Duncan Davitt’s story isn’t about starting at the bottom—it’s about switching careers mid-game. A week ago, he was covering high school volleyball games for his family’s small-town newspaper in Indianola, Iowa. Today, he’s warming up in a Chicago White Sox uniform, preparing for his Major League Bas
Republicans in the House are trying to pass a big bill that would lower costs for families before November elections. They want the plan to stand out from Democrats, hoping voters will reward them for tackling everyday expenses. The party holds a narrow 218‑214 majority, so any new law needs almo
Geoffrey Mason, a titan in the world of sports broadcasting, passed away at 85. His influence stretched across major networks like ABC, ESPN, NBC, and Fox, leaving a lasting mark on how sports are brought to our screens. With 24 Emmy Awards under his belt and a spot in the Sports Broadcasting Hall o
Republicans are starting to stand up to Trump. This is a big deal because they usually go along with whatever he says. They are focusing on important issues like health care and housing. But Trump is still in charge of most of the party. Trump has been busy with lots of different things. He wants t
Republicans are raising alarms about a huge fraud case in Minnesota. They say billions of taxpayer dollars have been stolen. A Florida representative even compared it to the mafia. He wants the federal government to take strong action, just like they did to fight organized crime in the past. Federa
Republicans are making a big deal about transgender health care. They say they're protecting kids from treatments they think are harmful. But doctors say they're wrong. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association support gender-affirming care. They say it's important for
Duncan Davitt has a unique double life. By day, he's a minor league baseball player. By night, he's a sports reporter. This 26-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox also covers high school sports for his parents' newspaper, the Indianola Independent Advocate. Davitt's journey star
Geoffroy's cat, a small wild feline from South America, has a forepaw built for both running and climbing. This makes it a bit of a mystery. Scientists wanted to understand how its muscles work and how they compare to other cats and similar animals. They studied three adult Geoffroy's cats. They ca
Republicans are in a pickle. They want a health care plan, but they're not sure what should be in it. It's like trying to put together a puzzle without looking at the picture on the box. Some senators are worried that if they don't figure it out soon, they'll face a political storm in the 2026 midte
Republicans are in a bit of a mess. President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine is causing a stir within his own party. Some Republicans are not happy with how the White House is handling a proposed peace plan for Ukraine. They think it's too friendly to Russia, which is a big deal because most Rep
