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Oct 17 2024SPORTS

Caitlin Clark: Almost Unanimous, But Not Quite

Caitlin Clark, the young superstar of the Fever, has done it again. She's secured another top WNBA award, but there's a small hiccup in her otherwise perfect record. This time, it's the first-team All-WNBA honor. Out of 67 possible votes, she got an impressive 52 for the first team, but 14 voters pl

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

The Truth Twister: Trump’s Claims About Haitian Migrants in Ohio

Former President Donald Trump stood firm on false claims about Haitian migrants in Ohio eating pets during a Univision town hall. He insisted he was merely repeating what he'd read in newspapers, dodging questions about evidence. Critics point out this misinformation has been dismissed by state and

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

The Case of Robert Roberson: A Look at Shaken Baby Syndrome

Texas is set to execute Robert Roberson on Thursday for a crime he says he didn't commit. The case revolves around the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2002, and the controversial diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. This would be the first execution of its kind in the U.S. The diagnosis,

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Oct 17 2024BUSINESS

U. S. Shoppers Keep Buying; Unemployment Drops After Storms

September saw a surprising boost in retail sales, rising 0.4% compared to the previous month. This bump was even better than the experts' guesses. And guess what? People are buying way more stuff than just cars: those sales jumped 0.5%. Even factors like inflation barely made a dent when you look at

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Oct 17 2024BUSINESS

Shopping Sprees Boost Economy as Jobless Claims Drop Unexpectedly

Retail stores have seen a bigger bump in sales than expected last month. Despite some hurricanes causing chaos, new jobless claims dropped by surprise. This good news has traders thinking a rate cut by the Fed is almost guaranteed next month. More numbers are coming out later today, including how w

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Trump's Fox Town Hall: A Casual Chat on Democrats and Democracy

Former President Donald Trump took center stage at a Fox News town hall, this time in front of an all-female audience in Cumming, Georgia. He didn't hold back, launching into a tirade against Democrats. He labeled them as "dangerous" and "evil," going so far as to say they're "Marxists, communists,

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

A Star Retires: Layshia Clarendon Reflects on WNBA Life

Layshia Clarendon ended their 12-year career in the WNBA this September, feeling it was the right time to retire. The Los Angeles Sparks star, who made history as the first openly transgender player, shared their experiences in a recent interview. They compared their decision to a good book, saying

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Oct 16 2024HEALTH

Tarrant County: New Rules for Unclaimed Bodies

For years, Tarrant County in Texas had been sending unclaimed bodies to the University of North Texas Health Science Center without family consent. This changed recently when the county commissioners unanimously voted for a new policy. Now, these bodies will be cremated or buried, but only after exh

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Oct 15 2024CRIME

Lawyers Seek Accountability for Lewiston Mass Shooting

One year after a tragic event in Lewiston, Maine, where an Army reservist killed 18 people in a bowling alley and a bar, lawyers are taking action. They represent survivors and families of victims, alleging that the U.S. military and related institutions failed to act on warning signs from the shoot

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Mayor Fights Back Against Trump's Claims on Migrant Gangs

Aurora's Mayor, Mike Coffman, shot down former President Donald Trump's statements about Venezuelan gangs taking over the city. In a statement, he said these claims were "grossly exaggerated" and harmed the city's reputation. This all started after a viral video showed supposed armed Venezuelan gang

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