The city of Atlanta has become a hub for creativity, business, and community effort. A conversation with Tony Ressler, the owner of the Hawks, and Ludacris, a well‑known rapper and entrepreneur, reveals how this mix works. They explain that the city’s music scene, film projects, and tech ideas gi
President Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One, blaming Democrats for the government shutdown and their stance on voter ID. He said the shutdown was a “Democrat” move, not a Republican one. Trump claimed that Democrats are unhappy with low crime numbers and want to change voting rules.
Jerry Gray has signed on with the San Francisco 49ers, bringing a wealth of defensive knowledge to the team. The announcement comes after Gray spent three seasons as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons. His exact duties with the 49ers are still being fina
The latest climate data shows the planet is heating faster than ever. 2025 has become one of the hottest years recorded, with temperatures exceeding pre‑industrial levels by more than 1. 4°C. This sharp rise follows a trend that has accelerated since the mid‑2010s, despite growing investments in ren
People with colorectal cancer that spreads to the liver face many decisions about treatment and recovery. Understanding medical information, following doctors’ instructions, and making informed choices can make a big difference in how well surgery works. Despite this, researchers have not look
In a bold move, Uruguay’s finance chief announced that the country will start issuing half of its government debt in its own currency, the peso. This change is part of a wider plan to reduce reliance on the U. S. dollar and shield the economy from foreign currency swings. Back in the early 2000s, a
The Korean tire maker has just reported its best yearly sales ever, topping KRW 3. 19 trillion for 2025. That marks the first time it has crossed the KRW 3‑trillion mark, a milestone that follows its earlier breakthrough of KRW 2 trillion back in 2019. The jump shows the company is still expanding i
A federal jury in Austin decided that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) had treated two black state troopers unfairly, awarding them almost $1. 7 million in damages. The case was brought by Jerald Sams and Jari McPherson, who said they were routinely overlooked for promotions, faced har
A 17‑year‑old student from Ashland, Oregon, paddled the full length of a once‑dammed river that flows into the Pacific. Over 30 days she and her friends faced rapid waters, narrow channels, and a river that had been cut off by four hydroelectric dams for more than a hundred years. Their trip was the
In a twist that might make you smile, a fire department in Missouri has swapped out loud machines for a herd of hungry goats to keep their land tidy. The West Metro Fire Protection District decided to try something different. They hired goats to clear out pesky weeds and overgrown plants around Stat
