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Opinion

TSA Braces for Record 17M Travelers Labor Day

TSA Braces for Record 17M Travelers Labor Day

  • WooGlobe - News

The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 17 million travelers at U.S. airports between Thursday, September 3 and Wednesday, September 9, as Labor Day weekend caps off a record-breaking summer of travel. United Airlines anticipates about 3.4 million passengers, r…

Protect College Sports Act will protect my sport | Sophie Stylianos

Protect College Sports Act will protect my sport | Sophie Stylianos

    The NCAA has 556,000 collegiate athletes, the vast majority of whom compete in non-revenue and Olympic sports.

    Gary Varvel for Sep 03, 2026

    Gary Varvel for Sep 03, 2026

      The Secret to Dolly Parton's Universal Appeal

      The Secret to Dolly Parton's Universal Appeal

      • Future Publishing - The Week - Vertical

      What makes Dolly Parton so universally adored? This clip from 'The Week Unwrapped' delves into why the country music legend is one of the most popular celebrities, comparing her appeal to figures like David Attenborough and the Queen.

      Do Flock cameras make communities safer? | The Ethical Life podcast

      Do Flock cameras make communities safer? | The Ethical Life podcast

      • Scott Rada

      🎧 The hosts debate whether AI-powered license plate readers provide meaningful public protection or create unacceptable risks involving privacy, misuse and concentrated power.

      The House should send Russian sanctions bill to White House | Las Vegas Review-Journal

      The House should send Russian sanctions bill to White House | Las Vegas Review-Journal

        After months of negotiations and hang-ups, the Senate overwhelmingly passed a Russian sanctions bill prior to leaving Washington on recess. House Speaker Mike Johnson should now round up the votes and send the legislation to the White House.

        Ban on H-1B visas in schools goes too far | Dallas Morning News

        Ban on H-1B visas in schools goes too far | Dallas Morning News

          Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he plans to call for a ban on school districts employing anyone with an H-1B visa. This sweeping ban could harm students and schools, while doing little to address legitimate concerns about the visa program that allows companies to hire foreign workers for special…

          Trump's imperial smash-and-grab isn't constitutional or moral | Jonah Goldberg

          Trump's imperial smash-and-grab isn't constitutional or moral | Jonah Goldberg

            So, it was a war for oil after all.

            Harry, Meghan and the whole lot: Who are these people? | Froma Harrop

            Harry, Meghan and the whole lot: Who are these people? | Froma Harrop

              It was a day of deep thinking and heroic typing, my brain so fried I could hardly call out for pizza. Then the news and social media feeds exploded with reports that Harry and Meghan plan to leave California and move back to England.

              What Does Labor Day Signify?

              What Does Labor Day Signify?

                Labor Day is a US holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. It is designed to honor the American Labor movement and acknowledge the contributions of workers to society. The holiday began on September 5, 1882, when workers held a parade to demand better working conditions. Former P…

                US-Venezuela oil agreement: Deal could help revive Venezuela's struggling economy

                US-Venezuela oil agreement: Deal could help revive Venezuela's struggling economy

                  Venezuela's oil deal with the US could revive its struggling economy, but people question whether they will benefit.

                  Meghan Markle Getting Free Dodgers Tickets

                  Meghan Markle Getting Free Dodgers Tickets

                    Meghan Markle Getting Free Dodgers Tickets Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@HotMicswithBillyBush?sub_confirmation=1 Link to "Fire Away! Ask Billy Anything"-- https://forms.gle/StwkpGeiVX7KUVkx5 You can listen live exclusively on TuneIn every Monday and Wednesday @5pm ET/2pm PT. Ask your A…

                    Support service members, long before they become veterans at risk of incarceration | David “Mac” MacEwen

                    Support service members, long before they become veterans at risk of incarceration | David “Mac” MacEwen

                      America is exceptionally good at sending members of its military into harm’s way. We are far less good at managing what happens when those men and women come home.

                      Gary Varvel for Sep 01, 2026

                      Gary Varvel for Sep 01, 2026

                        Editorials

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                        St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                        St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                        Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                        STRICTLY OBSERVING: Simply the Best

                        Seeing Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Easter Sunday at the beautiful, brand-new Tanger Center in Greensboro, NC was something of a religious experience for die-hard Tina Turner fans. It wasn’t so much that Ari Groover looked or sounded like The Queen of Rock and Roll. It was more that she …

                        New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                        New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                        Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                        Columnists

                        TSA Braces for Record 17M Travelers Labor Day

                        TSA Braces for Record 17M Travelers Labor Day

                        The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 17 million travelers at U.S. airports between Thursday, September 3 and Wednesday, September 9, as Labor Day weekend caps off a record-breaking summer of travel. United Airlines anticipates about 3.4 million passengers, r…

                        Protect College Sports Act will protect my sport | Sophie Stylianos

                        Protect College Sports Act will protect my sport | Sophie Stylianos

                        The NCAA has 556,000 collegiate athletes, the vast majority of whom compete in non-revenue and Olympic sports.

                        The Secret to Dolly Parton's Universal Appeal

                        The Secret to Dolly Parton's Universal Appeal

                        What makes Dolly Parton so universally adored? This clip from 'The Week Unwrapped' delves into why the country music legend is one of the most popular celebrities, comparing her appeal to figures like David Attenborough and the Queen.

                        Do Flock cameras make communities safer? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Do Flock cameras make communities safer? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 The hosts debate whether AI-powered license plate readers provide meaningful public protection or create unacceptable risks involving privacy, misuse and concentrated power.

                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter: Raccuia got a raw deal from Bills owner Pegula

                        Letter: Raccuia got a raw deal from Bills owner Pegula

                        To say I was shocked was a really good understatement when I read that Ron Raccuia was “fired” (yes, fired without explanation) from the Buffalo Bills, and without any real public explanation as to why. Here’s a man who probably is solely responsible for not only bringing the new stadium to Orchard Park but keeping the Bills here for the next 30 years or so (with a shout-out to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz). So why did the Bills send him to the curb after this? I’m sure many other Bills fans want to know why. What am I missing here?

                        LETTER: Sheriff Andis’ statements reckless and irresponsible

                        At a Meet and Greet event hosted by the Washington County Democratic Committee in the Tyler Magisterial District on Sunday, May 1, Sheriff Blake Andis falsely asserted that three students had overdosed on gummies at Abingdon High School the previous week.

                        LETTER: Decisions on abortion need to be returned to women, not the states

                        Morgan Griffith wants Roe v. Wade overturned so that control over abortion can be returned to the “states and the people.”

                        LETTER: Passenger rail extension isn’t just about Bristol

                        I read with interest an article outlining the possible extension of Amtrak passenger rail service to Southwest Virginia.

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