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
In a quiet neighborhood in Kenner, just outside New Orleans, a tense standoff unfolded. Two workers, perched on a rooftop, found themselves cornered by U. S. Border Patrol agents. The scene was tense, with neighbors and activists watching in disbelief as the agents moved in. This was the beginning o
The U. S. government has decided to shorten the time work permits last for certain immigrants. This includes refugees, people seeking asylum, and others who are legally protected in the U. S. The new rule means these permits will only be valid for 18 months instead of the current 5 years. This chang
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
Paramount Pictures is going through a major shake-up under new leadership. The studio, now partly owned by Skydance Media, is seeing a lot of changes in how it makes and markets movies. This shift is causing some drama and controversy. First, let's talk about Ramsey Naito. She was the head of Param
In recent times, immigration enforcement has been ramped up in major cities. The goal? To catch immigrants with criminal records. But the results are surprising. More than half of those arrested in these high-profile operations had no criminal history at all. That's compared to about a third nationw
Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, is in the clear—for now. The Justice Department recently failed to get a grand jury to indict her. This comes just a short time after a judge threw out an earlier case against her. The original case was dismissed because of a legal hiccup in how the pros
The Vatican has a long history of excluding women from leadership roles. This time, it's about deacons. After years of discussion, a group of experts said no to women becoming deacons. This is a big deal because deacons are like junior ministers. They can preach and perform some sacraments, but they
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra made its debut in 2024, and this year, they released the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025, which is essentially the same device but with a new color scheme. This has left many people wondering when the actual Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will hit the market. A recent report suggests tha
The world of cosmeceuticals is booming. This means rules need to catch up. Different countries have different ways of handling these products. Some places are strict. Others are more relaxed. This makes things confusing for companies and consumers alike. One big problem is that there is no agreed-u
