PRESS

Oct 31 2024WEATHER

Rainy Halloween: Weather Watch for Trick-or-Treaters

It's been dry for a while, but get ready for a wet Halloween! After a month without rain, showers and thunderstorms are expected. Tonight will be breezy with temperatures around 70 degrees. Tomorrow will be warm and partly sunny, with a chance of spotty showers in the afternoon. Halloween might star

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024POLITICS

The Washington Post's New Direction: A Billionaire's Influence

Last week, the Washington Post made a surprising decision not to endorse any candidate in the presidential race. This was a first in 36 years and is said to have been ordered by Jeff Bezos, the newspaper's owner and billionaire founder of Amazon. Bezos bought the struggling newspaper in 2013. The r

reading time less than a minute
Oct 29 2024HEALTH

The Truth Matters: A Researcher's Dilemma

Imagine this: a top researcher studying the effects of gender affirming care on minors decided to keep some of her findings under wraps. For six years, Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy hid data from a study that showed no mental health improvements in kids who received puberty blockers. Her reason? She did

reading time less than a minute
Oct 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta's Move: AI on Phones Becomes Reality

Meta has taken a big step in bringing powerful AI to our phones. They've made smaller, faster versions of their Llama AI models. These models run great on smartphones and tablets, opening up new ways to use AI. The new models are super fast and use less memory. They were made using a techni

reading time less than a minute
Oct 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Taylor Swift & Sabrina Carpenter Surprise New Orleans with 'Espresso' Duet

Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter treated fans to an unexpected performance in New Orleans last Saturday (Oct. 26). During The Eras Tour stop at Caesars Superdome, Swift mixed things up by singing a song by another artist. She chose Sabrina Carpenter's hit "Espresso, " much to the crowd's delight.

reading time less than a minute
Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Taiwan's President: No Backing Down on Territory

Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, made it clear the island won't give up any space to China. He was visiting the Kinmen islands to celebrate the 75th anniversary of a battle victory. This comes after two weeks of military activity from both China and Taiwan. Lai said the islands, including Taiwan, P

reading time less than a minute
Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Journalists Killed in Lebanon: Airstrike Stirs Controversy

Early on Friday, an Israeli airstrike in Hasbaya, near the border with Israel, killed three journalists and injured three others. The attack occurred at a compound housing journalists from seven different news organizations. The deceased were identified as Wissam Qassem and Ghassan Najjar from Al Ma

reading time less than a minute
Oct 25 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin Drops Below $65K: Is Crypto's Boom Over?

Cryptocurrencies are having a tough day, with Bitcoin plummeting below $65, 000. This dip follows a broader market trend, reflecting a similar decline in traditional stock markets. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin has lost more than 2. 5% of its value, dashing hopes of hitting the $70, 000 mark that

reading time less than a minute
Oct 21 2024SPORTS

Lynx Coach's Blunt Take on Finals Loss

The Minnesota Lynx lost Game 5 of the WNBA Finals to the Liberty, with their coach, Cheryl Reeve, having strong words during the postgame press conference. The Lynx missed many shots, but Reeve wasn't focused on that. Instead, she blamed the officials for the loss. "They stole this from us, " she sa

reading time less than a minute
Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

pharmacy troubles: not just a passed pill?

americans might have thought that pharmacies were here to stay. with medicines and everyday goods in stock, they're like the last real-life shopping places left. but even these giants like walgreens and cvs are facing big problems. they're closing stores, letting go of jobs, and struggling to stay a

reading time less than a minute