Amber Glenn made it three in a row, winning her third straight U. S. figure skating title. She nailed her opening triple axel, a move she's known for, and skated a clean program to secure the win. Her score of 233. 55 points made her the first skater to win three consecutive national titles since Mi
At the start of 2025, a group of seasoned scientists and administrators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) expected the usual changes with a new administration. They hoped that the NIH, known worldwide for its top-notch health research, would keep supporting solid science. But as the year we
A serious alert has been issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. They found a deer with a deadly disease in Concordia Parish. This disease is called chronic wasting disease. It is very bad news. It spreads easily and there is no cure. The deer will always die if it gets this di
The Washington National Opera has decided to leave the Kennedy Center. This move comes after a lot of changes at the Kennedy Center. The opera company wants to be independent again. They say they need to do this for money reasons. The Kennedy Center has new rules. These rules make it hard for the o
CES 2026 showcased Intel's Panther Lake, a game-changer for laptop graphics. This new tech promises to outperform its competitors, especially in gaming. The Arc B390 GPU, part of the Xe3 (Celestial) architecture, is the star. It boasts 12 Xe cores and claims up to 77% better performance than its pre
The Washington Capitals showed their strength against the Chicago Blackhawks in a game that had it all: returns, injuries, and a surprising win. Connor McMichael was a standout, scoring a goal and setting up another, while John Carlson, Martin Fehervary, and Ryan Leonard each had two assists. Logan
President Donald Trump recently proposed a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates. This idea was shared on his social media platform, Truth Social. He wants this cap to start on January 20, which is the one-year mark of his return to the White House. However, he didn't explain how this cap
Let's talk about tariffs and their sneaky impact. For a while, folks were worried that prices would skyrocket, but that didn't happen as much as expected. However, the job market took a hit. Job growth slowed down, and unemployment went up. It's not just about the money in your pocket; it's about th
Venezuela is facing a complex political situation. The U. S. is trying to influence the country, but it's not straightforward. The new president, Delcy Rodríguez, is trying to navigate American demands. However, she's not the only one with power. Behind the scenes, two influential figures, Vladimir
Holyoke is taking a big step to fix its money problems. The City Council has sent a plan to create a new finance department to a smaller group for review. This plan is all about making sure the city handles its money better and has the right people in charge. The state has been giving Holyoke advic
