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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

When TikTok Turned Off Lights, Political Moves Began

TikTok decided to turn off its services early on a Sunday. This time, it wrote a special note for its frustrated users. It mentioned that it was fortunate to have President Trump work on a solution to bring TikTok back once he took office. TikTok has over 170 million fans in the US, but this message

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's Surprising Political Comeback

You might be surprised to learn that former President Donald Trump is making a comeback in the political world. Just a few years ago, many people thought his political career was over. But now, he's back in the spotlight, and some people are wondering if he could even become president again. Trump'

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Jan 20 2025SPORTS

College Football Playoff Bosses Hold Off on Changes for 2025

College Football Playoff bigwigs didn't tweak the 2025 playoff seeding plan during their Sunday meeting, according to Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde. He reports that while changes aren't happening right now, commissioners are set to meet again on May 6. That's when they expect to have a big chat abo

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Jan 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Hisense's New TriChroma LED Tech: A Game Changer for TVs

Imagine a TV that can produce colors more efficiently and brightly than ever before. That's what Hisense is promising with its new TriChroma LED technology, which was showcased at CES 2025. Unlike traditional LED TVs that use white or blue backlights filtered into colors, TriChroma LED TVs generate

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

What If Trump Returns? NASA and Space Plans in Flux

Picture this: President Trump wins another term. NASA might see some major changes. The Artemis mission, aimed at getting humans back to the moon, could get a whole new makeover. Big rockets like the Space Launch System, built for moon trips, might also change. Earth science projects could see budge

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Burma's Religious Persecution: A Call for Global Action

Ever since the military coup in Burma, or Myanmar, in 2021, the country has been in a tough spot. The military took over, and things got really bad for many people. They're facing a major humanitarian crisis, with lots of people suffering. The military controls less than 20% of the country now, and

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Jan 20 2025OPINION

MLK Day: Service Matters Most

You know it's Martin Luther King Jr. Day when you see kids volunteering at food banks and adults cleaning up parks. But did you know that this day of service was a long-time coming? Martin Luther King Jr. 's wife, Coretta Scott King, fought for years to make sure we honor her husband's legacy by ser

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Jan 20 2025HEALTH

Two-Drug HIV Treatment: How Well Does It Work Outside Clinical Trials?

Ever wondered how a two-drug HIV treatment fares in real life? Let's dive into the facts about Dolutegravir (DTG) and Lamivudine (3TC). Researchers found that people living with HIV who took this combo had high rates of virus suppression and low rates of failure, discontinuation, and drug resistance

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Jan 20 2025WEATHER

Brrr! Lansing Prepares for Freezing Weather This Week

Get ready, Lansing! The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory starting tonight, lasting until noon on Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to drop, making it feel like it's 20 degrees below zero. Some areas, especially in the Upper Peninsula, might face even colder conditions,

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Jan 19 2025FINANCE

Markets Celebrated Trump's Win, but What's Next?

When Donald Trump won the U. S. presidential election in November, markets celebrated. Stocks shot up, the dollar gained strength, and Bitcoin prices surged. But as Trump gets ready to move back into the White House, the market's initial excitement has begun to fade. The stock market, for instance,

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