The U. S. Senate is set to confirm Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, a move that could shape how the central bank tackles rising prices. Warsh, a seasoned lawyer and financier, will take over from Jerome Powell, whose term as chair ends this week. Although Powell will remain on th
Analysts are sounding the alarm on two tech names, giving them a fresh push in the market. LIFX, the company that holds shares of Life360 through a special depository structure, has seen its value climb to about $14. 27 after last Wednesday’s close. A Canaccord Genuity analyst has kept a “Buy” s
In a recent investigation, a rights group has alleged that both the M23 rebel faction and soldiers from Rwanda were involved in severe human rights violations during a brief occupation of Uvira, a city in eastern Congo. The report claims that over the course of a month from late 2025 to early 2026,
A new tribute will open its doors to the public on May 18th in Yorkville’s Kendall County Office Building. The exhibit, called the Illinois Fallen Wall, showcases photographs of every soldier from the state who lost their lives in combat since September 11th. The display will stay on the first‑floor
Latvia’s government just lost its tight grip on power after a key party ditched its support, shaking up the country’s leadership. The ruling coalition crumbled when the left-wing Progressives party pulled back, blaming Prime Minister Evika Silina’s handling of strange drone sightings over Latvian ai
A 65-year-old Alabama woman now faces serious prison time after confessing to shooting her husband of 15 years last May. The victim, 69, was found with a single gunshot wound to the chest while sitting in his recliner watching TV. What makes this case unusual isn’t just the violence but the way the
The race for Kootenai County commissioner is heating up, with big money flowing into local campaigns. John Padula leads the pack, pulling in $61, 800—mostly from everyday residents. But his opponents aren’t far behind. Julie Hensley and Bruce Mattare have each raised over $10, 000, with donations fr
The Senate made Kevin Warsh the new chair of the U. S. Federal Reserve after a narrow vote of 54-45. Only one Democrat joined Republicans in backing him. Just the day before, senators had approved his 14-year term on the Fed’s board—a sign of how much influence he’ll hold over America’s economy. Wa
The 2030 Winter Olympics will spread across three countries, not just France. While most events take place in the French Alps, speed skating was a challenge. France didn’t want to build a brand-new indoor oval just for these games, so they looked elsewhere. The Netherlands got the nod, thanks to its
The City of Missoula has finally given the okay to start building a brand-new park near the north side of town. This project has been in the works for a while, with locals keeping an eye on updates. The park is planned to cover a good chunk of land, offering green space and recreational spots for fa
