Taxpayers to IRS: Fix the Debt Yourself
Suddenly, U.S. taxpayers don't seem to be in such a giving mood anymore. Taxpayers in recent years have voluntarily given the federal government a few million dollars a year to reduce the huge national debt. But at the start of fiscal year 2016, people seem to be keeping their money to themselves. MORE
Teen With Down Syndrome Becomes One of the Youngest Business Owners Ever
Blake Pyron and his family refuse to be held back by a world of “can’t”s. When Blake was born, doctors diagnosed him with Down syndrome and told his family that he may never walk or talk, his mother, Mary Ann Pyron, told ABC 13 News. “They didn’t give us much hope for Blake’s plans, but we had faith.” Mary Ann said. MORE
Interest in School Choice Is Skyrocketing Across America
This is shaping up to be the best year yet for National School Choice Week. The annual January event, which began in 2011, will feature 16,140 events, up from roughly 11,000 last year. The events, which are independently planned by schools and participating organizations, aim to increase the public’s awareness of education options, including traditional district schools, public charter and magnet schools, online education, private schools, and homeschooling. MORE
Ben & Jerry's Makes Bernie Sanders Flavor So You Can 'Taste the Bern'
We're not sure if anyone was exactly yearning for a dessert inspired by a 74-year-old politician, but here it is. Ben Cohen (co-founder and half the namesake of Ben & Jerry's) has whipped up several batches of a Bernie Sanders-themed ice cream flavor. It's a delicious show of support from Cohen for the Democratic presidential candidate. It's called "Bernie's Yearning," and it contains mint ice cream with a milk chocolate disc on the top. MORE
Rome Spares Iranian President's Blushes by Covering Nude Statues
Italian officials keen to spare the Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, any possible offence on his visit to Rome covered up nude statues at the city’s Capitoline Museum, where Rouhani met Matteo Renzi, the Italian prime minister. In another placatory gesture by Italian officials, alcohol was not served at an official dinner held in Rouhani’s honor, abiding by a standard diplomatic gesture for visiting Muslim dignitaries. MORE
Dave Ramsey Slams Voters Who Think Politicians Will Solve All Their Problems
In an epic rant, syndicated talk show host and personal finance expert Dave Ramsey slammed voters who expect politicians to solve all their problems. In a video uploaded to YouTube last week, Ramsey is seen driving in his car while explaining that the news coverage surrounding presidential elections increases unhealthy expectations among Americans. Ramsey said voters are misguided if they think a candidate can fix their lives. MORE