The U. S. Treasury is stepping up its game to tackle a massive welfare fraud case in Minnesota. Secretary Scott Bessent made it clear that recovering stolen money and punishing those involved is a top priority. The scandal, which has been called one of the worst in U. S. history, saw billions of dol
Kam Franklin has quickly become a key player for the Ole Miss Rebels' defense. In just two seasons, he has gone from a freshman on the honor roll to a crucial part of the team's first-ever College Football Playoff run. This success has sparked interest in his background, including his ethnicity, rel
Arizona is not just about scorching sun and cacti. It can get pretty cold too! The National Weather Service in Tucson issued a freeze warning on Thursday, Jan. 8. This warning covers several areas, including Upper San Pedro River Valley, Sierra Vista, Benson, and even parts of Eastern Cochise below
In a harsh twist of winter, Ukraine's Dnipro region is grappling with a massive power outage. Over half a million homes are left shivering without heat or electricity. This isn't just a temporary glitch. It's a direct result of Russian strikes targeting key energy infrastructure overnight. Crews ar
Toilet paper is something we use quickly and throw away. But making it often harms the environment. Trees are cut down, lots of water is used, and chemicals can pollute. Many people want to buy toilet paper that is kinder to nature. Yet, it's not always easy to know what to look for. Toilet paper m
Living greener doesn't have to be hard. Small changes in daily habits can make a big difference. Here are some easy swaps to help you cut down on waste and live more sustainably. Start with the kitchen. Edible cutlery is a fun way to skip plastic. These utensils are made to be eaten, so they won't
In a recent hearing, a lawmaker shifted the focus away from Minnesota's fraud problems. Instead, she brought up crimes by "White men" and "American citizens. " This happened while the state's governor, Tim Walz, announced he wouldn't run again. New reports show Minnesota might have lost $9 billion d
In 2025, religion and politics made headlines together. The Religion News Association picked the year's top stories. Two big events shared the top spot in the U. S. : the election of a new pope and the heated debates around immigration. Pope Leo XIV, the new pope, made waves early on. On Pentecost
Anthropic, the company behind the popular AI chatbot Claude, is in talks to raise a massive $10 billion. This funding round could value the company at around $350 billion, which is almost double what it was worth just four months ago. The discussions involve major players like Coatue Management and
In Texas, a heated debate is unfolding after state education officials began scrutinizing teachers' social media posts related to the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Texas American Federation of Teachers has filed a lawsuit to halt these investigations, arguing that the policy in
