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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Hot Topics: What Got Knoxville Talking in 2025

In 2025, Knoxville's opinion section saw new voices join the conversation. One of these newcomers wrote the year's most popular piece. The section also kicked off a project called "(Re)United States, " aiming to bring together different views on how to mend the political divide. The goal was to move

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Trump's Health Under Scrutiny: What's Really Going On?

Donald Trump, now 79, has been spotted with a slight limp recently. This happened while he was walking with his wife, Melania, at Mar-a-Lago. People started talking about his health after he mentioned using compression socks for his swollen ankles and makeup to hide bruises on his hands. These bruis

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

RFK Jr. 's Health Advice: A Tan Too Far?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently made headlines, but not for his words. His appearance during a health briefing left many people wondering. His skin had an orange hue, which some people found strange. This is not the first time his look has caused a stir. Months earlier, his tanned face during a Congr

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

Healthcare Changes in 2026: What You Need to Know

In 2026, Americans will see significant changes in healthcare policies. These changes started in 2025. They will affect how people get health insurance and how much they pay. Some changes will make healthcare more expensive. Others will limit who can get help paying for it. One big change is the en

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Jan 02 2026LIFESTYLE

Minnesota's Top Baby Names: A Fresh Look at 2025 Trends

In 2025, Minnesota and western Wisconsin saw some charming and classic names topping the baby name charts. For girls, Charlotte, Lucy, Eleanor, Violet, and Nora were the most popular choices. Boys' names like Theodore, Henry, Liam, Noah, and Jack were the favorites. These names reflect a mix of time

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Golf: Trump's Unconventional Workout and Political Play

Donald Trump has a unique approach to fitness. He doesn't like traditional workouts. He finds treadmills boring. Instead, he prefers golf. He plays it often. He even calls it his exercise. Trump shared this with the Wall Street Journal. He said he doesn't enjoy long hours on a treadmill. He'd rather

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Federal Workers Fight Back Against New Health Policy

Federal employees are pushing back against a recent policy change that affects healthcare coverage. The new rule, effective January 1, removes support for gender-affirming treatments from federal health insurance plans. This decision has sparked a legal challenge from the Human Rights Campaign Found

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

New Year's Day Strikes: Russia and Ukraine Point Fingers

On New Year's Day, Russia and Ukraine exchanged serious accusations. Russia claimed Ukraine attacked a hotel in a region it controls in southern Ukraine. At least 24 people, including a child, were reportedly killed. Ukraine, on the other hand, said Russia launched over 200 drones, targeting energy

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Jan 02 2026FINANCE

Why China East Education Holdings Limited is Catching Analysts' Eyes

China East Education Holdings Limited is making waves in the investment world. Analysts are showing a lot of interest in this company. GF Securities, for instance, has kept its "Buy" rating on the company. They even set a price target of HK$10. 16 for it. This is higher than what other analysts are

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Jan 02 2026EDUCATION

Seattle Schools Under Scrutiny for Student Privacy Concerns

Seattle-area schools have been using a health survey called "Check Yourself" to gather information from students as young as 10. This survey covers topics like gender identity, romantic interests, and substance use. The data collected is then shared with external organizations, which has raised priv

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