War or Peace

by John Stossel 'We are doomed and our leaders are insane.' So wrote journalist Matt Taibbi recently. Taibbi didn't respond to our request for an interview, but he raises issues that deserve debate. So my new video is based on his column.Not one of our presidents ...

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Flooding batters Hill Country once againA massive amount of rain once again engulfed the Hill Country, causing widespread flooding in several counties, including Uvalde, Kerr, Kendall and Gillespie. At least two fatalities were reported near Comfort and Uvalde.More than 270 people were rescued.

Nuclear Power

by John Stossel A few years ago, nuclear power looked doomed. Plants were shutting down. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won applause bragging about closing a nuclear plant '14 years ahead of schedule.''Why would they applaud?' asks former nuclear engineer Ray Rothrock in my new video.

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Texas home insurers see record profitsPreliminary data indicates Texas home insurers earned a 22% profit on premiums collected last year, according to the Houston Chronicle.

The Idle American

Too much is expected of us—we folks of a certain age—whether man or woman.Society yawns as we strive to avoid violent foulups in the fast lane; we weep, choking on the dust of the younger set, some of whom are eager to push us toward side roads.Sometimes, side roads can be found.

Spoiled Socialists

More young people vote for socialists.They believe socialism is good for the poor, and 'pro-working class.'But is it?

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Abbott wants ban on data centers in rural neighborhoodsGov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods, according to the Houston Chronicle. Opposition to the facilities is growing because they require large amounts of electricity and water and can be noisy.

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Some Laws Kill

by John Stossel Car accidents kill 100 Americans every day. But now an amazing solution is available: self-driving cars.Robotaxis like Google-owned Waymo, for example. Passengers who try them, like them. Wherever robotaxis are allowed, ridership increases fast.

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Texas first state to mandate Bible reading in schoolThe State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade level and also passed a rewrite of the state’s social studies requirements for kindergarten to eighth grade, the Austin American-Statesman...