Federal agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made their presence known in parts of North Carolina, sparking reactions and concerns among residents. Initially, it was reported that these agents would focus their immigration enforcement efforts in Raleigh. However, plans changed quickly, and the agents shifted their operations to Charlotte instead. Resident...
A painting by Gustav Klimt just made headlines. It sold for a whopping $236. 4 million at Sotheby's in New York. This makes it the second most expensive painting ever sold at an auction. The painting is a portrait of a young woman. She is wearing a fancy Chinese dragon robe. It was painted between 1914 and 1916. The painting was part of a bigger collection. It belon...
In a surprising turn of events, the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, received a warm welcome during his recent visit to the United States. This visit comes seven years after a dark incident where Saudi agents, allegedly following orders, killed and dismembered journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Despite this grim past, the focus was on business, with both leaders hig...
A recent court decision has put a halt to Texas' new congressional map, which was designed by Republicans to strengthen their hold on the House of Representatives. The ruling, made by a panel of federal judges, including Judge Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, has ordered Texas to use the previous map from 2021 instead. The court foun...
College football is buzzing with coaching changes. Eight big jobs are still open. Lane Kiffin is the talk of the town. He's the hottest coach right now. Many think he'll leave Ole Miss. But it's not a done deal. Ole Miss is doing great this season. They're ranked high and could make it to the big playoffs. So, Kiffin might stay. Other teams are also looking for new ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Turkey this week to discuss ending the war with Russia. This war has been going on for nearly four years. However, Russia has said it won't send anyone to these talks. It's also unclear if the U. S. will be involved. Zelenskyy plans to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to talk about a fair peace for...
The latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings have stirred up plenty of talk. Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M are still sitting pretty at the top. Meanwhile, Alabama took a tumble after losing to Oklahoma, dropping six spots to No. 10. That puts them behind Notre Dame, even though Alabama has more wins against top-25 teams. Georgia is climbing up the ranks, n...
The Kessler twins, Alice and Ellen, were more than just famous dancers and singers. They were a team, a duo that lit up stages worldwide. Born in Germany, they started dancing young and joined the Leipzig Opera's children's ballet. Life took a turn when they were 16, fleeing to West Germany. Their big break came in Paris at the Lido cabaret theater, launching their i...
The Education Department is making some serious moves. They're handing over big grant programs to other federal agencies. This is all part of a plan to shut down the department. The Trump administration is really pushing this idea. Six new deals have been signed. These deals move billions of dollars in grants to other agencies. The Department of Labor is taking over...
Missouri's high school sports governing body is under the microscope. The state's Attorney General and Auditor are looking into claims of bias in how the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) operates. The issue centers around a man who says he was told he couldn't run for a board position because of his race and gender. The investigation starte...