Congress chose to keep NASA’s overall spending flat for 2027, but it still trimmed the agency’s science arm by a full $1. 3 billion, shrinking the Science Mission Directorate from $7. 3 billion to $6 billion. The decision means a 17% cut in the programs that support research at Colorado’s universiti
The new year began with a bold claim: California’s next election would split people into “builders” and “blockers, ” not just red versus blue. Builders want practical solutions for housing, jobs, water, energy, safety and accountability. Blockers prefer to keep the status quo and let political theat
The fight over how congressional districts are drawn has grown into a national crisis. Three big forces have pushed the battle to new heights. First, Donald Trump’s preferred Republicans won key state races in Indiana, removing resistance to his gerrymandering plans. Second, the Supreme Court weaken
The New York Knicks lead the Eastern Conference Finals 3‑0 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Game 4 in Cleveland could decide if New York reaches the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Knicks have won ten straight playoff games, a streak that has never been matched before in the league
The sun is coming up, and so are new books that can keep you company on the beach or in a cool chair. Instead of diving straight into fiction, this list highlights nonfiction titles that cover food, sports, history, and more. A memoir from a key figure in the late‑1970s music scene tells the s
Ecuador’s leader recently talked about the country’s crime-fighting plans and some good news on the economy during an important speech. He pointed to big moves like sending crime bosses to the U. S. and taking nearly 300 tons of drugs off the streets. The country sits between two major cocaine produ
On May 24, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway buzzes with energy as 33 drivers prepare for the Indy 500. The 500-mile race, or 200 laps around the track, is one of motorsport’s biggest events. The crowd expects speed, strategy, and maybe a new champion. Spain’s Álex Palou, the defending winner, returns
Game nights at Rocket Arena in Cleveland just got fancier. The Cavaliers hosted the Knicks for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and the stands were packed with more than just basketball fans. Beyond the usual crowd excitement, stars from sports and entertainment fields added extra sparkle to
Every Memorial Day weekend, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway buzzes with more than just engines and speed. The 2026 Indy 500 pulled in a sold-out crowd of 350, 000 fans, but it wasn’t just racing fans filling the stands. A mix of athletes, actors, musicians, and TV personalities showed up to enjoy th
In Manhattan, buses crawl at snail speed despite wide roads and dedicated bus lanes. The reason doesn’t lie with regular drivers but with delivery trucks clogging the way. Each day, UPS trucks get caught in bus lanes over 25, 000 times—more than any other vehicle. Amazon delivery vans aren’t far beh
