Eau Claire recently hosted a significant event for women in business. The 22nd Annual Women’s Business Conference took place at the Pablo Center, drawing a large crowd. Over 450 women attended, eager to learn and connect with others in the field. The event was organized by the Western Dairyland Wom
Apple has introduced a new item that has people talking. It's not a new phone or gadget. Instead, it's a stylish way to carry your iPhone. Meet the iPhone Pocket. This is a wearable pouch made in partnership with the famous Japanese fashion brand ISSEY MIYAKE. The iPhone Pocket is a knitted accesso
San Diego's mayor had big plans to make the city fairer. Three years ago, he started "Build Better San Diego. " The goal was to fix up old parts of the city and make things more equal. But now, it looks like the plan is making things worse. The mayor wants to add lots of new houses and people to so
Mississippians, get ready for a warm and sunny Thanksgiving! Unlike the snowy scenes often depicted in movies, the South usually enjoys mild weather during the holiday season. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a toasty Thanksgiving for the Deep South, including Mississippi. This region, which also c
Louisiana's infrastructure is in a tough spot. It's not just about the money, but also the age of the structures and the increasing number of extreme weather events. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state a "C-" overall, which is a slight improvement from the last report. But don't g
In a bold move, the United States has slapped sanctions on a Myanmar militia group for its role in cyber scams. This group, the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army, along with four of its leaders, is now in the U. S. Treasury Department's crosshairs. The sanctions also extend to entities and an individ
In a lively Tokyo bar, a group of strong, muscular women are breaking the mold of traditional Japanese beauty standards. These women, known as "Muscle Girls, " are challenging the norm that women should be thin and delicate. They are showing that strength and muscle can also be beautiful. The bar,
Oregon's lawmakers claim they've finally met the school funding targets set by the Quality Education Commission. This is the first time in 25 years they've said this. But not everyone is convinced. The commission said the state needed $13. 5 billion to fully fund schools. Lawmakers approved $11. 36
Recent documents have brought up old connections between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. These papers say Epstein told others that Trump was aware of underage girls involved in Epstein's crimes. The emails come from Democrats in Congress. They show Epstein talking to Ghislaine Maxwell, his ex-gir
Country music stars Morgan Wallen and Eric Church are diving into the world of outdoor TV. They are part of a group that bought Field & Stream in 2024. Now, they are teaming up with Outdoor America to launch Field & Stream TV. This new channel will start streaming in late January 2026. The channel
