Southeastern Wisconsin is stepping into a new era of rail travel. The MARK Rail project, which stands for Milwaukee Area-Racine-Kenosha Passenger Rail, is a fresh take on connecting these cities to Chicago. This isn't just a simple update of an old idea. It's a complete overhaul, focusing on speed a
Young people are stepping up to make a real difference in health checks for older adults. A special program called HealthStart is using a mix of support and coaching to help seniors stay healthy. The goal is to make sure they keep up with their health and make positive changes in their lives. The p
Lawmakers in the U. S. are taking a stand. They want more details about military actions in Venezuela. They might cut travel funds for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if he doesn't share unedited videos of strikes on boats. This is all part of a big defense bill. It's likely to pass soon. The bill i
The Education Department has stirred up controversy by redefining which graduate degrees qualify as "professional" for federal student loans. Accounting degrees were notably left off the list, alongside other fields like nursing, engineering, and architecture. This decision could significantly impac
The U. S. government is planning to add more than 30 countries to its travel restrictions list. This comes after a recent incident where a man from Afghanistan was accused of shooting two National Guard members. The current list already includes 19 countries, and the new additions will likely be ann
The U. S. National Parks have recently updated their list of fee-free days, causing quite a stir. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth are no longer on the list, but President Trump's birthday, which also happens to be Flag Day, has been added. This change comes right after the Trump administra
Maria Corina Machado, a prominent figure in Venezuelan politics, is set to journey to Oslo. She will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10th. The Nobel Institute's head, Kristian Berg Harpviken, confirmed this news. He shared that he spoke with Machado the night before. She assured him of her
A shift in the housing market is expected next year. For the first time since the Great Recession, incomes might grow faster than home prices. This change could make buying a home a bit easier for some people. Mortgage rates are predicted to drop slightly, and home prices might not rise as much as t
In Gaza, things are heating up. Israel recently hit two armed men near troops, killing one. This is just one of many tense moments in the region. Eight countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, are not happy about Israel's plan to partly open the Rafah Crossing. They think it's a bad idea and c
Foreign journalists in Hong Kong got a stern warning from the local security office. They were called in to discuss recent news stories. The focus was on a big fire and upcoming elections. The officials said some reports were not accurate. They claimed these stories spread false information. They al
