In Reno, a recent decision has sparked a debate between nightlife enthusiasts and local residents. The Reno Planning Commission gave the green light to a bar in Midtown to host live entertainment late at night, but with some conditions. The bar, Jupiter Red, can now have live music past 11 p. m. , b
The Olympics might soon see changes in how transgender women compete. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking into this issue. They are not ready to make a final decision yet. The IOC is studying the science behind physical advantages. They want to make sure the rules are fair for every
Turkey is playing a key role in discussions about Hamas fighters stuck in Gaza. These talks involve the U. S. and Arab mediators. The main goal is to find a safe way out for about 200 fighters hiding in tunnels. This issue is making it hard to move forward with ceasefire talks between Israel and Ham
China is getting older. Fast. This means lots of people need to figure out how to help elderly folks live well and stay in their homes. Two places are trying to do just that: Taikang Home · Chu Garden and Xianghe · Da'ai City. First, let's talk about "aging in place. " This means elderly people can
The San Luis Valley in Colorado is more than just a pretty landscape. It's a place where history, farming, and nature come together. The people here have a deep bond with the land. It's where they grow food and raise animals. The valley's beauty also draws tourists, which helps the local economy. A
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that kept same-sex marriage legal in the United States. This decision came after a lot of worry from LGBTQ advocates. They were scared the court might change its mind about same-sex marriage. The court did not take a case from Kim Davis. She is a former Ken
The U. S. military has recently conducted two more strikes in the Pacific, targeting boats they claim were involved in drug trafficking. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that six individuals were killed in these strikes, bringing the total number of deaths from such operations to 76. The st
The Trump administration faced another setback in its attempt to limit food stamp funding. A federal appeals court recently ruled against the administration's efforts to withhold full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision came as Congress worked to reopen th
A new comet is making a close approach to Earth, but don't expect any alien visitors. Comet C/2025 V1 (Borisov) is not an interstellar object, despite some wild speculations. It was discovered by Gennadiy Borisov, who also found the second-ever interstellar object and another comet in 2019. The come
The Supreme Court has decided to tackle a big question: Can states count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day? This isn't just about one state; it could change how elections work across the country. Mississippi is in the middle of this debate. The state allows mail-in ballots to be counte
