The central and eastern U. S. is in for a frosty December, thanks to a shifting polar vortex. This weather pattern is expected to bring three rounds of Arctic air, starting this week. The first wave is already hitting the Midwest, with temperatures dropping significantly. The cold snap will spread t
A fresh face is joining the team working on the White House ballroom. Shalom Baranes Associates, a well-known architecture firm based in Washington, D. C. , has been brought on board. This move comes as the project shifts into a new phase, requiring different expertise. The current architect, James
A recent report revealed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had a special setup installed in his Pentagon office. This setup allowed him to use his personal cell phone inside a secure area, which is usually not allowed. The report comes from an investigation into Hegseth's use of the Signal app. H
The U. S. is in a tight spot. China is making big moves to send people to the Moon. Meanwhile, the U. S. is still figuring out its next steps with the Artemis program. Lawmakers are starting to worry that China might beat the U. S. back to the Moon. They're asking tough questions about how to speed
Ulta Beauty has seen a big jump in sales for the third quarter of 2025. The company now expects to make about $12. 3 billion for the year. This is more than they thought they would make earlier. They also think they will make more money per share than they first expected. The company's stock went u
Retailers are feeling the heat from tariffs and other economic pressures. The U. S. retail real estate market is still strong, with more stores opening than closing. But behind this stability, there's a growing sense of uncertainty. This uncertainty is making retailers think twice about expanding.
In 2025, the world's curiosity was piqued by some unexpected things. Google's annual search report showed that "Gemini, " Google's AI chatbot, was the most searched term. This beat out big news like the India vs. England match, Charlie Kirk, and even another AI tool called DeepSeek. The report also
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In a world where technology is advancing at a rapid pace, the question of how AI can impact our lives is becoming increasingly important. One recent example of this is the short film \"Sweetwater, \" which explores the idea of using AI to help people cope with grief. The film, which stars Michael Ke
Chicago's public transport system is facing serious safety issues. Recent events, like a woman being set on fire and a man being stabbed, show how unsafe it has become. In the past year, there have been nearly 2, 900 crimes on the CTA. This is the second-highest number since 2015. Riders and workers
