Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, is set to face tough questions from Democrats during a House hearing. Her department is at the heart of President Donald Trump's strict immigration policies. This is Noem's first appearance before Congress since May. Since then, immigration enforcement,
Detroit's Leland House faces another challenge. This time, it's not about money. It's about staying warm. A power outage hit the nearly 100-year-old building. It forced everyone out. The fire marshal called it an emergency. People had to leave their homes quickly. The building has had problems befo
Beaufort has made a big step to protect the environment. They have banned the release of helium and other gas-filled balloons. This is the first time a city in the state has done this. The city council voted for this change at their meeting on December 9th. Before this, the city already had a rule a
A new children's book is aiming to make coding fun and accessible. The book, called "Spaghetti Code, " is written by Karlie Kloss and Vicki Fang. It tells the story of a girl named Kelly Kent who loves spaghetti and coding. In the book, Kelly helps a chef build a pasta-making machine using code. But
A man from Indiana is now facing serious charges after a shooting at Kentucky State University. The suspect, Jacob Lee Bard, is 48 years old and lives in Evansville. He is not a student at the university. Police have not shared any details about why he did this. The shooting happened at the Whitney
A safety alert has been issued about certain child life jackets. The Kent Watersports CSF-2 life jackets were incorrectly labeled. They show two weight ranges: 50–90 lbs. (23–41 kg) and under 50 lbs. (23 kg). But they are only safe for kids under 50 lbs. (23 kg). This mistake could lead to dangerous
In Washington, a heated debate is unfolding. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering whether to release the full video of a controversial military strike. This strike targeted a suspected drug boat and resulted in the deaths of two survivors. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing
A tragic event unfolded at Kentucky State University (KSU) recently, leaving one student dead and another fighting for their life. The incident, which took place in a residence hall, has shaken the campus community and prompted a swift response from law enforcement. The suspect, who is not a studen
SMU is making a big move to help athletes and the school make more money. They've created a new team called Mustang Partners. This team will find ways to make money through deals, sponsorships, and special events. Other schools like Clemson, Kentucky, and Michigan State have done similar things. SM
Iowa experienced a deep freeze that made history. On the morning of December 4th, many places in the state saw temperatures drop to levels never seen before. This was all thanks to a polar vortex that brought a sudden blast of winter weather. The cold was so intense that it broke records set a long
