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(ThyBlackMan.com) The sound you heard was windows being smashed at the East Wing. The sound you did not hear was questions from officials paid to monitor what happens to a National Heritage Site. The White House is owned by the American people, not any current inhabitant. It’s true that other presidents have made changes to the beloved building, but none before Donald Trump amputated an entire limb. The “Broken Windows” […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In American politics, a single image can shift the narrative of a man’s career. One photograph — one gesture — can eclipse months of speeches and policies, transforming substance into scandal. Such is the case with Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk. The two shared what might have been, in another context, an ordinary hug — but in the white-hot theater […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) When you’re just starting out behind the wheel, one of your biggest monthly expenses (after fuel) is likely to be insurance. For new or inexperienced drivers, insurance premiums can feel punishingly high. That’s why choosing a car that’s inexpensive to insure is a smart move. Before browsing listings or auctions, make sure you perform an auction vin check so you don’t end up surprised by hidden damage or history. In […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In just a few days, a Karl Marx-quoting communist who has struggled to disavow Hamas is likely to be elected the next mayor of the nation’s financial and cultural epicenter. Thirty-three-year-old New York state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has surged to the front of the race. He leads by double digits in virtually every public poll, he is an overwhelming favorite in the online betting markets. Absent a miracle, in […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) For millions of Americans, the federal government isn’t an abstraction. It’s a paycheck, a housing voucher, a student loan payment, a disaster relief check. When the government shuts down, those lives shut down too. Yet here we are again — watching a small band of ideologues in Congress hold the nation hostage, threatening to turn off the lights on the very institution they’re sworn to serve. Government shutdowns have become […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In 1980, America’s publicly held debt reached more than $712 billion (about $2.8 trillion in 2025 dollars), or roughly 25% of annual U.S. GDP. Today, that figure is a little over $30 trillion, or around 100% of GDP. And as the federal debt grew 42 times larger over that span, the economy grew only tenfold. You can’t expand the numerator four times faster than the denominator for 45 years […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Financing a car is often one of the most significant financial commitments many people make. The appeal of driving a newer, more reliable vehicle can be strong, but the small print of finance contracts can quickly turn enthusiasm into confusion. Many drivers sign without fully appreciating the responsibilities and limitations tied to the agreement. By understanding how car finance works, spotting unclear terms, and knowing what to do if […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) BREAKING: Anthony Davis exited the game and went to the locker room after an apparent Achilles injury. He entered the night already dealing with bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, meaning both tendons were under stress even before tipoff. What followed was not just another injury report, but a moment that sent a wave of unease through the Dallas Mavericks organization and the entire NBA community. Watching Davis limp off was like […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) There has been some epic races throughout history and some of them were so dramatic and eventful that they made history at the time; like the first Marathon, about 500 BC, when a soldier by the name of Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens with the news that the Greeks had won the battle against the Persians and that the defeated Persians were on their way to attack Athens. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Does the thought of walking into a gym fill you with a sense of dread? If stepping into a space filled with unfamiliar machines, clanking weights, and super-fit people makes your heart race, you are far from alone. This feeling, often called “gymtimidation,” is an incredibly common experience that keeps countless people from starting or sticking with their fitness goals. In fact, the feeling is so widespread that research […]