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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Trade War Brewing: New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China

A significant shift in trade policy has occurred, as new tariffs have been imposed on Mexico, Canada, and China. The move, announced at a club in Florida, aims to curb drug trafficking and illegal immigration. However, this decision might lead to higher prices for everyday items, from avocados to ca

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Feb 02 2025WEATHER

Minnesota's Winter Weekend Warning

A winter storm is going to hit Minnesota and it is time to get ready. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the north shore of Lake Superior. Storms will hit hard from 10:00 a. m. on Saturday until 6:00 a. m. on Sunday. Areas around Lake Superior could see a big snow pile

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Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Deadly Strikes on a Sudanese Market

Sudan's civil war has reached a new low with a recent attack on a busy marketplace in the city of Omdurman. The paramilitary group, named Rapid Support Forces, has been going head-to-head with the country’s military forces. This time, they left a trail of destruction in their wake, taking the lives

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Feb 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Grateful Dead's Groovy Grammy Recognition

The Grateful Dead made a splash in Los Angeles. A colourful and lively event kicked off the Grammy weekend. The legendary rockers were the guests of honor. MusiCares named them Persons of the Year. These guys rocked grammy weekend with an energetic party. This was a 2. 5-hour celebration.

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Feb 01 2025CRIME

Freedom at Last: Three Men from Gaza's Captivity

Three men are awaited in Israel, recently freed from their rough time in Gaza. Imagine being in a terrible situation and two of these men are parents. Keith Siegel, who is both an Israeli and American citizen, was surprisingly positive, thinking of ways he could make the days pass.

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Feb 01 2025SPORTS

Skating Dreams Shattered in the Sky

In Ashburn, VA, a quiet neighborhood was shattered by a violent collision over the Potomac River. A private backyard rink created by Peter Livingston for his two daughters. The girls, Alydia and Everly, would practice their jumps and spins in this rink whenever the weather allowed. Howeve

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Feb 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Powering Sensors Underwater with 'Coaxially Aligned' Tech

Sending power to things underwater isn't easy, especially if you want them to work for a long time and with no batteries. In places like the ocean, radio waves don't work well because water and salt mess with signals. The signals get weaker and the equipment gets disrupted. Underwater places aren't

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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

Discovering the Hidden Benefits of Technical Education

Imagine learning skills that will stay with you forever, and that's exactly what Career and Technical Education (CTE) is all about. In Michigan, CTE is much more than just a part of high school or college. It starts way before that, helping young people figure out what they want to do after

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Feb 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dragon Age: A New Dawn for a Beloved World

Disney is shifting its focus to Mass Effect. This transition is not just a change in development plans, but it's also a sad moment for fans of Dragon Age, as several seasoned developers have left the studio. Euridice Aveye has left, marking the end of an era for Dragon Age.

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Feb 01 2025CRIME

Protect Your Hard Earned Cash, watch for mail thieves

Some thieves have had a new idea to make some quick money. They are stealing written checks from outdoor mailboxes. Then, they alter the checks to get money from your bank account. This crime has taken place at Johnson County, so make sure to look out for this

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