In the heart of western Washington, the Skagit River has been pushing its limits, testing the strength of levees that have stood since the last big flood in 2021. The river, swollen by relentless rain, reached a record height of nearly 38 feet, putting the town of Burlington and its 9, 200 residents
Netflix is making a huge move. They're buying Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, and HBO Max. This deal could shake up the streaming world. It might also catch the attention of antitrust regulators. The companies say this merger will benefit viewers. They promise a bigger content library, lower pri
In a small town in Upstate New York, a trusted educator's life took a dramatic turn. Scott Jeffers, a 42-year-old special education teacher and coach, found himself on the wrong side of the law. He was taken into custody after being accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student under 17. Th
Ashleigh Banfield is making a big change. She's leaving her nightly show to lead a true crime digital platform for NewsNation. This new role will feature content from her popular podcast, Drop Dead Serious. Banfield joined NewsNation in 2021. She's known for her sharp legal analysis and in-depth co
A school board member in New Jersey decided to leave her position early. Rebecca Petersen was part of the Raritan Township school board for three years. She chose to step down a month before her term ended. This happened after a long argument about some old social media posts. Petersen said her tim
Rivaba Jadeja, a local politician and wife of Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, recently made waves with her comments about the Indian cricket team. She praised her husband's behavior during overseas tours but hinted that other players might not be as disciplined. This sparked a lot of debate and cr
The Federal Reserve has made another move that could affect your wallet. In December 2025, they cut interest rates by a small amount. This is the third cut this year. It's good news for people who borrow money, like for homes or credit cards. But it's not great for those who save money in banks. Lo
Dr. Willie Soon, a well-known astrophysicist, has a different take on climate change. He believes the sun, not CO2, is the main driver of Earth's climate. His research shows that the sun provides almost all the energy for our weather and climate. He argues that temperature changes over the past 150
Thailand and Cambodia have decided to stop fighting again. This isn't new. They've been arguing over land for a long time. The problem started with a map from 1907. Thailand says it's wrong. Cambodia says it's right. A court said Cambodia is right in 1962. Many Thais are still upset about that. Bot
Andrew Schulz, the actor from the upcoming "Street Fighter" movie, stirred up some drama at the Game Awards. He and his co-stars were on stage to show off the first trailer for their film. Schulz, who plays the character Dan Hibiki, decided to have some fun at the expense of the "Mortal Kombat 2" ca
