Big changes are coming to U. S. national parks. Starting next year, international visitors will pay a lot more to enter. The idea is to make sure they help take care of these special places. For Americans, there's a new annual pass with a familiar price tag. It's still $80, same as before. But there's a twist: it will feature portraits of George Washington and Donal...
President Donald Trump made news on Tuesday, not just for pardoning two turkeys, but also for hinting at a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. The two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, raised on a small farm in North Carolina, won't be ending up on anyone's dinner table this Thanksgiving. Instead, they'll be retiring to North Carolina State University's poultr...
Muriel Bowser, the current mayor of Washington, D. C. , has decided not to run for another term. She has been in office since 2015, and her third term will end in January 2027. Bowser made this announcement in a video posted on social media, expressing gratitude for her time in office and the support she received. Bowser's decision comes at a time when the city face...
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has shared the lineup for its 2025 Entertainment Industry Conference. This event, taking place on December 4th, will honor three industry leaders with the Commitment to California Award. These awards recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to the entertainment scene in California. Drew Goddard and Sarah Esberg are a...
Every year, the U. S. president spares a couple of turkeys from becoming the main dish at Thanksgiving dinner. This tradition, which started way back in 1863 with President Abraham Lincoln, has become a fun and lighthearted event. The turkeys even get to stay in a fancy hotel the night before the big pardon. This year, President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys nam...
A president once shared a post suggesting harsh punishment for perceived disloyalty. The post mentioned hanging those involved, comparing it to actions taken by a historical figure. However, this comparison is misleading. The figure in question, George Washington, actually worked to unite a divided nation, not to punish dissent. His approach was one of understanding ...
Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan Chase, threw a huge party to celebrate King Charles III's birthday. The event took place at the bank's shiny new building in Manhattan. A giant British flag was projected onto the building, and about 400 guests showed up to enjoy the festivities. The king didn't attend, but many important people did. British nobles, politicians, and...
Don Jorgensen, a familiar face in Sioux Falls living rooms for 35 years, is hanging up his microphone. Known for his calm demeanor during crises, like the 1993 plane crash that took Gov. George Mickelson or the 2003 tornado outbreak, Jorgensen has been a steady presence in local news. His award-winning coverage of events like the Zip Feed Tower demolition in 2005 sho...
MicroStrategy, the big company that owns a lot of bitcoin, didn't buy any last week. This is unusual because they usually buy some every week. The last time they bought was six weeks ago. They have 649, 870 bitcoins now. They bought each one for about $74, 433. The company is not doing well. Its stock price is way down, about 70% less than its highest point. It's al...
The crypto world saw some big action this past week. Let's break it down. First up, a Bitcoin whale made a huge splash. Owen Gunden, an early Bitcoin investor, sold off his entire stash. That's right, he cashed out a cool $1. 3 billion worth of Bitcoin. He's been holding onto these coins since 2011. This sale happened during a rough patch for Bitcoin, with prices dr...