In a bold move, Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, refused to back down when faced with pressure from the Trump administration. He called out the Justice Department's investigation into him as a clear attempt to influence the Federal Reserve's decisions. This is not just about Powell; i
Chicago woke up to a snowy surprise on Wednesday. The weather took a quick turn, making things tough for travelers and drivers. O'Hare Airport was hit hard. A ground stop was called around 7:15 a. m. because of snow and ice. The Federal Aviation Administration said it would last until at least 8:45
Surfers at Bolsa Chica State Beach are facing a spiky problem. Stingrays are causing quite a stir, with many surfers getting stung. The beach is popular for surfing, and with the recent good weather, more people are in the water. This means more chances for surfers to meet stingrays. Roland Sands i
A new surf spot is coming to Washington County, Utah. It's called Zion Shores. This place will have man-made waves, just like the ocean. The waves will be perfect every time. No waiting for the right wave. No guessing. Just perfect waves. But there's a problem. Utah is dry. Very dry. Water is preci
Scott Adams, the creator behind the famous comic strip Dilbert, has passed away at the age of 68 after a long fight with prostate cancer. His ex-wife, Shelly Miles, shared the news on a livestream. At its peak, Dilbert was a daily read for 30-40 million people. It poked fun at office life and the we
The captain of a container ship is on trial in London. He is accused of not doing enough to stop a crash. The crash killed a crew member. The crash happened off the east coast of Britain. The captain is Vladimir Motin. He is 59 years old. He was the captain of the Solong. The Solong crashed into a t
A Spanish court is now looking into claims made by two women who say they were mistreated by famous singer Julio Iglesias. These women, who worked for Iglesias in his homes in the Caribbean, say they were hurt and harassed. The news came out on Tuesday, and it's caused quite a stir. The singer, kno
The George Washington Bridge, or GWB, wasn't always known by that name. For the first four years, it was called the Hudson River Bridge. This made sense because it spans the Hudson River, connecting New Jersey and New York. But in 1931, things changed. The Port of New York Authority decided to renam
India's central bank is taking a wait-and-see approach. The governor, Sanjay Malhotra, recently shared that the country's interest rates are in a neutral zone. This means they're not too high or too low. The bank's next move will depend on how the economy grows and how prices change. In a chat with
In early 2023, a young man from Manhattan paid $2, 500 for a full-body scan. He wanted to know if he had any hidden health issues. The company that did the scan, Prenuvo, said it could find problems early. But eight months later, the man had a serious stroke. He now says the scan missed warning sign
