The Dallas Wings have done it again! They won the top spot in the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery, giving them another shot at picking a star player. This is the second year in a row they've won the lottery, which is a big deal. Last year, they picked Paige Bueckers, who became the Rookie of the Year in 2025. Now, they get another chance to add a top player to their team. T...
In a move that could stir up more trouble, Israel hit a spot in Beirut, Lebanon's capital, for the first time in months. They claimed to have taken out a big shot in Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran. This strike happened just a year after a shaky truce ended the last round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Five people died, and 25 got hurt, according to Leb...
South Dakota's leader recently announced a huge $1 billion investment in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This money will go towards new tech to make airports safer and travel smoother. The governor emphasized the importance of not just security, but also making the travel experience enjoyable for families. The new technology is expected to roll out...
The Trump family's fortune took a hit due to the recent crypto market downturn. Their investments in digital currencies have not been as profitable as they hoped. The value of a memecoin linked to Trump's brand has dropped by about 25% since August. Eric Trump's investment in a Bitcoin mining project has lost about half its value from its peak. Additionally, shares o...
Japan is making some big changes to how it handles cryptocurrency. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on a plan to treat digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as financial products, similar to stocks and investment funds. This change could happen as early as 2026 and would bring a flat 20% tax on crypto gains, which is a big drop from the current rates...
The recent U. N. climate summit in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem wrapped up with a weak agreement. The only solid commitment was from wealthy nations to triple their financial support for others to cope with global warming. This was a big letdown, especially since the summit skipped over most of the key demands from many countries. Brazil's President Lula had high h...
Brazil's leader, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is not letting U. S. President Donald Trump's solo approach shake his belief in global cooperation. At the G20 meeting in South Africa, Lula made it clear that he thinks working together is the way to go, even if Trump isn't on board. Lula didn't seem too bothered by Trump skipping the G20. He said the group is still stron...
Michigan is in for a wild weather ride this Thanksgiving week. It all starts off mild on Monday, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. But don't get too comfortable, because things are about to take a turn. Rain will move in Monday night, setting the stage for a big change. By Wednesday, winter makes a dramatic entrance. Cold air sweeps in, turning rain into snow in...
North Texas is on high alert as a weather system approaches, bringing with it a mix of rain and stormy conditions. This system, currently moving through the southwestern U. S. , is set to reach the Southern Plains by Sunday evening. Rainfall is expected to start in the western parts of the region on Sunday afternoon, with the rest of North Texas experiencing showers ...
This week, a big storm is expected to hit many parts of the United States. It might make traveling for Thanksgiving a real headache for lots of people. Heavy rain, snow, and strong winds are in the forecast. This could cause big problems for folks trying to get to their loved ones. The storm is expected to start in the southwest, in places like New Mexico and Colora...