January 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in four days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month, though January’s payment will go out on Dec. 31. When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, the latter being the […]

The Trump administration implemented a social media strategy that, at times, was at odds with famous musicians for using their music in political advertisements. While some singers and songwriters let the copyright use slide, others spoke out against the administration. Nancy Wilson Nancy Wilson of the band Heart took issue with her song “Barracuda” playing […]

Over the New Year’s holiday, some museums, stores, and restaurants will be closed, and others will have limited hours. While holiday schedules vary, a few places will remain open in the district. Museums Grocery stores Restaurants Here’s what’s closed on New Year’s Day Museums Grocery stores Restaurants DIGITAL FLOURISHING: A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION WORTH KEEPING […]

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) massively stepped up his social media game in 2025, savagely mocking President Donald Trump and members of his administration, matching Trump’s all-caps posts, signature sign-offs, and AI-edited content to create a firestorm online.  Newsom’s tone has been combative and crass, and has been defended as fighting fire with fire. His taunting […]