The New York Yankees have made a significant move, signing former Braves pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million deal. This is a huge contract for a left-handed pitcher, and Yankee Stadium is known to be friendly to lefties. Fried has a strong record, with a 2. 81 ERA over the past five yea
For a very long time, Syria has been trapped in a terrible war. Now, it’s facing a big turning point. Families have been split up and spread out all over the world. The big question everyone’s asking: Is it finally safe to go home? People who had to leave are wondering if their country is okay now.
Have you ever wondered where federal workers are these days? According to Senator Joni Ernst, a whopping 94% of them are either out of sight or working remotely, long after the pandemic has ended. DC's federal buildings are a ghost town, with a measly 12% occupancy rate. What's the deal with all th
For the first time, Ukraine has released its total casualties from the ongoing war with Russia. President Zelenskyy announced that the country has lost 43, 000 soldiers on the battlefield, with another 370, 000 wounded. It's important to note that about half of the wounded have returned to service.
Get ready for a star-studded evening at the Kennedy Center in Washington! The annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration is set to take place, honoring some big names in the arts. This year, the lifetime achievement awards go to director Francis Ford Coppola, legendary band the Grateful Dead, jazz tru
The recent election results were clear: people wanted change. Yet, some Republican senators aren’t on board. They’re blocking President Trump’s cabinet picks, that would bring in a new and needed watchdog mentality. Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Pete Hegseth for defense secretary were solid ch
Airline chiefs are preparing to answer tough questions from a Senate panel about their seat fee policies. The panel is concerned about what they refer to as "unnecessary" fees, which have generated billions of dollars for major airlines like American, Delta, United, Spirit, and Frontier since 2018.
Christmas trees, real or fake? It's a tricky choice for eco-conscious folks. Real trees are natural and can be recycled, but cutting them down isn't great. Fake trees last longer, but they're often made of toxic plastic. Experts don't agree on which is better. Tim O'Connor from the National Christma
Have you ever thought about bugs in a new light? What if some of the "pests" in your garden could actually be your helpers? The Royal Horticultural Society in Great Britain has done just that, removing the "pest" label from slugs and snails. These slimy creatures might seem like garden nightmares, b
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aim to slash $2 trillion in federal spending. They've singled out several agencies like the Pentagon and Department of Education for cuts. Musk's SpaceX has contracts with some of these agencies, rais
