Blue Origin, the space company owned by Jeff Bezos, has just launched its New Glenn rocket. This is a big deal because it's the first time they're doing a mission for NASA. The rocket, which is as tall as a 32-story building, took off from Florida. It was carrying two satellites heading to Mars. Th
A big change is happening in Abbotsford. The Abbotsford Centre is now called Rogers Forum. This happened because the city, Canucks Sports and Entertainment (CSE), and Rogers Communications made a deal. The city owns the building, but CSE has been managing it since 2022. They pay the city $750, 000 e
In a surprising move, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, is set to reveal a significant bonus for TSA agents. This bonus, amounting to $10, 000, is aimed at recognizing those who continued their duties during the recent government shutdown. The news comes from multiple administration s
In the heart of West Virginia, a tragic story unfolded in the Rolling Thunder Mine. A miner, Steve Lipscomb, lost his life after a sudden flood trapped him underground. He was 42 years old and hailed from Elkview. Lipscomb, a foreman, was working with a team of 17 when disaster struck. The mine fill
The U. S. government shutdown has caused a major hiccup in the agriculture world. The USDA, usually a reliable source for crop data, has been quiet since mid-September. This silence has left farmers, traders, and analysts in the dark, especially during harvest time. Without the USDA's usual reports,
Cypress is looking at some big changes to how money flows in local elections. The city council recently talked about lowering the maximum donation a candidate can get, from $5, 900 to $500. This idea came from Mayor David Burke, who thinks too much special interest money is influencing elections and
A powerful solar storm has caused a delay in the launch of NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars. The mission, which was supposed to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida aboard Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, has been postponed due to concerns about the impact of the solar storm on
Country music stars Morgan Wallen and Eric Church are diving into the world of outdoor TV. They are part of a group that bought Field & Stream in 2024. Now, they are teaming up with Outdoor America to launch Field & Stream TV. This new channel will start streaming in late January 2026. The channel
Michael Duarte, a well-known food influencer, passed away unexpectedly in Texas on November 8. He was famous for his BBQ recipes and creative food videos under the handle @foodwithbearhands on Instagram. His talent agency, Alooma Media Group, shared the sad news on November 9 through a heartfelt Ins
A local TV sports reporter found himself in hot water after posting a single emoji in response to the passing of a food influencer who shared his name. Michael J. Duarte, a journalist for NBC LA, shared a post from TMZ about the death of Michael Duarte, known online as FoodWithBearHands, and added a
