You might think high interest rates would slow down the economy. But surprisingly, the U. S. economy grew at a steady 2. 8% pace from July through September. Consumers were the big spenders, driving growth even with higher interest rates. While business investments cooled off a bit, exports picked u
Aubrey Plaza, an actress with Puerto Rican roots, wasn't pleased with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's joke at a recent Trump rally. During a warm-up act for Trump at Madison Square Garden, Hinchcliffe made some nasty remarks about Puerto Rico and several other groups. He called Puerto Rico a "floating p
Let's take a look at the latest polls from CNN. In the race for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris seems to be doing pretty well in Michigan and Wisconsin. She's leading Trump by 48% to 43% in Michigan and 51% to 45% in Wisconsin. But hold on, because in Pennsylvania, it's a different sto
Lately, Texas has been keeping a close eye on a Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua, and for good reason. This gang, which started out in South American prisons, has grown into a global threat known for its brutal violence, extortion, and human trafficking. While it's tough to say just how many me
A union for Google employees is calling out the tech giant for muzzling workers. This comes after a court ruled Google has an unfair advantage in online search. Google's top brass told staff to keep quiet about the case. The Alphabet Workers Union thinks this is against the law. They say Google is t
Recently, South Korean lawmakers reported that North Korean soldiers are learning basic Russian commands. This could mean they're being prepared to join the front lines in Russia's war against Ukraine. The US Pentagon estimates that about 10, 000 North Korean soldiers are receiving military training
A University of Tennessee professor has taken legal action against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The professor, Melanie Faizer, is arguing that TVA is not complying with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) after she requested documents about incentives given to cryptocurrency companies lik
In just a few days, Georgia will choose its next parliament. The stakes are high because it could decide the country's future: closer to the West or more aligned with Russia. Polls suggest that people might be ready for a shift. Groups wanting to join NATO and the EU seem to be leading. But the ruli
Imagine a whodunit story where someone is trying to destabilize Ukraine's democracy. The British government has just dropped a bombshell revealing the culprits. On Monday, Britain announced fresh sanctions against several high-profile Russians and their PR agencies. These agencies, namely the Social
Imagine this: Russia's got North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. That's a big deal, right? Lithuania's president thinks so too. He says that NATO should let Ukraine use long-range weapons to hit targets inside Russia. Why? Because he thinks North Korea's involvement makes things way more seriou
