In Portage, the upcoming city council and mayoral elections are heating up, and money is playing a big role. Seven candidates are competing for three council seats, and the mayor's race is between Patricia Randall and Nasim Ansari. The main issue? A new trash hauling rule. The city recently decided
Trump's recent joke about his health at a Florida rally has sparked a mix of laughter and concern. The 79-year-old president made light of online rumors about his energy levels, joking, "People keep asking if I'm okay — I've got the shakes! " This quip quickly spread across social media, with suppor
A Maine Senate candidate, Graham Platner, is going through some big changes in his team. His finance director, Holmes, recently left. Holmes had worked on other political campaigns before, like those of Chris Swanson and Rep. Josh Riley. Platner's campaign has been doing well with money. They raise
President Trump made a surprising announcement about nuclear testing. He said the U. S. would start testing nukes again. This news came just before a big meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping. Many people, including some of Trump's own advisers, were caught off guard. Trump posted about this on s
In Japan, a large study looked at how weight affects the chances of dying from blood-related cancers. Over 97, 000 adults were tracked for about 17 years. Researchers found that people with a BMI of 30 or higher had a much higher risk of dying from certain blood cancers. The study focused on three
In the heart of Arizona, a significant shift is happening in the world of manufacturing. A major international company is making a huge bet on the U. S. by investing a massive amount of money to build advanced factories. This move is part of a broader plan to bring back manufacturing jobs and reduce
The Senate recently made a strong statement against President Trump's global tariffs. This was the third time in one week that the Senate opposed the president's trade policies. The vote was tight, with 51 senators voting to block the tariffs and 47 against. Some Republicans, including Mitch McConne
Bob Mackie, a renowned fashion designer known for dressing stars like Cher and Taylor Swift, is taking legal action against JCPenney. He claims the store used his name and designs without permission. Mackie, now 85, was shocked to see JCPenney launch a collection called "Mackie: Bob Mackie" last mon
A group called Innovate NY, which loves digital money, has put its weight behind Andrew Cuomo for New York City's mayor. They think he's the best pick because he talks about blockchain and AI. This group has some money, about $100, 000, and they're using it to support Cuomo. They even spent $30, 000
In the final stretch of the New York City mayoral race, Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing serious allegations. A group called the Coolidge Reagan Foundation has sent criminal referrals to the Department of Justice and Manhattan District Attorney. They claim Mamdani's campaign took illega
