The government shutdown is now in its 38th day, and things aren't looking good. Senate Republicans have turned down a proposal from Democrats to reopen the government and extend healthcare subsidies for a year. They said it wasn't good enough. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer made the offer, b
Elon Musk has big ideas for Tesla's future, and he's not shy about sharing them. After shareholders approved a massive $1 trillion pay deal, Musk outlined some ambitious goals for the company. He's talking about increasing production by 50% by the end of 2026. That's a lot of cars! But Musk isn't st
The Minnesota Wild had a tough night against the Carolina Hurricanes, losing 4-3. The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading goals. The Wild started strong, but the Hurricanes kept coming back, scoring key goals at crucial moments. Matt Boldy broke out of a scoring slump with two
Micah Parsons, a star player for the Green Bay Packers, was hit hard by the sudden loss of his former teammate, Marshawn Kneeland. The news came as a shock, leaving Parsons and many others struggling to understand how someone so young could be gone. Kneeland, a talented player drafted in 2024, was k
In 2025, a significant update was made to how doctors treat a liver condition called MASH. This condition is linked to metabolic issues and used to be known as NAFLD. The update focuses on using a drug called semaglutide, which is found in a medication named Wegovy. The FDA gave Wegovy the green li
In a surprising turn of events, Cambridge has elected its youngest councilor ever. At just 24 years old, Al-Zubi has made history, breaking records set by her predecessor, Burhan Azeem. She is now the youngest person to hold this office, beating Azeem by a narrow margin of eight months. Al-Zubi's j
A cargo plane's crew fought to regain control just before it crashed in Louisville, Kentucky. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) shared this detail during a recent update. The incident happened earlier this week, resulting in at least 13 fatalities. The flight, operated by UPS, began l
A major police operation has taken down a branch of the notorious Venezuelan crime syndicate, Tren de Aragua, in Spain. This group, which started in Venezuelan prisons, has become a major player in international crime, involved in drugs, human trafficking, and extortion. The police action led to th
Starbucks' new holiday cup is causing quite a stir. The Glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup, shaped like a teddy bear wearing a green beanie, is priced at $29. 95. It's become so popular that people are fighting over it. In Houston, a brawl even broke out over the cup. Customers are upset because they
A recent court ruling has put a damper on the Border Patrol's aggressive tactics in Chicago. Judge Sara Ellis has put limits on how immigration agents can use force during arrests and protests. This comes after a Border Patrol commander admitted he lied about a tear gas incident. The incident in qu
