Spokane is thinking about letting food trucks set up shop in more downtown spots. The city council will discuss a small plan that could drop a $60 permit fee for trucks that stay in town more than two weeks each year. That fee is rarely used, so it would cost the city only about $500 a year to keep.
Apple began as a small company that nearly failed, but it revived itself when Steve Jobs returned. His idea of three devices—music player, internet tablet, and phone—ended up in one product that changed how people communicate. Today, almost everyone has an iPhone or a Mac, and these gadgets are used
Oklahoma is stepping into the future of flight, with companies pushing drones beyond hobbyist use. The state’s aerospace sector is expanding fast, driven by new tech that lets drones fly farther and carry heavier loads. This shift is turning Oklahoma into a hub for high‑tech aviation, attracting t
Young people in America are urged to look up and imagine adventures beyond our planet. A recent space mission highlighted that new records can only be broken if the next generation embraces science and exploration. For years, popular shows on public television have sparked curiosity about rockets
In a new study, researchers compared how family life differs across the country. They looked at marriage numbers, family stability and how many babies are born in each state. The results show that states with more married couples tend to have better schools, lower crime and stronger economies. Stat
The world’s top money managers are meeting in Washington, but their agenda is clouded by the war that began in late February. This conflict has become the third major shock to the global economy, following COVID‑19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The IMF and World Bank have already cut their forec
NASA’s upcoming Artemis III mission isn’t just another spaceflight—it’s a critical stepping stone for humanity’s return to the Moon and beyond. Unlike earlier missions, this one focuses on testing new tech in real lunar conditions before astronauts attempt longer stays. The mission will push the lim
Another NCAA basketball season wrapped up Monday when Michigan beat UConn 6-3 in a tight final game. This was big news for the Big Ten, marking their first men’s basketball championship in nearly 30 years. Meanwhile, Illinois, a top contender just days before, got eliminated in the semifinals. This
The Central Florida Expressway Authority has finished a study on the Southport Connector. The plan would link I‑4 at SR 429 to the Turnpike and Canoe Creek Road. It cuts through Poinciana, raising a new span in Cypress Parkway’s median. The goal is to turn the road into six lanes and fix key traffic
The Orion capsule carrying NASA’s Artemis II crew will re‑enter the atmosphere from its 10‑day lunar journey and splash down near San Diego. The re‑entry is scheduled for about 4:54 p. m. , when the craft will be roughly 400, 000 feet high. By 5:07 p. m. , it should land in the ocean roughly 50 to 6
