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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

Arlington's New Hotel: A Big Bet on the Future

A major hotel project is coming to Arlington. Loews Hotels & Co. is building a new hotel in the entertainment district. It will replace the old Sheraton Arlington Hotel. The new hotel will have 507 rooms and 39 suites. It will also have a lot of space for meetings and events. The hotel will be calle

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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

A Fresh Start for Park Heights: Big Plans and Bigger Dreams

In Baltimore's Park Heights, a big change is coming. A group of organizations has joined forces to build something new. They have secured $44 million to create a mixed-use community. This project will bring affordable housing and spaces for businesses. The focus is on Belvedere Avenue, near the Piml

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Jan 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

Kids Hitting the Road Solo in Robotaxis: Is It Safe or Just Convenient?

In San Francisco, a new trend is emerging. Parents are letting their teens ride in self-driving cars alone. This is happening even though the rules say kids can't ride without an adult. Families are using these robotaxis as a way to get their kids to school, sports, and hangouts. They say it's safer

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Jan 23 2026HEALTH

How Screen Time Affects Kids and Their Parents

Kids today spend a lot of time in front of screens. This isn't just a casual observation; it's a concern backed by research. A recent study looked into how much time children aged 4 to 11 spend on screens and how their parents' internet habits might influence them. The study found that both kids an

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Jan 23 2026WEATHER

Maine's Icy Grip: Staying Safe in the Deep Freeze

Maine is about to get a serious cold snap. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning. This alert covers central, western, and northern parts of the state. It starts Friday night and might last through Saturday night. Temperatures are going to drop fast. Around Portland, it wil

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Jan 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Chefs Cook Up a Storm at Super Bowl Sunday Bash

A star-studded culinary event is set to take place near Levi’s Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday. This isn’t your average tailgate party. It’s a high-end food festival featuring some of the biggest names in the culinary world. Think of it as a feast before the feast, where you can indulge in dishes from

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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 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 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 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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