A recent incident involving a National Guard shooting has brought attention to the Afghan refugee program in the U. S. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is one of about 76, 000 Afghans who came to the U. S. after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. This program, called Operation Allies Welcome, started after the U. S. left Afghanistan in 2021. Some people, like Pres...
Thanksgiving in Texas is set to be a thrilling showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs. Both teams are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, but they've had their share of struggles this season. The Cowboys have been boosted by recent trades and improved health, while the Chiefs are trying to find their identity again. Patrick Mahomes, t...
The East Coast is in for a rude awakening this Thanksgiving. After a week of pleasant weather, a Canadian air mass is pushing in, bringing a dramatic drop in temperatures. This sudden change is expected to make it feel more like January than late November. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings about the impending cold snap. They predict temperatures...
A recent ruling by a Texas appeals court has kept a Christian Science reading room in Austin exempt from property taxes. The court decided that even though the ownership setup is a bit tangled, the place still gets the break because it's used for religious stuff. The judge, Darlene Byrne, explained that if a religious group has the right to use the property for thei...
A grand jury in Los Angeles is currently examining evidence related to the tragic death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her body was found in the trunk of a Tesla owned by singer D4vd, sparking a complex investigation. The discovery was made on September 8th in a Hollywood tow yard. Although the Los Angeles Police Department has not officially labeled the de...
Tina Peters, a former county clerk, is currently in a Colorado state prison. She was found guilty of breaking into voting machine data. This was based on false claims about the 2020 election. The federal government asked to take her into their custody. But Colorado officials said no. The state corrections department made it clear. They decide who gets transferred, n...
In a recent decision, a group of federal judges gave the green light to North Carolina's new congressional map. This map, drawn by Republicans, will be used in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. The judges dismissed arguments from the NAACP, Common Cause, and several Black and Hispanic voters. These groups claimed the new map was unfair and weakened the voting powe...
Thanksgiving is a big deal for travel in the U. S. This year, over 80 million people are expected to hit the roads, with most of them driving. In Michigan alone, 2. 3 million people are planning to travel, and many will drive more than 50 miles to reach their destinations. Winter weather is on its way to Southeast Michigan, bringing lake-effect snow and strong winds...
A heated debate is swirling around the Georgia High School Association's decision to suspend 35 Gainesville High School football players. This came after a brawl erupted during a game against Brunswick, where a Gainesville player was attacked. Many argue the punishment is too severe, especially since the incident started with a Brunswick player removing a Gainesville...
H-E-B, a beloved grocery chain in Texas, is making waves with its expansion plans. One proposed location, at the intersection of LBJ and Hillcrest, has raised concerns. This area is known for flooding, and adding more concrete for parking and roads could make things worse. Shoppers might need boats to get to the store during heavy rains. Some suggest H-E-B should con...