The U. S. government shutdown has sparked a heated debate about who holds the real power in Washington. While Congress is supposed to control federal spending, President Trump has been making bold moves that some say are pushing the boundaries of his authority. Congress is divided, with Democrats a
Dixon's boys cross country team made a strong start in their quest for a state title. They won the Sterling regional with a solid team effort, scoring 41 points. This put them 20 points ahead of Aurora Central Catholic, who came in second. Sterling, unfortunately, finished eighth with 218 points. I
Germany's top diplomat is making a significant shift in his travel plans. Instead of heading to China, he's now focusing on meetings in Brussels with key figures from NATO, the EU, and India. This change comes after China only agreed to one meeting out of several requested by Germany. It seems tensi
Michael Selig is now the new head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This move shows how serious the Trump administration is about crypto. Selig has been working closely with the SEC's chairman, Paul Atkins. He's also been a key player in the CFTC's crypto task force. Selig and Dav
Minnesota's Iron Range, once the backbone of America's industrial strength, is making a comeback. For over 150 years, this region supplied iron ore that helped build the nation's infrastructure and win wars. Today, it holds the potential to break China's dominance in the magnet market. China curren
The Arctic is heating up faster than anywhere else on Earth. This isn't just about rising temperatures. It's about how this rapid warm-up is causing more extreme weather events. These events are happening more often and are more intense. They include heatwaves, heavy rain, and melting ice. Scientis
The weekend is starting off with a mix of sun and wind, but rain is on the horizon. Sunday is looking bright and breezy. Clouds will clear out, making way for sunshine. Winds will pick up, especially in the west and northwest, where gusts could hit 30 mph. Temperatures will be mild, reaching the lo
Microsoft has recently integrated Copilot into the Game Bar, a feature designed to assist gamers with queries and in-game guidance. However, concerns have been raised about how this AI assistant operates, particularly regarding the collection and use of gameplay data. A user on the ResetEra forums
In Virginia, a young man from Honduras lost his life while trying to escape from ICE agents. Jose Castro Rivera, just 24 years old, was hit by a car on a busy highway as he ran to get away. This is not an isolated incident. It's the third time someone has died while trying to flee from ICE raids. I
The Blue Jays made a huge splash in the first game of the 2025 World Series. They scored a whopping 11 runs against the Dodgers. The game was close at first, but then things changed. In the sixth inning, the Blue Jays loaded the bases. Addison Barger came in to pinch hit and smashed a grand slam. Th
