House and Senate Budget Showdown: A Battle Over Spending and Tax Policy The battle over the federal budget is heating up as the House and Senate, both controlled by Republicans, have passed competing budget resolutions that have many differences in their approach to government spending, tax cuts, and the future of major federal programs. While both plans align broadly with former President Donald Trump’s policy priorities, they differ in many important details, which may set up a contentious reconciliation process in the coming weeks. The House...
If you have ordered a drink from Starbucks recently, you may have found an uplifting and personalized message written on your cup, such as “Slay the day!” or “U R A STAR!” Have these messages positively changed your mood? Or were you annoyed that you could have gotten your drink sooner if the barista hadn’t taken the time to think of and write an unnecessary message on your cup? Either way, these new handwritten messages on Starbucks cups have raised controversy with many Starbucks customers. Starbucks just recently implemented many...
Despite coping with the typical New England weather of snow and ice throughout the winter, Montrose’s Indoor Track team concluded another record-breaking season. The team maximized their three-day-a-week practice schedule and exercised outside when possible. Sprinters utilized the school parking lot for 200-meter intervals, whereas distance runners traversed Medfield’s neighborhoods for two-mile tempo runs. If brutal winter weather limited the team’s usual outside workouts, the team opted for indoor full-body strength training. The...
