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Month: August 2026

Francesca Hong talks with Metcalfe Park Communications Representative Nateya Taylor

Democratic socialists face a prove-it moment in battleground Wisconsin

By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist leading Wisconsin’s Democratic field for governor, could soon test whether the progressive insurgency that notched primary victories in deep-blue districts this summer can prevail statewide in a perennial presidential battleground. Polls show Hong, the 37-year-old state assemblywoman from Madison, at the forefront of the

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Does driving on gravel hurt your car?

Does driving on gravel hurt your car?

  Driving on gravel roads is sometimes unavoidable—whether you’re heading to a job site, campsite, or just taking the scenic route home. However, the safety of driving on gravel is often questioned because the material can lodge in tires and launch into rocker panels and wheel wells. Below, Husky Liners explores the question, Does driving

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Are aging parents becoming the most overlooked beneficiaries? A look at the reverse dependency trend

Are aging parents becoming the most overlooked beneficiaries? A look at the reverse dependency trend

  Life insurance planning traditionally focuses on protecting spouses and children from the financial impact of losing a loved one. But changing demographic and economic realities may be reshaping who depends on that protection, Everly Life reports. Aging parents are increasingly becoming financially dependent on their adult children—a growing dynamic called the reverse dependency trend.

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The wildlife refuge system is quietly falling apart

The wildlife refuge system is quietly falling apart

  Earlier this year, supporters of Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge—a 50,000-acre nature preserve spread across parts of three counties in southeastern Indiana—got an alarming letter from Will Meeks, the Midwest regional director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Meeks indicated that the federal government was probably going to walk away from the Memorandum

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How to travel with jewelry safely

How to travel with jewelry safely

  Hitting the road (or skies) for an exciting adventure? Preparing for a trip is relatively easy for experienced travelers, but what do you do when it comes to packing and safely traveling with your engagement ring, luxury watch, or other expensive jewelry? Even the savviest of travelers can make simple mistakes that result in

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Ducks walk across the drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on July 15

What a new Justice Department filing says about the ‘botched’ Reflecting Pool renovation

By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department on Friday said the rush to complete President Donald Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool led to “hasty and botched work,” shedding new light on the problems behind the Washington landmark’s $14 million facelift. In delivering a sharp contradiction to weeks of claims from

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