California is thinking about a new tax. This one targets billionaires. It's called a wealth tax. The idea is to take a small cut from their total assets. Not just income. This has sparked a big debate. Some people see it as a fair way to share the wealth. Others think it's a dangerous move. David S
Michigan is about to experience some seriously chilly weather. We're talking single-digit highs and wind chills way below zero. Some folks are even talking about trees exploding. But is that really possible? Let's talk about frost cracks. These are long cracks that can go up and down a tree trunk.
New Orleans has always been a melting pot of cultures. People from all over the world have made this city their home. They have shaped its unique identity. From the Choctaw and Chickasaw to the Vietnamese and Filipino, each group has added something special to the city. This mix of cultures is what
Newspapers used to be a big deal. They were everywhere, and people loved them. But now, the internet and some political figures have made life tough for local news. This is a problem because when local news disappears, no one is left to keep an eye on those in charge. People who used to work in new
New Jersey is in a tough spot when it comes to electricity. The state is struggling with high costs and a grid that can't keep up. Governor Mikie Sherrill just declared a state of emergency to tackle this problem. She signed two big orders right after her inauguration. One is about making more sola
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a $260 billion budget plan. It's a big deal because it doesn't raise any new taxes. Instead, it puts more money into child care and schools. The state is doing this because Wall Street is making a lot of money right now. The plan includes $1. 2 billion mo
Maryland is facing some tough energy problems right now. Lawmakers recently had a big talk about it. They discussed how expensive energy is getting, how much it costs to make and deliver energy, and how data centers are using up a lot of power. One of the main concerns is how much people are paying
New York City workers are tough. They don't let freezing temperatures stop them from doing their jobs. On a particularly cold day, vendors, dog walkers, and pedicab drivers braved the bitter cold to make a living. Duane Jackson, a 75-year-old street vendor, sold hats, scarves, and gloves in midtown
New York City might see snow this weekend. A big storm is forming in the southern U. S. and could reach the city. It's still unclear how much snow will fall or where exactly it will hit. Forecasters are watching the storm closely. They say snow could start on Saturday night and last until Sunday ni
New England Patriots fans are in for a challenge if they want to cheer on their team in the AFC Championship game in Denver. The issue? Ticketmaster is only selling tickets to people who live in the Rocky Mountain area. That means fans from New England won't get a chance to buy tickets directly from
