The federal government gives away over a trillion dollars every year in grants to states, cities, and organizations. For most of that money, there aren’t strong rules on who can receive it. Now, the current administration wants to add two big requirements before any cash gets released: all recipient
The pickleball world got another serving of drama when reality TV personality Jill Zarin decided to hit back at her former business partner. Last month, Noah Springer filed a lawsuit claiming Zarin cut him out of earnings and tried to profit from their company’s testing tech through a new business.
The JBL Boombox 3 usually costs $500, but right now it's selling for $300 on Amazon—that's a $200 discount. That price is close to what Apple charges for AirPods Pro, which is interesting because the Boombox is a much bigger device meant for outdoor use. Most speakers lose power when you switch from
The crew behind the popular Barstool Sports brand recently set up cameras in Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park. They were filming for a show called “Rediscovering America, ” which aims to revisit key places across the country. Their website jokes that while the series might not be
The latest version of this finger-sized gadget is 40% smaller than before, making it look almost like a regular wedding band instead of a bulky fitness tracker. It’s made from titanium that won’t irritate sensitive skin, so it feels light enough to forget it’s even there. The real update isn’t just
The United States recently announced new restrictions on Iran’s military-linked oil shipments, adding pressure to global oil markets already affected by regional conflicts. Eight ships, flying flags from Marshall Islands, Comoros, and Panama, were named in the move. Their role? Transporting Iranian
The show Hudson & Rex is bringing back a familiar face for its ninth season. Detective Charlie Hudson, played by John Reardon, left the series after seven seasons, only to return this year. Filming kicks off in June in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Reardon took a break in 2024 after revealing he had ton
The wedding plans of two high-profile celebrities often turn into a guessing game, and Taylor Swift's upcoming nuptials are no exception. After initial rumors pointed to a New York City wedding over Fourth of July weekend, fresh reports suggest those invitations were just a clever distraction. The s
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has taken the first big step toward selling the Oakland Coliseum to a group led by local businessman Ray Bobbitt. The deal, worth $115 million, aims to turn the 112-acre property into a new development hub in East Oakland. But while the agreement is a major mo
The story begins in Kent County, Michigan, where a 46‑year‑old former juvenile lifer was sentenced to prison again. He had been released in 2023 after serving 27 years for a 1996 murder that followed an armed robbery. His release was part of a larger shift in how the courts treat young offenders, bu
