Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri has been vocal about the potential impact of a government shutdown on food assistance programs. He argues that if the shutdown continues, millions of Americans relying on SNAP benefits could face hunger. Hawley suggests two solutions: either pass a clean funding bil
Wolfgang Van Halen, the son of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen and actress Valerie Bertinelli, has spoken out against the term "nepo baby. " He believes it's unfair to label people based on their family background. Wolfgang, now 34, is a musician himself and has faced criticism for his family co
Right now, things feel pretty tough. But guess what? People are pushing back hard. Just last month, over 7 million individuals took to the streets to say no to a leader's strong-arm tactics. That's a lot of people, more than 2% of all adults in the country. History shows that when about 3. 5% of a p
Minnesota's Governor Walz has decided to bring in outside help to check up on Medicaid programs. This move comes after some people were caught trying to cheat the system. The state wants to make sure that the money meant for those who need it most is being used correctly. The state has picked a com
A storm is on its way to southeastern PA and NJ, bringing a lot of rain and wind. The weather will change from the nice days we've had recently. Expect heavy rain and strong winds on Thursday. The rain will start overnight and last most of the day. By Thursday night, the storm will move out, and the
A major change is happening in the field of medical research. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has decided to buy Clario Holdings Inc. for a huge sum of $8. 875 billion in cash. This deal is expected to shake up the industry and bring together two big players in science and software. Clario is known f
A German company, ElringKlinger, is putting down deeper roots in Easley, South Carolina. They're investing $68. 5 million to grow their plant there. This move will bring 294 new jobs to the area. The company is known for making parts for electric cars and other high-tech automotive stuff. ElringKli
Coral Academy of Science, a standout public charter high school in Washoe County, is marking its 25th anniversary with a gala event. This school, which is free to attend, focuses on a STEAM curriculum (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to prepare students for college and future caree
In New York City, a musical called Slam Frank is stirring up a lot of talk. It's about Anne Frank, the young girl who became famous for her diary during the Holocaust. But this version is different. It shows Anne as a pansexual Latina with a non-binary lover. The musical is a mix of hip hop, spoken
This weekend, there's plenty to do in Little Rock and beyond. If you love music, you won't want to miss the Mozart Requiem Eucharist at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. The Trinity Choir and Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will perform Mozart's famous Requiem. After the performance, stick around for a recep
