Americas top TV networks plan to issue an open letter asking for President Joe Biden and Donald Trump to participate in a televised election debate‚ according to two sources with direct knowledge who spoke to The New York Times.The Times obtained a draft version of a letter endorsed by ABC‚ CBS‚ CNN‚ NBC and Fox News‚ which reads‚ We‚ the undersigned national news organizations‚ urge the presumptive presidential nominees to publicly commit to participating in general election debates...

In February US company LanzaJet‚ which produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from ethanol‚ announced that it intended to build a second‚ larger plant on US soil.The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was a ";big influence";‚ says Jimmy Samartzis‚ its chief executive.The second plant would add to its facility in Soperton‚ Georgia - the world';s first commercial scale ethanol-to-SAF plant.";We have a global landscape that we are pursuing[but] we have doubled down on building here in the...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing a grave insolvency threat as more Americans begin claiming their government-funded retirement benefits‚ and millions of beneficiaries could face monumental cuts if action is not taken.Social Security forms the bedrock on which millions of Americans fund their retirement plans.In 2022‚ the SSA paid out retirement‚ survivor and disability benefits to 70.6 million beneficiaries in the U.S. Funded by a combination of taxes and government...

An Idaho 18-year-old was arrested after he allegedly made plans to carry out attacks targeting local churches in the name of ISIS‚ the U.S. Department of Justice said.Alexander Scott Mercurio‚ who pledged his allegiance to ISIS‚ was charged with attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization‚ according to the Justice Department.He was arrested a day before he allegedly planned to attack churches in Coeur dAlene on Sunday using...

A 25-year NPR veteran wrote a scathing op-ed saying that his network had lost its way‚ pointing to various examples‚ including coverage of transgender issues and the refusal to use terms like biological sex.In The Free Press article titled‚ Ive Been at NPR for 25 Years. Heres How We Lost Americas Trust‚ NPR Senior Business Editor Uri Berliner wrote that an open-minded‚ curious culture prevailed‚ previously but said that had all changed and now we dont have an audience that...

Democratic Attorney General Kristin Mayes of Arizona announced on Tuesday that she would not enforce a ruling from her states supreme court upholding an 1864 law that bans most abortions.On Tuesday‚ the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a law criminalizing abortions‚ except in cases where necessary to save the mothers life‚ may be enforced following the U.S. Supreme Courts ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health Organization in 2022‚ which ruled that there is no constitutional right to...

Wage growth in the United States has lagged behind inflation for most of President Biden';s term in office‚ with average hourly pay today below what it was in January 2021.However‚ in the last year and overall since the pandemic‚ wage growth has outpaced inflation‚ a fact the White House has celebrated as Biden seeks re-election to a second term in November.";Inflation is down two-thirds from its peak and annual core inflation is the lowest since May 2021. Wages are rising...

Have you ever sat and talked with an older person about their life and what they';ve learned in their decades of living? Talking with older people can give us a lot of wisdom and perspective that we otherwise couldn';t get‚ which is why TikTok creator Yair Brachiyahu interviews people who are in their later years and asks them specific questions about their life experience. Some of those questions include ";What do you regret most in your life?"; ";What did you think was important when you were younger that you';ve realized isn';t as important as you thought?"; and ";What advice would you give your younger self if you could go back in time?"; These are good questions to ponder at any age‚ but older folks'; responses have a bit more weight to them. There';s a certain amount of wisdom that comes with experience and having lived through various stages of life. And when you put lots of those responses together‚ certain themes emerge that might be valuable for younger people to take to heart. Here';s an interview Yair did with a 95-year-old woman that was particularly inspiring:@yairbrachiyahu95 Year Old Shares Her Biggest Regret #lifelessons #lifeadvice #interview #longervideosStaying positive and upbeat is a common theme among centenarians who are asked how they';ve lived so long‚ so she may be onto something.This 79-year-old';s response was similar‚ and she also hit on the most common thing people say they thought was important when they were young but realized isn';t actually. @yairbrachiyahu79 Year Old Shares Her Biggest Loss #lifelessons #interview #lifeadvice #longervideosSo many older people say that they thought money and material possessions were important when they were young but have realized in their later years that as long as you have enough money to live‚ having more money and more things doesn';t make you any happier. @yairbrachiyahu46 Years Married Couple Share Whats Really Important In Life #interview #lifelessons #lifeadvice #longervideosOf course‚ as some have pointed out‚ it';s a lot easier to learn the lesson that money isn';t important once you';ve had more than enough money. And if you don';t have enough money to live comfortably‚ even if modestly‚ hearing that money isn';t important can feel a bit off-putting. But that doesn';t change the fact that material wealth isn';t the holy grail many people think it is. It';s entirely possible to be rich and unhappy and entirely possible to be happy without a lot of money. Listen to what this 78-year-old would go back and tell his younger self:@yairbrachiyahu78 Year Old Shares Whats REALLY Important In Life #interview #lifelessons #lifeadvice #longervideosOver and over‚ the same lessons are shared by people who have been around the block a few times. Money isn';t as important as you think it is beyond basic living expenses. Relationships with family‚ friends and loved ones are where true wealth lies. Health is vital and taking care of your body matters. Stay positive and live life with gratitude and appreciation.Yair has interviewed dozens of people‚ mostly between ages 60 to 100‚ and their answers are all uniquely fascinating. You can watch more of these conversations on his TikTok channel.

