How Tom Gilleon Turned a Genre of Nostalgia Into One of Invention

How Tom Gilleon Turned a Genre of Nostalgia Into One of Invention

Tom Gilleon, Sunset On The Redman, 2026. Courtesy the artist and KingArts Artist Tom Gilleon is known for his depictions of American West motifs—teepees, lonesome landscapes and Native Americans—that straddle archetype and avant-garde. But describing him as a painter of teepees is a little like describing Rothko as a painter of rectangles. Gilleon is, with…

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‘Bachelor’ Clayton Echard’s accuser pleads guilty to fraud after fake twins pregnancy scheme

‘Bachelor’ Clayton Echard’s accuser pleads guilty to fraud after fake twins pregnancy scheme

The woman who falsely claimed she was pregnant with “Bachelor” star Clayton Echard’s twins has pleaded guilty to fraud following a years-long legal battle. Laura Owens, 35, pleaded guilty Friday to four felony charges stemming from false pregnancy claims involving Echard and another man, according to the Arizona Republic. Owens admitted to two counts of…

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Therapy Has a Relationship Problem

Therapy Has a Relationship Problem

The issue extends well beyond parents and children. Similar patterns appear in marriages and among siblings, friendships, and other close bonds. Therapists have become too quick to support ending difficult relationships instead of helping people develop the skills to repair them. In reality, walking away from another person often solves one problem while creating others.…

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Dire Strait: Why Economic Threats Might Escalate the War in Iran

Dire Strait: Why Economic Threats Might Escalate the War in Iran

Iran could resume attacks on U.S. bases, radar systems, and other facilities that support maritime surveillance and command-and-control systems that help protect and coordinate shipping through the Strait. More  dangerous still, it could attempt to strike U.S. naval vessels directly. Iran is believed to possess anti-ship missiles that, at least on paper, can threaten American…

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Michelle Obama shrugs off missing active motherhood after daughters leave: ‘I’m good’

Michelle Obama shrugs off missing active motherhood after daughters leave: ‘I’m good’

Former first lady Michelle Obama faced criticism Friday after telling Jon Stewart on Wednesday’s “IMO” podcast that she did not miss having her adult daughters at home. California Republican Party Delegate and mother Elizabeth Barcohana told Fox News Digital the remarks conveyed resentment amid a national debate over motherhood. Obama offered a terse response after Stewart explained…

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New York’s Erie County axes DHS job fair over ICE’s role, drawing backlash: ‘Totally inappropriate’

New York’s Erie County axes DHS job fair over ICE’s role, drawing backlash: ‘Totally inappropriate’

A Buffalo-area Republican accused Democratic Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz of overstepping his authority after the Buffalo Convention Center canceled a two-day Department of Homeland Security career expo set to begin Tuesday because officials objected to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s participation and warned of possible protests. “The county executive has completely surpassed his power and authority.…

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