Winter weather is making its presence known in the Great Smoky Mountains. The U. S. 441, also known as Newfound Gap Road, is expected to close again due to upcoming snowfall. This time, the closure is planned for the evening of December 10th, as announced on the park's social media platform. The ro
College basketball is heating up, and eight teams are still perfect on the season. These teams come from different conferences and have unique strengths. Some are national title contenders, while others are just trying to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament. Nebraska is one of the teams still unbe
The recent College Football Playoff (CFP) snub has sparked a heated debate between Notre Dame and the Big 12 Conference. Pete Bevacqua, the athletic director of Notre Dame, accused the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) of undermining Notre Dame's chances in favor of Miami. This claim was met with stro
The far-right AfD in Germany is actively seeking a nationalist resurgence in Europe, aligning itself with Trump's MAGA movement. Markus Frohnmaier, the party's foreign policy spokesperson, announced plans to meet with MAGA Republicans in the US this week. The AfD, known for its anti-immigration stan
Newborns are at high risk of hepatitis B. This virus can cause serious liver damage. In the past, all babies in the U. S. got the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. But now, things are changing. A group of experts, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), has a new plan. They say doctors
Mike Jacobs is a big deal in college football. He just got a new job as the head coach at Mercer. This is his third time leading a team. He's been coaching for 22 years and has a great record. He's won 85 games and only lost 20. That's a winning percentage of 81%. Not many coaches can say that. Jac
A young fin whale washed up near Anchorage, Alaska, in November 2024. The cold weather made it hard for scientists to figure out why she died. They checked for signs of sickness, hunger, or injuries from ships but found nothing clear. The whale stayed on the shore, frozen in place, as people came to
The Pacific Northwest is gearing up for more rain. This comes after a powerful storm hit the region, causing rivers to swell, roads to close, and people to need rescue from flooded areas. By early Wednesday, some parts of the Cascade Mountains in Washington saw a lot of rain. The National Weath
The Federal Reserve is at a crossroads. Not only is it grappling with the complex task of deciding interest rates, but it's also facing a leadership change. Jerome Powell's term as chair is ending in May, and President Trump is on the hunt for a replacement. Trump has been vocal about his desire fo
A federal judge in California has put a stop to the Trump administration's plans to keep California National Guard troops under federal control. Judge Charles Breyer ruled that the administration had no valid reason to keep these troops, especially in Los Angeles. This is not the first time the judg
