Pennsylvania is a big deal in the energy world. It's the second-largest natural gas producer in the U. S. , right behind Texas. The state also exports a lot of coal. Recently, U. S. Sen. Dave McCormick hosted an event focusing on AI and energy. This event showed how important Pennsylvania is for the country's energy future and the economic chances it brings for peopl...
The United States and Saudi Arabia have taken a big step forward in their relationship. President Trump made a big announcement at a fancy dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He said Saudi Arabia is now a major non-NATO ally. This means the two countries will work even more closely on military and security issues. The dinner was quite the event, with...
California Governor Gavin Newsom is making waves at the COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil. He's there to show that California is serious about fighting climate change, even if the U. S. government isn't. Newsom is meeting with leaders from around the world to talk about green technology and climate policy. California is a big deal. It's not just a state; it's the world'...
Air travel is a mess right now. Hundreds of flights are being canceled this weekend. Why? Because of a government shutdown. Air traffic controllers are not showing up to work. This is causing big delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has told airlines to cut flights by 4%. This is to keep things safe. But even with fewer flights, delays are still happeni...
Baton Rouge is buzzing with community spirit and faith-based events. Let's dive in. First up, a big thank you to Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. They're teaming up with some local health groups and the food bank to give away Thanksgiving meal kits. This isn't just about food; it's about bringing families together. Plus, they're offering free medical cards. That...
In Louisiana, a fun day at the Harvest Festival turned scary when two young girls were hurt in a Ferris wheel accident. One girl ended up with broken bones, and the other might have a serious head injury. It happened around noon on Saturday, and people who saw it said the Ferris wheel got stuck at an angle, causing the girls to fall out. One witness, Ronald Brasseaux...
In a recent turn of events, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that he had advised Ontario Premier Doug Ford against airing a controversial anti-tariff advertisement in the U. S. This ad, which referenced a speech by former U. S. President Ronald Reagan, apparently ruffled the feathers of current U. S. President Donald Trump, leading to a halt in trade talk...
The Institute of World Politics (IWP) has been around for 35 years. It was started by John Lenczowski, who used to work on the Reagan National Security Council. He noticed that many people working in government jobs related to strategy were not well-prepared. This was especially true for those in the State Department and intelligence agencies. IWP teaches students a...
Graham Platner, a 41-year-old military veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U. S. Senate. He wants to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. But first, he has to get through the Democratic primary. That includes facing off against Gov. Janet Mills and others. Lately, Platner's campaign has been having some trouble. His national finance director, R...
The government shutdown is causing major headaches at airports across the country. Orlando International Airport, one of Florida's busiest, faced significant delays due to a lack of air traffic controllers. Flights were delayed by an average of 2. 7 hours, with the issue expected to last from 10 p. m. to 3 a. m. ET. Earlier in the day, the Federal Aviation Administr...