You move into an apartment and can';t wait to decorate it however you';d like but unfortunately you';re pretty limited on what you can do. Most apartments don';t approve anything that can';t be easily removed‚ some don';t even allow you to paint. One man in England decided that he was going to make his apartment his own by decorating it with his artwork. Ron Gittins was an artist that lived in the same apartment for over 30 years before his death. During his time in the apartment‚ the artist had created art all over the walls. Not just elaborate paintings but huge sculptures affixed to the walls that took up the wall';s entirety. His family visited the home after Gittins passed away‚ they were shocked to find such massive elaborate art pieces throughout the home.The artist died in September 2019 according to CNN‚ but if you stepped into the home now‚ you';d see everything still in its place. No one had been able to visit the man when he was alive as he discouraged people from coming over. After his death‚ his niece finally got to see what was behind the door. Outside of piles of art supplies‚ boxes and other items‚ the home was full of this amazing artwork that simply couldn';t be destroyed. At least that what Gittins'; niece‚ Jan Williams and partner Chris Teasdale thought‚ so they decided to petition to have it preserved. We always kept in touch but he did have some mental health problems and could create some difficult situations‚ a family member explains to artnet. But he didnt seem to worry if other people sometimes thought he was mad. I think he believed he was ahead of the game somehow and if other people didnt get it then that was their problem.Williams explains to CNN that her uncle was very flamboyant and would often go out dressed in costumes foraging for things to bring back home. It wouldn';t be surprising if he was collecting things to include in his artwork. Thanks to the effort of Gittins'; niece and her partner‚ others can enjoy his massive works of art at ";Ron';s Place‚"; which is what they named the now protected site.Williams and Teasdale‚ who are also artists started Wirral Arts and Culture Community Land Trust to crowdfund to save the apartment. Eventually the trust collected enough money through benefactors for the purchase of the entire apartment building and had been waiting for the special status granted by Britain';s Department for Culture. Walking into the apartment is like walking into an art museum. He created larger than life animals to accent the fire places. One fireplace has a large lion';s head on it with its mouth wide open like it';s roaring‚ and inside the lion';s mouth is the opening of the fire place. There another one that has the head of a minotaur decorating it. Large murals are painted on all the walls that depict ancient Roman scenes. ";Ron always had his own particular vision and tended to work outside the parameters of the official art world. Although he sometimes undertook portrait commissions‚ he was more concerned with giving free reign to his imagination resulting in the creation of immersive visionary environments‚"; Ron';s Place website reads.Recently‚ Ron';s Place was granted Grade II status which protects it from being destroyed in anyway as it has ";more than special interest."; The rest of the apartment building won';t go to waste. According to CNN‚ the other apartments will be renovated and turned into artist studios where people could come to work on their art. Seems Gittins'; passion for art will live on through others who visit his home and those that create works of art in the same apartment building.

Its one of the most bittersweet experiences that life has to offerwatching our fur babies grow old. No matter how much time we are blessed with such lovely creatures‚ its never enough time. But‚ even during our pets golden years‚ when energy wanes and things tend to slow down‚ we can still spoil them and give them the greatest life possible. And if youre in need of some inspoor just a good reason to have a happy crylook no further. Dog mom Vicki had the brilliant idea of giving her elderly‚ but still so handsome Lab the most adorable date night for his 16th birthday. He even got his own tux! He sometimes needs a bit of extra help‚ Vickis onscreen text read as she whisked her distinguished date onto his doggie bed placed neatly at the table. Vicky was also dressed for the occasion in a black gown.Take a look below as Vicki sweetly reveals his 5-star meal: a whole roast chicken. @zeusandroot This is your sign to go on a date with your dog. Will post part 2 tomorrow! #seniordog #dogdate #labradorretriever Stuff We Did (from ';Up';) - Piano Version - your movie soundtrack How incredibly and utterly heartwarming is that? And can you believe how this fella politely waited for Vicky to present him with bites? Most dogs Ive seen would simply devour that thing in three seconds.He';s so gentle‚ Vicky swooned.The video‚ which received nearly 1.5 million views on TikTok‚ left some people wistfully remembering their own bygone doggos. I recognize those milky eyes‚ reminds me of my best friend I lost years ago. I think about her all the time‚ she also loved chicken and being spoiled. Bless you both‚one person wrote. Another added‚ My 18 year old lady went to the rainbow bridge a few months ago and now Im sobbing. Love them always as much as you can.Others were inspired to have their own doggie date night.One person commented Me rushing out to get a chicken and dinner suit for my old gentleman dog. Just in case you were jonesing for even more wholesomeness‚ Vicky shared a part 2. In it her little stud muffin enjoyed some wine‚ even though hes clearly more of a beer guy. @zeusandroot We then snapped some polaroids and had a good nap #perfectdate #seniordog #dogdate Stuff We Did (from ';Up';) - Piano Version - your movie soundtrack What a wonderful date‚ Vicky wrote. Think I may have to ask to see him again.Doing special things for our pets is one of the most precious gifts in the world. If not through a date night‚ then preparing special meals or treats‚ giving ample cuddle times‚ whispering I love yous every chance you get‚ or finding other creative ways to appeal to your pets inner puppy or kitten. No matter how you go about it‚ its sure to create memories youll cherish forever.