A crucial vote is happening in St. Lucie County's District 2. Voters get to decide who will take the open spot on the City Commission. The runoff election is set for January 13. It's a big deal because no one got over half the votes in the last election. Two people are left in the race. Chris Dzado
In the United States, a notable shift is happening. Many data center projects are being canceled. Last year, at least 25 projects were scrapped. This is a big jump from the previous year. Why is this happening? Local communities are pushing back. They are worried about the impact on energy and wate
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly planning to cut 10% of its Reality Labs workforce. This division, focused on virtual and augmented reality, has been a financial drain for the company. Reality Labs has been losing money since its inception in 2020. The division has
The American Bar Association's (ABA) law school division is pushing for more independence. This move comes as some states and the Trump administration criticize the ABA's political stances. The ABA's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar is reviewing proposals to becom
Action Target is celebrating its 40th anniversary by showcasing new technologies at the SHOT Show 2026. This event, happening from January 20 to 23 in Las Vegas, will feature the latest advancements in shooting range design and management. Visitors can explore these innovations at Booth #12816. The
Western North Carolina faced a huge challenge when Hurricane Helene hit on September 27, 2024. The storm caused serious damage, leaving many people without homes. Over 160 Veterans at the Veterans Restoration Quarters, run by Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM), were among those
SanDisk is having a great start to 2026. Its stock has gone up a lot, over 60% so far this year. This is part of a bigger trend in the tech world. Companies that make memory and storage devices are doing well because of something called artificial intelligence, or AI. AI is a big deal right now. It
Public lands in the U. S. are vast, covering an area more than twice the size of California. These lands are used for many things, including grazing livestock. The government allows ranchers to use these lands for a fee, but the fees are much lower than what ranchers would pay on private land. In fa
In a recent study, scientists looked at how certain chemicals, called organophosphate esters (OPEs) and their breakdown products (mOPEs), might be affecting our brains. These chemicals are everywhere, and they can get into our bodies through the environment. The study focused on people in Beijing, C
Brands are shelling out big bucks for celebrities to star in their ads. In 2025, over a billion dollars was spent on securing top talent, beating pre-pandemic numbers. This surge in spending shows a clear shift in advertising strategies. Marketers are under pressure to prove their ads work. With th
