The 2024 presidential election was close. Donald Trump won with 49. 8% of the popular vote and 312 electoral votes. This was not a huge win. It was the fourth-narrowest margin in the popular vote and the seventh-narrowest in the Electoral College since World War II. Yet, many people act like it was
A person who tried to harm a Supreme Court judge got a big punishment. But it wasn't as big as some wanted. The judge in the case, Deborah Boardman, gave Sophie Roske about eight years in prison. This was much less than the 30 years that prosecutors wanted. Roske had a gun and other tools when they
Bitcoin is on a roll, getting close to a new record high. It's been a wild ride, with the price jumping almost 15% this week alone. This surge is part of a bigger trend, as October has always been a good month for Bitcoin. But why is this happening now? Well, it's not just hype. Experts point to so
The US Senate Finance Committee is set to discuss crypto taxes. This comes right after the Treasury and IRS released some new rules to make things easier for companies dealing with crypto under the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). The CAMT is a 15% tax on big companies' profits, signed int
Senator Rand Paul recently spoke out about a big issue in healthcare. He believes that during the pandemic, the idea of informed consent took a backseat. This is when patients and doctors make medical decisions together, based on what's best for the individual. Paul pointed out that the government
A senator made a big mistake during a talk about crime. He asked people to "stop attacking pedophiles" instead of "stop pedophiles. " It was a weird thing to say, and he didn't fix it. He just kept talking about how good the president's crime plans are. This isn't the first time this senator has ta
Sean "Diddy" Combs is in hot water with federal prosecutors pushing for a hefty 11-year prison sentence. This comes after his conviction on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution. The judge will make the final call on Friday. Prosecutors are not holding back. They want Combs to ser
Prince George's County is getting a safety boost this weekend. Police from all over are joining forces to keep the streets safe. This isn't about any big federal takeover. It's just local cops working together. The plan is simple. More cops on the streets mean less crime. It's called "Blue Lights N
The crypto world is on high alert after a sudden wipeout of over $1. 5 billion. This massive liquidation event has left traders wondering what's next. It's not clear what caused the sell-off, but it's a stark reminder of how unpredictable crypto markets can be. Ether and other tokens took a hit, fo
A major tech breakdown left thousands of people stuck at airports in the US. The problem started at two big airports in Dallas. A lot of flights were canceled or delayed. This happened because of issues with the telecoms system. The FAA said the system is old and needs updates. They also said that g
