The U. S. House of Representatives is in a rush to pass the final funding bills before the January 30 deadline to keep the government running. After the longest government shutdown in history last year, lawmakers are trying to avoid a repeat. The House is set to vote on four key funding bills that c
Europe and the U. S. are deeply connected. Every day, Europeans use American tech, energy, and investments. At the same time, Americans rely on European products like software, wine, and medicines. This huge exchange of goods and services adds up to over $5. 4 billion daily. It shows how much both s
The Minnesota Twins are making a familiar face return to their bullpen. Taylor Rogers, a 35-year-old left-handed pitcher, is coming back to Minnesota on a one-year, $2 million deal. He spent five seasons with the Twins from 2016 to 2021, even earning an All-Star nod in 2021. But bringing him back is
The Oscars 2026 nominations are here, and it's a big deal. "Sinners" is leading the pack with 16 nods, including best picture, best director, and best original screenplay. But it's not alone. "One Battle After Another" is hot on its heels with 13 nominations. "Frankenstein, " "Marty Supreme, " and "
Borophene, a super-thin boron sheet, is making waves in the science world. It's not just one thing but many, thanks to its ability to change forms. It's also great at conducting electricity and has unique strength properties. More and more scientists are teaming up to study it, and companies are get
A big winter storm is heading our way this weekend, and it's going to bring a lot of snow. The storm is expected to start on Saturday afternoon and last until late Sunday night. Right now, we're looking at anywhere from 6 to 10 inches of snow. But there's a catch: if sleet mixes in, we might not see
In a recent meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a talk. It lasted about an hour, and Trump said it went well. Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, is optimistic about ending the war in Ukraine. He is set to mee
New York's baseball teams are making big moves. The Mets just got a top pitcher, Freddy Peralta. He's really good and won awards. But they gave up some young players to get him. Now, people wonder if the Mets will make more changes, maybe in the outfield. They have a lot of pitchers, so they might t
Up in the sky, a lone astronaut spotted something cool from the International Space Station. It was NASA's new moon rocket, the Space Launch System, all ready on its launch pad. This rocket is special because it's the first one built for sending humans to the moon in over 50 years. The astronaut, Ch
A new idea is making waves in global politics. It’s called the “Board of Peace. ” This board would have a big job: making decisions that affect countries worldwide. But here’s the catch—one person would have all the power. That person is Donald J. Trump. He would be the first chairman. He could say
