A deal to end the record-long government shutdown has been struck, but it's not all smooth sailing for Democrats. Eight Senate Democrats joined forces with Republicans to push forward a plan to reopen the government. This agreement still needs final approval from the Senate, a nod from the House, an
Politics has become so dominant that it's even seeping into comedy shows. Take "South Park, " for instance. The creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have noticed that politics is now a big part of pop culture. This isn't new for them, though. They've been mixing comedy with current events for years
The Milwaukee Packout Backpack is part of a popular storage system. It's known for being tough and easy to carry around. But there's a small feature that many people miss. On the left side, there's a clip. It's not just for looks. It's made to hold a tape measure. This makes it easy to grab when you
Astronauts might soon be eating protein powder made from their own urine. This is not a joke. The European Space Agency is exploring this idea to keep astronauts fed during long space missions. The protein powder is called Solein. It is made using air, microbes, and electricity. The process involve
America's education system is in trouble. Many students are graduating without a solid grasp of basic history or government. Only a small fraction of eighth-graders can pass a basic U. S. history test. This isn't just about bad grades. It's about a system that doesn't let families choose better scho
Doctors are working on a new way to figure out who might have serious problems with epilepsy in the next year. They want to predict if someone will need to go to the emergency room, be admitted to the hospital, or even if there's a risk of death because of their condition. This is important because
Sen. Lisa Murkowski's recent speech about the government shutdown highlighted a troubling trend in politics: broken promises and bad faith. It's clear that many politicians, including the president, say one thing to get what they want but do another when it's convenient. This kind of behavior erodes
The Predator franchise took a bold turn with "Badlands, " where the usual monster becomes the main character. Dek, a young Yautja, is sent to a deadly planet to hunt the seemingly unbeatable Kalisk. Along the way, he meets Thia, an android, and Bud, a cute but fierce creature. Dek learns that family
Kia is cooking up something big for 2027. They're giving their popular Telluride SUV a major makeover. This isn't just a facelift. It's a complete redesign. The new model is set to hit U. S. showrooms in early 2027. It's bigger, boxier, and more modern than the current one. The front now has a large
The Trump administration faced another setback in its attempt to limit food stamp funding. A federal appeals court recently ruled against the administration's efforts to withhold full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision came as Congress worked to reopen th
