Newport News is planning a big music festival for next Memorial Day weekend. The city council has given $3. 03 million to make this happen. This money is from extra funds they had at the end of the year. The goal is to make Newport News a place people want to visit for culture and music. The festiv
Matthews Arena, a historic venue in Boston, is set to close its doors after over a century of hosting major events. The arena, which opened in 1910, has been a hub for sports, politics, and music. It has seen the likes of Babe Ruth playing hockey, political rallies featuring future U. S. presidents,
In a bold move, New York has just launched a unique team to fight crime that crosses borders. This isn't just any team—it's a first-of-its-kind group called the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) New York. The goal? To take down big criminal groups that operate in many countries. These groups are i
In Washington, healthcare is a hot topic, but not for the reasons you might think. A recent House hearing on how technology can help lower healthcare costs quickly turned into a political showdown. Republicans blamed Democrats for rising costs, while Democrats pointed to other factors. Meanwhile, th
Caitlin Dewey is stepping into a new role at Vox, taking charge of the Today, Explained newsletter. She will start on December 15, bringing her journalism experience to help readers grasp major news stories and global conversations. Dewey has a strong background in journalism. She has written for b
Friday, Dec. 12, is packed with sports action. Hockey fans can catch the Ontario Reign taking on the Colorado Eagles at 9 p. m. on NHL Network. College basketball is also in full swing, with Missouri State facing Xavier at 7 p. m. on truTV and Texas squaring off against UConn at 8 p. m. on FOX. For
December 11, 2025, is a special day for many stars. It's the day they celebrate another trip around the sun. Among them are Nikki Sixx and Hailee Steinfeld. They are not the only ones. Many other famous faces also share this birthday. Rita Moreno, the talented actress, is turning 94. She is known f
Health care is a big deal. It's something we often don't think about until we need it. But in the U. S. , it's become a political football, with Democrats and Republicans stuck in a tug-of-war. Democrats want to make sure everyone has health coverage, but they're worried about the price tag. Some w
The Pacific Northwest is experiencing an unusual amount of rainfall. This is due to a combination of warm water and air, and unusual weather patterns. These patterns can be traced back to tropical cyclones in Indonesia. The rain has been persistent and heavy, with almost 5 trillion gallons falling i
The Pacific Northwest is dealing with serious flooding after a lot of rain. This happened because of something called an atmospheric river. Imagine a river in the sky, that's what it is. It brings lots of water vapor and can cause heavy rain. Two of these rivers hit the area one after the other. Thi
