Germany's President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has decided to dissolve the country's parliament and call for new elections on February 23. This move comes after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government lost a confidence vote and collapsed due to disputes over the economy. Steinmeier believes that a new el
Picture this: in a state that typically votes Republican, a Democrat wins the governor's race by a significant margin. This is the story of North Carolina's recent election. Josh Stein, a former prosecutor, clinched the victory with an impressive 15-point lead over his opponent. But how did a Democr
Imagine finding out your cancer treatment isn't covered by insurance. That's what happened to Tracy Pike. Diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer, his doctor recommended a combination of surgery and intense chemotherapy. But the night before his first treatment, he got the bad news: insurance denied c
The U. S. consumer finance watchdog, also known as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and Branch Messenger. Why, you ask? Well, they claim that over a million delivery drivers were forced to use accounts that charged them way too many fees. We're tal
In Stanislaus County, health officials confirmed the first human case of bird flu. A resident who had contact with infected dairy cattle showed mild symptoms and received antiviral treatment. The virus, known as H5N1, has been spreading among birds and causing outbreaks in dairy cows and poultry. Ca
In the heart of Phoenix, thousands of Donald Trump's supporters gathered at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2024. The event, buzzing with energy, celebrated Trump and billionaire Elon Musk for causing a stir in Washington. Speakers and attendees chanted against bipartisanship, urging a shift towards
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two wealthy businessmen appointed to cut government waste, are expected to suggest erasing all spending on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies. This could impact offices like the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & In
Imagine this: a state committee dedicated to sniffing out government inefficiencies, not unlike the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Wisconsin has just unveiled its newest committee, the Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Committee, or GOAT for short. Republican Ass
You've heard of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in DC. But what about Texas? State reps like David Lowe and Brian Harrison are talking about creating their own DOGE. They think the Texas Film Commission is a great place to start cutting waste. But can t
Nebraska's Governor, Jim Pillen, has found himself in an unexpected situation. He was bucked off a new horse and had to be taken to the hospital. First, he was rushed to Columbus Community Hospital, but later, as a precaution, he was moved to a hospital in Omaha. The good news is that the governor i
