Lebanon's military has recently announced the completion of the first phase of a disarmament plan. This plan targets militant groups, specifically Hezbollah, under a U. S. -brokered cease-fire agreement that ended a brutal war with Israel over a year ago. The Lebanese government has been under heavy
The NFL playoffs are here, and the wild-card weekend is about to kick off. This is the time when teams fight for a spot in the next round. The last week of the regular season didn't go as planned for some. One expert went 9-7 straight up and 6-10 against the spread. Meanwhile, another expert had a b
The Indianapolis Colts are betting big on Daniel Jones to lead them back to the playoffs. This is a big deal because the team hasn't made it to the playoffs in five years. Chris Ballard, the team's general manager, has been under pressure to make the right moves. He believes Jones is the answer to t
Marshon Lattimore, a star player for the Washington Commanders, is once again in hot water. This time, he was picked up by the police in Lakewood, Ohio, for possibly hiding a gun in his car. The cops found a 9mm Glock and are also looking into whether he was careless with the weapon while driving.
XRP, a well-known cryptocurrency, has caught attention with a sudden price jump. After a sluggish 2025, it's now trading at levels not seen since November. So, what's behind this sudden interest? One key factor is the growing interest in XRP spot ETFs. These funds allow investors to buy XRP indirec
Flu cases are on the rise across the country, and Hampton Roads hospitals are taking action. Starting now, anyone showing flu-like symptoms must wear a mask when entering healthcare facilities. This rule applies to emergency rooms, doctor's offices, and urgent care clinics run by major hospital syst
Mason Bonner, a standout athlete from Mullen High School, faced a sudden twist in his college football plans. In December, his commitment to the University of Michigan was thrown into question when the school's coaching staff underwent a significant change. This unexpected turn of events led to a wh
President Trump recently shared his thoughts on his family's international business dealings. He made it clear that he doesn't see a problem with these ventures, even if they raise eyebrows about potential conflicts of interest. Trump pointed out that during his first term, his family scaled back on
A significant shift in U. S. mining policy is on the horizon. The Trump administration and Congress are working together to reverse a ban on mining in northern Minnesota. This ban, put in place by former President Joe Biden, has been a point of contention for over a year. The focus is on the Twin Me
Iowa just got a big green light from the U. S. Department of Education. They can now use over $9 million in federal education funds in ways that make the most sense for their schools. This is a first-of-its-kind move, giving Iowa more freedom to decide how to spend this money. The Secretary of Educ
