Gilbert pitched six innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Seattle Mariners ended a six-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday. Weston Wilson homered in the second inning off Max Fried (4-4) to send the Mariners to just their sixth win in 21 games. Seattle (57-65) moved within five games of the AL West-leading Astros heading into a weekend series at Houston. Gilbert (9-7) held the Yankees to four hits in his fifth scoreless start this season. The right-hander struck out seven and walked one. Two of ...
2026-27 NBA schedule has been released
NEW YORK (AP) — Jaylen Brown and Giannis Antetokounmpo will play homecoming games a week apart in January. The 2026-27 NBA schedule was released Thursday, setting the dates for the two former NBA Finals MVPs to return to face the teams that traded them this summer. The schedules for ...
Jimmie Johnson set to leave NASCAR with famous friends
Jimmie Johnson gets his old No. 48 back for his final Cup race at next season's Daytona 500. His former sponsor should be along for the ride. Take a look at pit road on NASCAR's brightest day and don't be surprised to see celebrities from the kitchen to the stage rooting on Johnson. Even with the white flag about to drop on Johnson's racing career, he's still one of stock car racing's biggest stars — and by Daytona, he should have a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to prove it. "I'm going out swinging," Johnson said with a laugh. Maybe new Legacy Motor Club investor and ...