Archive - J.C. Bruce: Essential News

I'm wearing green for St. Patrick's Day--and I have other motives too

Read on and be the smartest person in the room -- or the Zoom!

3 hrs ago •

If we're going to rename large bodies of water, how about the Gulf of Vespucciland?

What's that about? Read on and be the smartest person in the room -- or the Zoom!

Mar 6 •

March is Madness, but it's also National Reading Month, Women's History Month, and, of course, the start of Daylight Saving Time

Read on and be the smartest person in the room -- or the Zoom.

Mar 1 •

February 2025

Women's History Month is right around the corner -- and more

The latest Essential News update from my column in Florida Weekly is now ready for your reading pleasure.

Feb 27 •

'Have we got a deal for you,' Spain told the United States. And were they ever right.

A little over 200 years ago, a very young America snapped up an opportunity to expand its territory. And the rest, as they say, is history

Feb 20 •

Happy Valentine's Day

The holiday was named after an ancient Roman priest who sacrificed his life for love. But there's more to the story.

Feb 14 •

Why the Super Bowl Uses Roman Numerals -- and Why It Shouldn't

Essential football trivia you can share with your friends to make you the smartest person in the room -- or the Zoom!

Feb 6 •

Why February is Spelled so Weird and Other Essential News for You

Your guide to the month ahead that will make you the smartest person in the room -- or the Zoom

Feb 1 •

January 2025

Celebrate Chinese New Year with your kazoo!

That's what I plan to do. And there's still time to order your very own

Jan 23 •

STUDIES IN STUPIDITY Vol. 6

Now comes a Georgia Congressman who wants to deport an American minister because he was offended by her sermon

Jan 22 •

America's Going Full Cleveland

And while we're at it, check out the deal below for a free ebook recounting how Alexander Strange met his wingman, a genuine Full Clevelander, himself

Jan 16 •

Maybe a little more logic would help us get along with one another

Catch up with the latest events in the week ahead with my Essential News column in Florida Weekly. This is your link to the latest issue.

Jan 9 •

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