Sonic the Hedgehog 3's post-credits scene introduced two exciting new characters: Shadow the Hedgehog and Metal Sonic. Director Jeff Fowler shared that these characters were chosen to shake things up in the franchise. Shadow, voiced by Keanu Reeves, is a beloved anti-hero from the games. Metal Sonic
North Idaho College has made a tough decision to trim its athletics budget by $1. 8 million over the next two years. The college, which recently rejoined the National Junior College Athletic Association, saw its athletics budget balloon due to decisions made by former trustees. These included coveri
The Federal Reserve wrapped up its rate cuts for 2024 with a final adjustment at its meeting on Wednesday. Interestingly, they scaled back their expectations for rate reductions in 2025 by two, as inflation remains persistent and the economy stays robust. Just a couple of years ago, the situation w
Have you ever stopped to think if the workout plans your doctor suggests are truly effective? Researchers have dived deep into this question, reviewing numerous studies to determine the impact of these referral programs. Older research didn't show much change, but newer studies painted a different p
Remote, a company that helps hire and manage contractors worldwide, is introducing a new way to pay. U. S. companies can now pay their contractors in stablecoins in 69 countries. The company has partnered with Stripe for this feature and is starting with USDC, a popular stablecoin managed by Circle.
In a world where sports movies often follow predictable formulas, three new films are stepping into the ring with unique stories. These movies, directed by industry veterans, are giving sports dramas a new twist. "Day of the Fight" is a black-and-white film about a boxer seeking redemption. It's not
Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson is presenting a new budget plan just weeks before a potential government shutdown. This plan aims to end the city's budget stalemate by dropping a proposed $68. 5 million property tax increase and cutting 10 jobs from his office. The mayor's office has grown larger un
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, has been making waves since being chosen to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency. He's been actively using his platform to voice his opinions about the federal government. He's suggested that four climate-focused officials, including the niece of a prominen
Imagine this: two super-successful businessmen, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, are given the job of cutting waste in the U. S. government. This isn't your typical government job, though. They're not here to spend taxpayer money; they're here to save it. Their goal? To find $2 trillion in spending cu
You might be surprised to hear that some Democrats are on board with President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. This department is led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. A few Democrats, like Rep. Jared Moskowitz, are even joining a congressional caucus to suppor
