Republicans have been talking a lot about changing health care. They say they want to get rid of some rules and spend less money, but also promise that people won't lose their coverage. This can be confusing because it's not clear what they really mean. Take House Speaker Mike Johnson for example. H
Billie Jean King, a legend in women's tennis, has seen a lot of change. She's worked hard to make sure women athletes get treated fairly. One big change is how people view women's sports. It used to be seen as a kind of charity, but now it's a big business. Billie Jean is happy about this. She think
A decade ago, I stumbled upon a game called Dragon Age: Origins. It wasn't just a game; it became a part of my life. As I listened to an old recording of myself talking about Dragon Age, I realized that the series has shaped who I am. From dealing with personal struggles to helping me understand mys
In a significant move, South Carolina's Attorney General, Alan Wilson, is all set to unveil substantial grants aimed at aiding crime victims in the Lowcountry. The announcement is scheduled for Thursday morning at 11, with Louise Carson, the executive director of the Children’s Recovery Center, join
Lately, Chicagoans have been finding some strange mailers on their doorsteps. These aren't your usual flyers; they're ads for the upcoming school board election. With 31 candidates vying for 10 seats, the race is heating up. Both the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and groups supporting charter schools
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival buzzed differently this year, thanks to one standout play called Weather Girl. This one-woman show, about a Californian weather reporter losing it, caught the attention of Netflix. The streaming giant snatched up the rights, beating out other interested U. S. buyers. Th
A $10 million study funded by taxpayers looked at 95 gender-distressed kids, aged 11 on average, who were given puberty blockers starting in 2015. These drugs delay changes like breast growth in girls and voice deepening in boys. The study found no mental health benefits for these kids. Dr. Johanna
South Korea's military intelligence agency hinted that North Korea might have sent a small group of soldiers to support Russia in its conflict with Ukraine. This news came out during a parliamentary audit in Seoul. An official from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) said there could be some North
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has replaced his Foreign Affairs Minister Diana Mondino. This change came after Mondino supported a UN vote to lift the US embargo on Cuba. Milei, who took office late in 2023, is known for his pro-United States stance. He has been distancing Argentina from leftist
More than four centuries after her death, the tale of Elizabeth Báthory, often dubbed the “Blood Countess, ” remains shrouded in mystery. From her castle in Čachtice, Slovakia, rumors spun around Báthory's cruelty, claiming she killed hundreds of young women and bathed in their blood. But did she re
