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Jan 23 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Who Chose Surrogacy: Stories of Love and Science

Many famous people have turned to surrogacy to grow their families. For some, it was the only option. For others, it was the best choice. Meghan Trainor, for example, said it was the safest way for her to have another baby. Olivia Munn chose surrogacy after her breast cancer diagnosis. Michelle Will

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Uncle Sam Says Goodbye to the World Health Organization

The United States has officially left the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision has been in the works for a while. The US government has stopped all funding and recalled its staff. They also left WHO meetings and groups. The US owes WHO about $260 million. But experts say the US probably w

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Jan 23 2026CRIME

Crime in the U. S. : A Look at the Numbers

Crime rates in the U. S. have been going down since the pandemic. This is true for both violent and property crimes. In fact, aggravated assault and burglary rates hit their lowest points last year since the pandemic started. Homicides have also dropped significantly. In 52 of the largest cities, ho

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

Congress Racing Against Time to Avoid Government Shutdown

The U. S. House of Representatives is in a rush to pass the final funding bills before the January 30 deadline to keep the government running. After the longest government shutdown in history last year, lawmakers are trying to avoid a repeat. The House is set to vote on four key funding bills that c

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Jan 22 2026WEATHER

Snowy Weekend Ahead: What You Need to Know

A big winter storm is heading our way this weekend, and it's going to bring a lot of snow. The storm is expected to start on Saturday afternoon and last until late Sunday night. Right now, we're looking at anywhere from 6 to 10 inches of snow. But there's a catch: if sleet mixes in, we might not see

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Jan 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Harry Styles' 2026 World Tour: A Global Celebration

Harry Styles is set to embark on a world tour in 2026, bringing his music to seven cities across the globe. The tour, titled "Together, Together, " will kick off in May and run through December, with a mix of stadium shows and residency performances. The only North American stop on this leg of the t

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Jan 22 2026SCIENCE

Astronaut Snaps Space Shot of Moon Rocket

Up in the sky, a lone astronaut spotted something cool from the International Space Station. It was NASA's new moon rocket, the Space Launch System, all ready on its launch pad. This rocket is special because it's the first one built for sending humans to the moon in over 50 years. The astronaut, Ch

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Jan 22 2026CELEBRITIES

A Unique Birth Story: Kim and Ye's Bohemian Rhapsody Moment

Kim Kardashian and Ye (formerly Kanye West) have a birth story that is anything but ordinary. When North West, their first daughter, was born in June 2013, Ye took on a unique role. He was the DJ, playing music to set the mood. The song he chose for North's grand entrance? Queen's classic hit "Bohem

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Jan 22 2026LIFESTYLE

Maine's Hunger-Fighting Champion Takes the Crown

Misty Coolidge, a resident of New Gloucester, Maine, made waves recently by winning the title of Mrs. USA. This isn't her first time shining on a big stage. She previously won Mrs. Worldwide in 2022. By day, she runs Coolidge Family Farm, a popular wedding venue in southern Maine. But her real passi

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Jan 22 2026BUSINESS

AI Boosts Financial Advisors' Efficiency in New Partnership

A new team-up between Jump and Focus Financial Partners aims to make life easier for financial advisors. The goal? To use AI to cut down on paperwork and free up time for advisors to focus on their clients. Jump, a company known for its AI tools, is teaming up with Focus Financial Partners. Focus i

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