Last week, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and the Rhode Island Department of Education reached a deal in a long legal battle over school funding. They agreed to increase property taxes starting July 2025 to funnel more money into schools. So, what's next for the schools under state control? Two nota
Last week, people reacted strongly to news that MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, met with President-Elect Donald Trump. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, defended the meeting, saying journalists need more information to share and report. However, critic
Last week, an ex-adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence made a stark warning. She said women joining the Trump White House should brace themselves for a tough environment. Olivia Troye, who worked as a national security adviser for Pence, didn't mince words. She described it as a "hostile envir
Larry Johnson was a jack of all trades. He was a sports cartoonist, a radio host, and even an ordained minister. But if you asked him, he'd say he really wanted to be a musician. He believed that talent gets you started, but passion is what keeps you going. Larry knew this firsthand, growing up with
Last week, Mayor Adams appointed Jessica Tisch as the latest NYPD commissioner, shaking up the city's law enforcement. Tisch, known for her data-driven approach, faces a steep challenge. Crime rates have dropped slightly this year, but they're still way up from 2019, before a wave of criminal-justic
Last Saturday, the BYU Cougars faced a tough loss against No. 21 Arizona State. Despite a strong second-half comeback, they lost 28-23 in front of a packed crowd at America First Stadium. The Cougars still have a shot at the Big 12 championship, thanks to Colorado's loss to Kansas. Players like Conn
Last week, Ukraine fired British-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia, drawing a furious response from Vladimir Putin. Russia retaliated by firing a ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro and threatening to attack countries that supply Kyiv with long-range weapons, like the UK and US. Thi
Larsa Pippen, the social media star and ex-wife of Scottie Pippen, recently admitted to reaching out to Elon Musk on social media. But it wasn't anything romantic; she had a business question. This happened a long time ago, when she was still in a relationship with Marcus Jordan. Larsa is known for
LaJohntay Wester, a standout wide receiver for the Colorado Buffaloes, is facing a tough time. Just before a crucial game against the Kansas Jayhawks, he revealed the sad news of his aunt's passing on Instagram. This emotional blow comes at a critical moment for Wester and the team. Despite the setb
Last weekend, Beirut was rocked again by Israeli airstrikes. This time, central Beirut faced a powerful attack that left at least four dead and 33 injured. Buildings in the Basta neighborhood were severely damaged, with an eight-story residential building completely destroyed. These strikes followe
