Georgia Joins Walmart Opioid Settlement

Georgia Joins Walmart Opioid Settlement

The state of Georgia has signed on to a $3.1 billion national agreement with Walmart amid allegations that the retailer didn’t properly monitor opioids dispensing at its pharmacies; Georgia is expected to get $28 million in the deal, according to an announcement...
Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill

Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill

by Madeleine Hubbard   The Senate on Thursday passed a massive $1.7 billion omnibus spending bill, sending the bill to the House for a hasty vote before midnight Friday to avert a partial government shutdown. The bill includes at least $44 billion in additional...
Commentary: Universities Are Losing Their Prestige

Commentary: Universities Are Losing Their Prestige

by Victor Davis Hanson   In a famous exchange in the The Sun Also Rises, Ernest Hemingway wrote: “How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually, then suddenly.” “Gradually” and “suddenly” applies to higher education’s implosion. During...
Commentary: Rediscovering the Heart of Christmas

Commentary: Rediscovering the Heart of Christmas

by Jeff Minick   The celebration of Christmas has become a mess. For decades, the Grinches among us have launched their attacks on religious holidays. In our schools, for instance, Christmas pageants, singing carols, and any reference to “Christmas break” have...
Netanyahu Announces Coalition Deal to Return to Power

Netanyahu Announces Coalition Deal to Return to Power

by Ben Whedon   Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday announced that he had negotiated a coalition framework with supportive parties to allow him to return to power. Israel’s longest serving prime minister will soon lead a coalition...