Maureen Wiley
Maureen is a mother, grandmother, gardener, dog lover, and writer. She wholeheartedly believes we're all as young as we feel, so she hopes you enjoy the musings of a woman at the ripe old age of 25!
What Happens When a Member of Congress Can’t Do the Job? Nothing, Officially.
What happens when a member of Congress becomes too sick, too injured, or too impaired to do the job — but doesn't resign? The surprising answer is: almost nothing happens automatically. There is no rule.
A Roundup of the Eugene Horsch Case
It all started with a routine traffic stop near the Liberty Bell. Weeks later, the case still continues to sprawl into a larger federal investigation of homicides and missing persons.
Are Recent U.S. Navy Deployments Stretching to the Limit?
In recent months, public and military attention has turned to the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), whose extended time at sea has reignited a critical debate within defense circles: How long are naval deployments supposed to last?
Miami Just Became More Expensive Than New York, Breaking a Decades-Long American Story
New data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has just scrambled two well-worn media narratives that have run in opposite directions for years.
The 13 Best Film Adaptations of Ancient Texts and Myths
Long before cinema existed, humanity was already obsessed with a handful of stories. These tales have outlived their original communities. We've adopted them and adapted them to modern times.
Stopping the Clock: What Would Permanent Daylight Saving Time Mean for America?
In mid-July 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act by a bipartisan vote of 308–117, reviving a yearslong push to end the twice-a-year ritual of changing clocks. The bill, championed by Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan and…
Explaining Aortic Dissection: The Hidden Emergency
An aortic dissection can strike without warning and mimic other health issues. Knowing what it is (and isn't) can mean the difference between life and death.
Understanding Cyclosporiasis: The Hidden Summer Parasite
You would never expect a healthy meal to result in weeks of severe illness. But cyclosporiasis is a hidden disease in fresh produce that rears its head every spring and summer.
The Parent’s Guide to Trump Accounts
Trump Accounts—what they are, how to sign up, and how they grow. What are the pros and cons of them? We explain whether you're leaving free money on the table by not getting one.
The $800 Key Fob: How a Misplaced Set of Keys Became the Most Expensive Family Vacation Mistake
Think losing your car keys is a cheap fix? Discover how a missing proximity key fob turned a family road trip into an agonizing $800 dealership nightmare.