Alaska's budget process is stuck in the past. The state's constitution demands an unusually high threshold for overriding a governor's veto on budget matters. This rule, requiring three-fourths of legislators to agree, makes it tough for the public's voice to be heard. It's time to update this rule
The Switch 2 has already made a splash in the gaming world, showing what's possible on portable hardware. As it approaches its first anniversary, expectations are high for both Nintendo's own games and those from other developers. With many months left in the year and more announcements to come, sur
A recent decision by the Naples City Council has sparked discussions about where local governments should draw the line between cost savings and community support. The council awarded a $7. 5 million fleet services contract to an out-of-town dealership, despite a local business, Tamiami Ford, offeri
A group of researchers made a big find. They found poison on old arrowheads. These arrowheads are really, really old. They are 60, 000 years old. This is a huge deal. Before this, the oldest poisoned arrows were from 35, 000 years ago. So, these new arrows are much older. The researchers were led b
Béla Fleck, a famous banjo player with 18 Grammy Awards, has decided to cancel his upcoming shows with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. He shared his decision on social media, explaining that performing there has become too political. Fleck believes the Kennedy Center should fo
In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing his newly chosen housing leader, Cea Weaver, despite some people being upset about her old social media posts. Weaver, known for her work helping renters, was picked to lead the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants. Her job is to take strong action agai
In a bold move that has intensified the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the leader of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) chose not to participate in discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The STC, which has been pushing for an independent s
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has had a sudden change of heart about the transportation bill she recently pushed through. After a lot of effort to get it passed, she now wants to scrap the whole thing. This comes after Republicans successfully blocked the tax hikes that were supposed to fund the Oregon
A tragic incident unfolded in Minneapolis when an ICE officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman during a recent immigration enforcement operation. The shooting, which took place in a residential area near downtown, was captured on video and quickly sparked outrage among locals. Federal officials
Lilly, a big name in medicine, is making a big move. They're buying Ventyx, a smaller company with a promising lineup of drugs. Ventyx's focus? Inflammation. They're working on small molecules that could treat a wide range of diseases caused by chronic inflammation. Think heart disease, brain disord
