It was a Friday night that ended with a group of 60 people in handcuffs. These folks were part of a larger crowd that had been hanging out near the Supreme Court, just a stone's throw from the US Capitol. The Capitol Police had set up a barrier using bike racks to keep the protesters at bay, but thi
Newark, New Jersey, is in the spotlight after four individuals managed to escape from a federal immigration detention center. This incident happened as tensions boiled over at Delaney Hall, a facility that opened this year under a massive 15-year, 1 billion dollar contract. The goal was to crack dow
In the world of cancer treatment, making the right call on which drugs to approve is a big deal. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, or NICE, is at the heart of this process. They often rely on a measure called overall survival, which tracks how long patients live after treatment.
A 26-year-old man was taken into custody outside the UnitedHealthcare offices. He had a history of mental health problems and had threatened to open fire at corporate buildings. This was not his first run-in with the law. He already had a felony conviction for making threats. Because of this, he wa
Former President Jimmy Carter isn't your typical Washington insider, and the feeling is mutual. He's heading back to the nation's capital this Tuesday, not for a celebration of his presidency, but for an official recognition after his life. The grand ceremony is more about following procedures than
Imagine you're walking down the streets of Chicago and you see a group of people holding up giant blown-up checks. These aren't just any checks, but ones showing huge investments from billionaires in the upcoming school board elections. That's right, billionaires from outside Illinois are pouring mo
2024’s elections are on their way to becoming the most expensive in U.S. history, with spending expected to hit $15.9 billion. The nonpartisan organization OpenSecrets predicts this monumental cost. What’s driving up the bill? Mainly, it’s outside groups, like super PACs, who are pouring money into
Angelina Jolie, a renowned actress and humanitarian, has always been known for her strong bond with her children. Recently, she and her 16-year-old daughter, Vivienne, took their relationship to the next level by getting matching tattoos. The intricate design, "Stay Gold," is a phrase that holds a s
