A bunch of big companies and rich folks are chipping in to build President Trump's new $300 million ballroom at the White House. They're not doing this out of the kindness of their hearts. They want something in return. Maybe it's a big government contract, or maybe they hope the president will look
The MAHA movement, which stands for Make America Healthy Again, is gaining traction. But who is really benefiting from it? At a recent trade show in California, two advisers to U. S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to a crowd of food brands, investment banks, and supp
The recent decision to end the National Blue Ribbon Schools program has left many educators feeling disheartened. This program, which started in 1982, recognized schools for their excellence and hard work. Schools like Pellston Elementary in Michigan, which won the award in 2024, took great pride in
Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. A bizarre AI-generated video surfaced briefly on Cuomo's X account, depicting his opponent, Zohran Mamdani, in a less than flattering light. The clip showed a group of AI-generated characters, including a pimp, a drunk dr
Maine is in a legal battle over campaign finance. The state wants to limit donations to super PACs, but a judge says it's unconstitutional. The state is now appealing this decision. In 2023, Maine voters approved a law to cap donations to super PACs at $5, 000. Almost 75% of voters supported this c
The Fort Collins 2025 election is heating up, with over $300, 000 raised so far. But where is all this money coming from? Let's take a closer look. Most candidates have received the majority of their funds from local residents. However, there are some notable exceptions. For instance, one candidate
Young athletes in contact sports are facing a tough reality. Their brains may be changing earlier than expected. This is a big deal. It's not just about getting hurt during a game. It's about what's happening inside their heads over time. Research shows that these changes can start surprisingly ear
The University of Tennessee's beloved song "Rocky Top" has a dark side. Some people think it glorifies violence against federal agents. The song tells a story about strangers who never returned from Rocky Top, likely representing federal officers. With recent attacks on law enforcement, playing this
High-level economic representatives from the United States and China are set to meet in Kuala Lumpur to prevent a trade war from worsening. The discussions aim to ensure that the upcoming meeting between U. S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping goes smoothly. The talks, schedul
The South China Sea has become a hotspot for tense encounters between the U. S. and China. In 2023, a Chinese fighter jet flew too close to a U. S. reconnaissance plane. This wasn't the first time. Earlier that year, another Chinese jet came dangerously close to a U. S. military aircraft. These risk
