Being overweight is a prevalent problem in the United States with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that by 2020, 100 million American adults were obese. More and more people are now turning to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. NTD spoke to Daniella Dayoub Forrest, a functional health and wellness coach and the author […]

New York City’s Central Park is a breath of fresh air in the concrete jungle complete with waterfalls, a castle, and over 50 miles of pedestrian routes. But that’s not all, it offers a connection with nature, opportunities to play sports, and the intangibles: empty, wide open spaces to see the skyline. NTD speaks to […]

A push to change Nebraska to a winner-take-all system within the electoral college has failed. Unlike almost all other states, Nebraska splits its electoral college votes. So some could go to Vice President Kamala Harris and some to former President Donald Trump. If Republicans had succeeded in changing the law, it would have almost guaranteed […]

Today’s economy is unpredictable and, due to layoffs and downsizing across a range of sectors, many professionals in their 50s and 60s are now grappling with the challenge of reentering the workforce—with many forced to rethink their careers after spending decades in the same industry. In her new book, “Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes […]

North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is the Republican Party’s candidate for state governor. However, CNN has alleged that he made questionable comments on an adult website’s message forum over a decade ago—a claim Robinson denies. Trump has endorsed Robinson, but reportedly did not mention him at his rally in the state last Saturday. Vice […]

Members of the Quad—short for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue comprising the United States, Australia, India, and Japan—have pledged to ramp up cooperation on maritime security amid increasing tension with China in the Indo-Pacific. NTD speaks to retired Marine Col. Grant Newsham, a senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy and the author of “When […]

Israeli troops raided Al Jazeera’s office in the West Bank on Sunday, shutting down the station during a live broadcast. Israel and the Hezbollah terrorist group continue to exchange fire across the border with Lebanon, edging closer to all-out war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the United States to attend the United Nations General […]

New York politics was shaken this month when a former senior aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with her husband, were arrested on federal charges, suspected of spying for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This is not an isolated incident. There are ongoing investigations into the ties between the office of the mayor of New […]

Mindful parenting involves being present with children and giving them undivided attention. According to Holly Swenson, a registered nurse and the author of “Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow,” this can lead to deeper connections within the family and the release of any guilt that might have arisen from not always having been present or available. […]

Trash bags on the street are a familiar sight when walking around New York City, but Mayor Eric Adams has rolled out wheelie bins that will allow residents to put their trash in rodent-proof containers. By Nov. 12, 2024, all residential buildings with between one and nine units will be required to deposit their trash […]

Gold is having its moment in the sun right now, according to Jason Goepfert, senior research analyst with Sundial Capital Research. NTD speaks to Christian Briggs, the CEO of Hard Asset Management Inc. and the host of the “Hard Asset Money Show.” He says gold’s path to the huge increase in value comes after China […]

The FBI is investigating an apparent second assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday. NTD spoke about the attack with contributor Mike Leon, the director of policy and strategy at the Free and Equal Elections Foundation. He said the Secret Service did their […]

Puppysphere combines yoga and puppies—to really hit two birds with one stone!!! Yoga class participants get the extra boost of dopamine-inducing puppies with their exercise routine, while the pups get accustomed to people and are better socialized in preparation for their forever home. Maggie Pope, an event supervisor at Puppysphere, joined NTD to talk about […]

A suspect is in custody after former President Donald Trump was targeted in an apparent assassination attempt Sunday. It’s the second attempt in just over two months. Trump’s campaign confirmed that shots were reported near his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where the former president was golfing. Authorities in Venezuela say six foreigners […]

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has outlined her stance on health care. According to her webpage, she plans to build on her work as California Attorney General, taking on insurance companies and big pharma to lower prices. Furthermore, she plans to strengthen Obamacare and expand on President Joe Biden’s efforts to lower prescription drug prices […]

Former President Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, a key swing state in the upcoming election. According to Jeff Crouere, a political analyst and a TV and radio host, Trump needs to make better use of assets such as former presidential candidate Nikki Haley—who endorsed him at the Republican National […]

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign says she’s ready to take it up a notch following Tuesday night’s debate against former President Donald Trump. NTD speaks to former Kansas State Representative and Democratic Party strategist Raj Goyle, who says Harris must turn the page on the divisiveness seen in the campaigns to date to appeal to […]

It’s election season, and you know what that means: it’s very likely someone’s going to bring up politics. And it can happen at work. This can lead to election-related stress, but worry not—NTD has some tips on how to manage it from Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier. She’s an award-winning workplace mental health expert and psychologist, and […]

The judge overseeing the Georgia election case against former President Donald Trump tossed out two more charges on Thursday. Judge Scott McAfee said the charges lie beyond the state’s jurisdiction. The order reduces the original 13-count indictment brought against Trump by District Attorney Fani Willis to eight. New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban has […]

With back-to-school season here, NTD sits down with mentor and educator Chris Milord, a writer and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, for some tips on how students can learn more effectively, apply to institutes of higher education, and survive in college. Milord suggests investigating academic topics deeply, starting the application process early, and trying out […]