In a surprising turn of events, Indiana's Senate Republicans stood up to former President Donald Trump. They voted against a new congressional map that would have given Republicans a big advantage. This map was not part of the usual 10-year redistricting process. The vote was close, with 19 Republi
The U. S. has introduced a new visa option for wealthy individuals and companies. This visa, called the gold card, allows foreigners to gain legal residency in the U. S. by paying a large sum of money. The process is much faster than traditional visas, taking only weeks instead of years. To get a g
Michigan University has made a significant decision. They fired their head coach, Sherrone Moore, "for cause. " This means they believe he broke a serious rule. The rule in question is about relationships between staff members. Specifically, it's about supervisors not being able to have certain kind
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep all its regional bank presidents in their jobs. This might seem like a small thing, but it's actually pretty important. These presidents have a big say in setting interest rates, almost as much as the main governors do. Not long ago, there was talk about chan
Lululemon's CEO, Calvin McDonald, is leaving his post by the end of January. This comes after a year of struggles for the company. The board is now on the hunt for a new leader to steer Lululemon through tough times. McDonald's departure was announced alongside the company's latest earnings report.
Aroostook County just got its earliest big snowfall in three years. It started late Wednesday afternoon and kept going into Thursday morning. Some places got more than 8 inches of snow. Snowstorms are usual in northern Maine, but big snowfall before December holidays has been rare lately. Some peop
Hyrox© is a new type of fitness competition that has taken the world by storm. It's part of a bigger trend called high-intensity functional training, or HIFT for short. This kind of training has become super popular in recent years. Hyrox© is a competition that has a set format, which is what many p
President Donald Trump took a big step to control how artificial intelligence is regulated across the United States. He signed an order that aims to create a single set of rules for AI at the national level, instead of letting each state make its own laws. This move is seen as a way to stop states
New England's shrimp fishing industry is taking a big hit. It's been on hold since 2014. Why? The ocean is getting warmer. This makes it hard for shrimp to survive. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission just decided to keep the ban for at least three more years. The shrimp population is s
Longfellow Middle School in Fairfax County is known for its science prowess. The school's Science Olympiad team is a big deal. They've won the state title 13 times in a row. Now, they're aiming for a 14th victory. This is no small feat. The team is made up of 30 dedicated students. They train hard
