In the recent Illinois primary races, tech companies spent large sums to influence outcomes, but their impact was uneven. The cryptocurrency sector poured more than $10 million into a super PAC that opposed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s campaign, yet she still secured the Democratic nomination.
The 2026 midterms start with Texas primaries that could change the Senate. Two key races happen in a state Democrats want to flip. Republicans fear that if Ken Paxton beats long‑time Senator John Cornyn, Democrats might win the seat in November. Paxton has already cost Republicans a lot of
In today's political landscape, the term "Republican" often conjures images of election denial and vaccine skepticism. Amidst this, one voice stands out: Rusty Hills. He's been a beacon of fiscal responsibility, character, and upholding core American values. This year, he joined the Freep's team of
High school teams in the Green Bay area had a busy Friday night with basketball and hockey games. The Bay Port Pirates showed their dominance on the court, beating Oshkosh West by 13 points. Sawyer Durkee was the standout player, scoring 19 points, while JT Meyer grabbed eight rebounds. Oshkosh West
Apple's latest iOS update, iOS 26, has brought back a feature that caused quite a stir last year: AI-generated notification summaries for news and entertainment apps. This time around, Apple seems to have learned from its past mistakes and made some improvements. Last year, when Apple first introdu
Isabelle Tate, a young actor from the show 9-1-1: Nashville, sadly passed away at the age of 23. The cause of her death was a rare condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, or CMT for short. This disease affects the nerves in the arms and legs, making it hard to move and feel things properly. It
The political scene is buzzing with big news. Let's dive in. First up, the Supreme Court is making waves again. They're looking at Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This law helps make sure everyone's vote counts, especially for minority groups. But some justices seem to think racism isn't a big
The medical field is buzzing with the potential of large language models (LLMs). These AI tools can handle various tasks, including summarizing text. As these tools start to pop up in hospitals, it's crucial to check how well they work. A study looked at 100 random adult visits to an emergency depar
June is shaping up to be a crucial month for politics. Three major races are heating up, and each has its own unique twists and turns. Let`s dive in. First up, New Jersey. The Garden State is set to pick its gubernatorial candidates on June 10. The Republican side seems pretty clear. Jack Ciattarel
Summer 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic time for book lovers. There are plenty of new releases to look forward to. The list includes a mix of genres, from thrillers and mysteries to romance and science fiction. Some of these books are from well-known authors, while others are debuts from excit
