A recent ruling from an appeals court has allowed National Guard troops to remain in Washington, D. C. , at least for now. This decision came after a lower court had ordered their removal by December 11th. The appeals court, which includes judges appointed by both Trump and Obama, said the Trump adm
In a major shake-up, the Oscars are making a big move. Starting in 2029, the famous awards show will leave ABC and head to YouTube. This shift shows how streaming is taking over from traditional TV. Taxes are changing too. President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill, " passed in July, has new rules a
ISIS, once a powerful force controlling large parts of Iraq and Syria, is now a shadow of its former self. But recent events suggest the group still has influence, even if it's not as strong as before. Experts say ISIS is not as organized as it used to be. The group's leadership is scattered, and i
A significant number of lawmakers are saying goodbye to Congress after the 2026 midterms. As of mid-December 2025, 54 representatives and senators have decided not to return. This includes both retirements and those seeking different political roles. Some big names are stepping down, like Californi
Bitcoin's story is a wild one. It all started in 2009 when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block. No one knew what it would become. Early days were all about experimenting. People gave away Bitcoin for free. Someone even bought pizza with 10, 000 BTC. That's a lot of pizza! Things got serious when
Ohio's higher education system is facing some changes. A recent state audit found that some big-name colleges, like Cleveland State, Ohio State, and Ohio University, are still teaching old-school reading methods. These methods have been proven not to work as well as the new "science of reading" appr
Kenya's journey with COVID-19 vaccines was bumpy. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health bodies pushed for widespread vaccination as a key strategy to fight the pandemic. However, in Kenya, the uptake of these vaccines was slow and uneven. Several factors contributed to this si
Churches have always been about bringing people together. But lately, something has changed. Politics have started to sneak into sermons and services. This shift is causing problems. It's making people feel uncomfortable. Some even leave their churches because of it. The idea that one political vie
Guns found at crime scenes are telling a story. A recent study looked at nearly 350, 000 guns used in crimes across over 50 U. S. cities from 2020 to 2024. The study dug into where these guns came from and how their origins have changed over time. One big concern is the rise of 3D-printed guns. The
DC is getting a new interim police chief. Jeff Carroll will step into the role after the previous chief, Pamela Smith, left last week. The change comes at a time when the police department is under scrutiny. Two reports have accused Smith of creating a toxic work environment. They say she publicly
