A cold wave is sweeping through the northern United States, and Pennsylvania is in its path. The polar vortex is to blame for this sudden drop in temperatures. The National Weather Service in State College predicts a low of 23 degrees tonight. Things won't warm up much on Thursday, with a high of 38
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the U. S. Over 84, 000 people of Somali descent live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area alone. Many fled war and found safety in Minnesota's welcoming environment. Most are U. S. citizens, with 87% of foreign-born Somalis having gained citizenship.
In New Orleans, a wave of fear is sweeping through communities as federal immigration enforcement ramps up. Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno has spoken out about the anxiety gripping the city, particularly among those who feel targeted. She has accused Customs and Border Protection of racial profiling, not
In 2025, a bunch of amazing books hit the shelves. They covered all sorts of topics, from romance to sci-fi, and everything in between. Here's a closer look at some of the standout titles that had everyone talking. One book that stole the show was "Atmosphere" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It's a grippin
In a significant development, Israel has received what could be the remains of one of the last hostages held in Gaza. This comes as a ray of hope amid the ongoing conflict, but the situation remains complex. The remains, found by militants in northern Gaza, are now in Israel for forensic examination
A decade after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished, the search is back on. Ocean Infinity, a U. S. marine robotics company, is set to resume the hunt for the missing plane starting December 30. This isn't their first attempt. They previously searched for about six weeks earlier this year but calle
In Somalia, people are upset about recent comments made by U. S. President Donald Trump. He called Somalis "garbage" and said they should not be in the U. S. Many Somalis find his words offensive and disrespectful. An elder from central Somalia, Abdisalan Omar, was shocked by Trump's language. He b
Dollywood is a popular theme park with over 50 rides and attractions. However, when the temperature drops, some of these rides may close. This is because certain rides have specific temperature limits. For example, Big Bear Mountain, Wild Eagle, Lightning Rod, and FireChaser Express will close if th
Late December will see the return of the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. This mission was paused earlier this year due to harsh weather conditions. The search will not be continuous but will happen in spurts. The focus will be on a specific area where experts believe the plane is most lik
College football coaches are getting paid a lot of money. Lane Kiffin is the latest example. He just got a big job at Louisiana State University (LSU). The school will pay him about $91 million over seven years. That's a lot of money! Some people think this is a problem. They say it shows what's wro
