The Washington National Opera has decided to leave the Kennedy Center. This move comes after a lot of changes at the Kennedy Center. The opera company wants to be independent again. They say they need to do this for money reasons. The Kennedy Center has new rules. These rules make it hard for the o
Dolly Parton is about to turn 80, but she won't be at her birthday party at the Grand Ole Opry. She shared this news on Instagram, saying she'll miss the celebration on January 17th in Nashville. Instead, fans will see other artists like Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill, and Rhonda Vincent performing her s
The job market might be in a tricky spot. A special chart, not many people talk about, is making some economists nervous. It's called the Beveridge curve. It shows how job openings and unemployment are connected. Right now, it's hinting that things might get worse soon. Last month, the US added 50,
CES 2026 showcased Intel's Panther Lake, a game-changer for laptop graphics. This new tech promises to outperform its competitors, especially in gaming. The Arc B390 GPU, part of the Xe3 (Celestial) architecture, is the star. It boasts 12 Xe cores and claims up to 77% better performance than its pre
President Donald Trump recently proposed a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates. This idea was shared on his social media platform, Truth Social. He wants this cap to start on January 20, which is the one-year mark of his return to the White House. However, he didn't explain how this cap
Let's talk about tariffs and their sneaky impact. For a while, folks were worried that prices would skyrocket, but that didn't happen as much as expected. However, the job market took a hit. Job growth slowed down, and unemployment went up. It's not just about the money in your pocket; it's about th
SpaceX is getting ready to bring back four astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) earlier than planned. This is because one of the astronauts has a medical issue. The astronauts are NASA's Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Japan's Kimiya Yui, and Russia's Oleg Platanov. The plan is for t
Australia is going through a tough time right now. The country is facing some really bad weather. Bushfires are burning out of control, especially in the state of Victoria. These fires have destroyed homes and a lot of bushland. Three people are still missing in Victoria. There are more than 50 fir
Jesse Ventura, known for his varied career as a Navy SEAL, wrestler, and former Minnesota governor, has strong opinions about the direction of the United States. At 74, he's not holding back his thoughts. In a recent interview, he made a striking comparison, calling America a "third-world country. "
A significant gathering is on the horizon, focusing on the world's critical minerals. The Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers, along with representatives from Australia and potentially India, are set to convene in Washington. This meeting, hosted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, aims to tackle
