A new executive order has reclassified about 8, 000 civil service roles as political positions, placing many senior officials who manage NIH grant decisions under the White House’s influence. These appointments are crucial because they decide which research projects receive federal funding and ho
A White House source says President Trump may announce a new plan to use the 1950 Defense Production Act for coal. The proposal would channel almost $700 million into upgrading more than a dozen power plants, building a large export terminal on the West Coast, and matching corporate money for new fa
Anchorage has a busy weekend ahead, but many activities are free or low cost. Start the week with Live After Five on F Street; Denali Cooks will play at sunset, and the space feels like a block party. The venue has shifted from Town Square Park to a street corner, giving it a new vibe. On Thursday
Control Resonant arrives on PC with surprisingly low hardware demands, yet it still promises smooth 60 frames per second. The game uses Remedy’s Northlight engine, the same tech behind Alan Wake 2, but it pushes for higher frame rates because of its fast‑paced action. The minimum and recommended
The island chain in the third Witcher game is famous for its dense clusters of hidden markers. Players often complain that hunting these “? ” icons feels like chasing empty treasure chests—there are many, but the rewards rarely match the effort. A longtime employee of the studio that made the gam
Jaiden Bryant, a highly rated five‑star edge rusher from Irmo High School, has decided to switch his college commitment. He originally pledged to LSU but after an official visit to Coral Gables, he announced a new allegiance to the University of Miami. The decision was made public on Wednesday night
Cleveland wakes up to a fresh mix of music shows, sports games and community celebrations that promise something for everyone. Start the weekend by marching through downtown with Pride in CLE, where people gather to celebrate love and diversity. The event kicks off at 11 a. m. , then turns into a
A man from Georgia walked into a police station in August 2024, over seven hundred miles from the crime scene, and admitted he killed a New Jersey resident in 1989. He was carrying his meds and personal items, ready for the worst. His confession came after a pastor urged him to do what he felt was r
Cat Pierce’s life flipped from indie-pop stardom to motherhood in ways she never expected. After moving from Alabama to New York in the late 1990s, she became a face of the "indie sleaze" era, sharing headlines with bands like the Strokes. She played in a band with her sister, dated a member of a fa
People often hear how expensive city life is, but some recent experiences prove that’s not always the case. One couple recently made a big change by leaving their large suburban home for a smaller condo in Baltimore. Their move wasn’t about cutting back on comfort—it was about saving money in unexpe
