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Congress Saves the Day for Science Funding

January 11, 2026

Congress is stepping up to protect science funding. Last year, President Trump wanted to cut science funding by 22%, the biggest cut since World War II. But Congress is not letting that happen. They are working together to reverse these cuts. The Senate Appropriations Committee has released a plan.

politics

Congress in 2025: Big Moves, Big Impacts

December 30, 2025

In 2025, the Republican-controlled Congress had a packed agenda. They made big changes that will affect everyone in the U. S. This year was also full of drama, with internal fights and government shutdowns. One major move was making Trump's tax cuts permanent. This was a big win for Republicans. Th

business

Alaska's Small Businesses Face Health Insurance Crisis

November 23, 2025

Alaska's small business owners are in a tough spot. Health insurance costs are going up a lot. This is because special help from the government, called premium tax credits, is ending soon. Without this help, many small businesses might struggle to stay open. Some business owners, like Brie Loidolt,

politics

What Will the Epstein Files Really Show?

November 21, 2025

The Epstein files are finally getting some attention. But will the public get the full story? A former U. S. Attorney, John P. Fishwick Jr. , thinks not. He believes the Department of Justice (DOJ) will only release a small part of the files. This is because the law allows them to keep some informat

business

Coffee Conundrum: Why Your Morning Brew is Costing More

October 25, 2025

Coffee lovers in the U. S. are feeling the pinch. Prices for ground coffee have shot up. In September, the average cost hit $9. 14 per pound. That's a 3% jump from August and a whopping 41% increase from September 2024. This trend isn't just about coffee. Overall food prices have also risen by 3% co

finance

Social Security: The Clock is Ticking

June 18, 2025

The Social Security trust fund is in trouble. In just eight years, it will run out of money. This means that over 60 million retirees and their families could see their benefits drop by 23%. This is not new news, but the deadline has moved up. Last year, experts thought there was more time. What cha