Every Wednesday at dawn, a rotating cast of about 40 locals gathers under the Newport Beach Pier. They don’t just dip their toes—they dive straight into the Pacific without wetsuits. First come the shivers and the grumbles, but once they break through the waves, the cold turns into something almost
Waynesboro faced serious challenges this past winter as demand for shelter skyrocketed. A local group called WARM opened its doors to 198 adults during the 18-week cold season ending March 30. These individuals didn’t just stop by occasionally—they came 4, 308 times total, averaging over 20 visits e
This year’s race for Georgia’s next governor on the Democratic side feels more like a marathon with no clear front runner rather than the high-energy showdown four years ago when Stacey Abrams nearly broke fundraising records. With the primary just weeks away, Democratic candidates are scrambling fo
Many people know Donald Trump has a habit of making bold claims that ignore facts. A recent example involved a controversial image that he shared, which showed him dressed as Jesus. When critics pointed out the oddity, he changed his explanation three times. First he said it was a joke, then claimed
When a spellcaster throws a Fireball underwater, the game usually makes it look cool—but reality is way messier. Water doesn’t just put out fire; it turns superheated steam into a rapid explosion. Every cup of water turned to vapor suddenly takes up 1600 times more space, creating a mini shockwave s
For the first time in 25 years, U. S. men aged 18 to 29 now say religion matters more to them than women their age do. In 2022, only 28% of young men called religion “very important, ” but by 2024 that number jumped to 42%. Young women stayed flat around 30%. A 14-point rise in just two years looks
Over the past week, a heated exchange between Pope Leo XIV and former President Donald Trump grabbed headlines, revealing deep divides over war, religion, and leadership. The argument started when Trump called the Pope "weak on crime, " a comment the pontiff dismissed by saying he had "no fear" of T
The European Union just spent €180 million on cloud services from four homegrown providers. That’s a lot of money for digital storage that will run government agencies for the next six years. The deal is meant to cut down on Europe’s habit of relying on tech from outside the continent. Instead of us
Western Wisconsin’s rivers and streams are facing growing problems, and experts warn the situation could get worse. Heavy rains and melting snow don’t just fill up creeks—they carry pollution, dirt, and even salt from roads straight into the Mississippi River. That extra water isn’t always harmless.
In many Republican‑led states, governors are backing a movement to set up chapters of Turning Point USA in every public high school. The goal, according to officials, is to give students a platform for conservative ideas that they say have been suppressed in schools. The initiative follows the de
