Arkansas is getting ready for a big winter storm. The governor has called in the National Guard to help. They will work in teams to assist people stuck in their cars. These teams have special vehicles and tools to help. The storm is expected to bring a mix of snow and sleet. It will start Friday ni
The Midlands is gearing up for a winter storm that could bring significant disruptions. Rain is expected to turn into freezing rain, making travel dangerous. This weather event is forecasted to impact the area starting Saturday and lasting through Sunday afternoon. Richland County is keeping a clos
The U. S. House of Representatives is in a rush to pass the final funding bills before the January 30 deadline to keep the government running. After the longest government shutdown in history last year, lawmakers are trying to avoid a repeat. The House is set to vote on four key funding bills that c
A big tech company, Tetra Tech, has just bought another tech firm, Halvik Corp. This move is all about making the U. S. government's tech services better. Tetra Tech is known for its work in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure. Halvik, on the other hand, is a specialist in advanced da
Chile's mining industry is worried about a recent decision to combine the leadership of two important government departments. The president-elect, Jose Antonio Kast, has chosen businessman Daniel Mas to head both the Ministry of Mining and the Ministry of Economy. This move has sparked debate, as Ma
The Trump administration has put a stop to several big wind energy projects along the East Coast. They say it's because of national security worries, but they won't share any details. This has left the companies building these projects in the dark. The Interior Department sent stop-work orders to f
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has had a rocky year. In early 2025, things took a dramatic turn. Employees were told to stop working. Offices were closed, but staff weren't on leave. They were just at home, staring at their screens, unable to do their jobs. This was part of a bigge
Syria's government has taken control of large areas in the north and east of the country. These areas were once held by Kurdish forces. This change happened quickly. It brings almost all of Syria back under the control of the central government in Damascus. The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led
Georgia has joined a federal tax credit program that lets people give money to private school scholarships and get it back as a tax credit. This is on top of an existing state program that does the same thing. Governor Brian Kemp signed up for this new program, making Georgia one of the states where
A recent court filing by the Justice Department revealed a significant data security issue. Employees from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), who were working with the Social Security Administration (SSA), shared sensitive information through an unsecured third-party server. This action
