The Oregon Ducks made a big statement on Saturday. They beat the USC Trojans 42-27 at Autzen Stadium. This win was the Ducks' 10th of the season. They are now 10-1 overall and 7-1 in the Big Ten. The Ducks are really close to making it to the College Football Playoff. Dan Lanning, the head coach of the Ducks, talked to the media after the game. He had a lot to say a...
In a surprising turn of events, a person from Washington State has passed away after contracting the H5N5 bird flu, marking the first known human case of this particular strain worldwide. This individual, from Grays Harbor County, was an older adult with existing health issues and kept a small flock of various domestic birds at home. Health officials discovered trac...
The Big Ten women's basketball scene is heating up, and teams are showing their strengths early on. Some are cruising through their schedules, while others are facing tough challenges right out of the gate. UCLA is on a roll, starting the season with five straight wins. They've beaten some big names like Oklahoma, North Carolina, and South Florida. Michigan is also ...
In a rare and unfortunate event, a person in Washington state has passed away after contracting the H5N5 strain of avian influenza. This is believed to be the first confirmed human case of this particular virus. The individual, who lived in Grays Harbor County, was an older adult with pre-existing health conditions. Health officials have chosen not to disclose the p...
The U. S. economy in 2025 is like a seesaw. On one side, artificial intelligence is booming. On the other side, everything else is struggling. AI developers and chipmakers are making huge profits. Investments are pouring in. Data centers are popping up everywhere. Utilities are working hard to meet the growing demand for electricity. Workers with AI skills are gettin...
American senators expressed strong disapproval of a recent U. S. peace proposal for Ukraine during an international security conference. The plan, which was developed without Ukraine's input, has been criticized for giving in to many of Russia's demands, including territorial concessions that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly refused. Senator An...
College football's Week 13 is not packed with thrilling matchups. Some of this is due to conferences being too big, others are taking a break, and the SEC is playing easy teams. Out of the top 10 teams, three aren't playing, two face much weaker opponents, and three are favorites by a huge margin. Still, there are some important games that could affect who makes it ...
Recent events have put a spotlight on the rising crime rates in Washington, D. C. Members of Congress and federal employees have become targets of violent crimes. Representatives Angie Craig and Henry Cuellar were attacked, and a congressional intern was tragically killed. This situation is unacceptable, and urgent action is needed to ensure the safety of those who w...
This week in Chicago, a lot happened. Let's start with the big news. Congress made a move to get the Justice Department to share its files on Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump signed the bill, giving the department 30 days to hand over the documents. Meanwhile, Tom Pritzker, a billionaire and cousin of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, was mentioned in documents from the...
Michigan's football team is on a roll. They have won four games in a row. But they have not been dominating. Except for one game against Washington, they have struggled to win. Their next challenge is Maryland. Maryland has not been doing so well. They have lost six games in a row. But they started the season strong. They won their first four games. This game is imp...