Larry Pickett Jr. is more than just a talented athlete; he's a young man who grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a strong sense of duty and community. Before he became known for his heroic actions, Larry was already making waves as one of Enloe High School's top athletes. Standing at 6'1" and w
The "Dancing with the Stars" live tour is set to hit the road in 2026, featuring some of the biggest names from the show's latest season. Fans can look forward to seeing celebrities like Alix Earle, Dylan Efron, Jordan Chiles, and Robert Irwin, who won the Mirrorball trophy in Season 34. The tour wi
The Senate is in a tough spot. Republicans and Democrats are at odds over health care subsidies. Republicans want to let COVID-era subsidies expire and replace them with health savings accounts. Democrats want to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits for three more years. Neither side has enoug
This week, a bunch of famous faces are celebrating their birthdays. From legendary actors to chart-topping musicians, there's a mix of old and new stars to talk about. Let's start with some of the older crowd. On December 14th, we have Abbe Lane, who's turning 94. She's a singer and actor who's bee
Variety has done it again, taking home a whopping 20 awards at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards. This is a big jump from the 14 they won last year. They won in all sorts of categories, from news and business reporting to commentary and photography. Chris Willman, their chief mu
Alamosa High School's wrestling team kicked off their season with a strong victory against Brush, the defending state champions. The Mean Moose dominated the match, winning almost every bout. This win is a great start, but it's important to remember that Brush was still getting back into the swing o
BigXthaPlug is making waves in the music industry, and he's doing it his way. When he found out he was named Variety's hip-hop disruptor of the year, his first thought was to laugh. He wondered if being called a disruptor was a good thing or a bad thing. But then he realized it meant he was making n
Chicago is taking big steps to help small businesses. The city wants to make it easier for them to open and run their shops. This is important because many small business owners are struggling right now. The mayor, Brandon Johnson, announced a new plan called "Cut The Tape for Small Business. " Thi
Bitcoin's value got a big boost recently. The reason? BlackRock, a huge investment company, has been buying up a lot of Bitcoin. They now own a big chunk of it. This isn't just any investment for them. It's their most profitable one right now. BlackRock's Bitcoin Trust, called IBIT, is a way for re
House Speaker Mike Johnson is finding it tough to keep his party united. He's asking fellow Republicans to keep their complaints private, but many are speaking out publicly. This week, tensions boiled over as a member of Johnson's own leadership team accused him of lying. Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re
