The new year brings a mix of good and bad news for women in politics. While the number of women in Congress is dropping slightly, women are making big strides in state governments. The 119th Congress will have 150 women, down from the previous record of 152. This is the first time since 2016 that th
In 2024, the small town of Plainfield saw some significant shakeups, mainly in the business scene. The year kicked off with a wave of restaurant closures, leaving locals wondering what was next. But fear not, because the town also welcomed new businesses to fill the void. One of the biggest headlin
In the quiet town of Lexington, South Carolina, a disturbing incident took place. A young man, named Daniel Peter Ferguson, from Hiddenite, North Carolina, was finally caught and brought to justice. The trouble started when a child, under the age of 11, reported that Ferguson had assaulted them. Thi
On a sunny Saturday, a 20-year-old hiker found themselves in trouble deep in California's Ventana Wilderness. The hiker, located near Sykes Hot Springs, needed urgent help. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team sprang into action. They hiked 16 miles through rough terrain to reach the
As we kick off 2025, the weather is taking a cooler turn. High pressure is moving in, bringing dry and breezy conditions. Expect temperatures to peak in the mid-to-upper 50s today, but don't get too comfortable—it's going to get colder. Overnight, temperatures will drop to the upper 20s to lower 30s
As we flip the calendar to 2025, let’s take a look at what some of Dallas’ top athletes might want to focus on in the coming year. They’ve had their ups and downs in 2024, but with a new year comes new opportunities. Dak Prescott has had a rollercoaster year both on and off the field. With a new ba
A man in Virginia is in trouble with the law after federal agents found a huge collection of homemade explosive devices at his home. This discovery is the largest seizure of ready-to-use explosives in FBI history. The man, named Brad Spafford, was taken into custody on December 17 at a farm near Smi
Apple might be cooking up a new budget iPhone set to launch early next year. Instead of calling it the iPhone SE 4, sources suggest it could be named the iPhone 16E. Why the rebrand? Probably to make it more appealing to customers. Rumors point out that this new iPhone will have a design similar to
Late on December 27, 2024, a man named Brian Steele caused a commotion at a Warren convenience store. The 46-year-old drove his car into the 7-Eleven at the intersection of 12 Mile and Schoenherr roads. This wasn't just an accident, though. Steele then entered the store armed with knives, scaring cu
Have you ever wondered how some sea creatures light up the dark ocean? Let's talk about the European brittle star, which has a unique trick up its sleeve—or rather, at the tips of its arms. These arms glow a soft blue, but how do they manage that? The answer is a chemical called coelenterazine. Here
