Do not allow anyone to divide us. We are one nation, under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. Either way we see it, the phrase "one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" from the Pledge of Allegiance means that the United States is a unified country that cannot be broken apart, is united under the divine guidance of God, and is founded on the principles of freedom for its people and fair, just treatment for every citizen under the law. The phrase was finalized in 1954 to distinguish the U.S. from the atheist communism of what is now Russia.

Soybean farmers face steep losses: "I'm in the worst shape right now." CBS News has learned the Trump administration could announce a multi-billion-dollar financial relief package this week for farmers being hurt by the president's trade war with China. Lana Zak talked to soybean farmers fearing they may be forced out of business. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/soybean-farmers-face-steep-losses-im-in-t…

Protesters hold signs as they demonstrate against plans to build a Trump library near Miami's Freedom Tower in Miami. AFP/Getty Images

The growing Hispanic community is far from being a monolith. From shifting identities, increasing educational attainment and growing political influence, Hispanic Americans continue to be a major part of the nation’s tapestry.

The truth is that joy never disappears, it waits for us to slow down enough to feel it.
While disinformation, misinformation, rumors, and scams are surging across the world, #CityImages continues highlighting vetted truths. "If you tell the truth, you never have to remember anything." ~Mark Twain

SCOTUS Chief Justice John Roberts’ Legacy after 20 years on the High Court are punctuated by a series of episodes.

That moment on July 1, 2024, when Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the Supreme Court’s majority opinion declaring presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, is indeed shaping up to be the defining moment of his judicial legacy.

According to published reports, New York City’s Transit System Raises Fares, Tolls as MetroCard Nears End.

• New York City's transit system approved a fare and toll hike, with the base subway and bus fee increasing by 10 cents to $3.
• The MTA will phase out its decades-old MetroCard for a tap-and-go payment system, with the yellow MetroCard no longer being sold after Dec. 31.
• The additional revenue will help the MTA's operating budget as the transit provider grapples with inflation and rising labor costs.

 

Poly = Many + Ticks = Blood-sucking Parasites
Dominance displays are commonly observed in male animals—often primates—who seek to improve their social status. Behaviors like stamping, slapping the ground, dragging branches, and throwing rocks serve to intimidate rivals and impress onlookers, showing strength, boldness, and creativity. The core idea is that:
Spectacular and vigorous displays = greater social impact
This leads to faster ascent in the hierarchy and longer dominance
In evolutionary terms, such behaviors may be selected for because high status often brings better access to resources, including mates.