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
A big change is coming to college sports, and the University of Utah is at the center of it. The school is teaming up with Otro Capital, a private equity firm from New York. This deal could bring in up to $500 million, which is a lot of money for any sports program. The firm will own a small part of
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
Oregon is facing a serious health issue. The state has seen more cases of whooping cough this year than ever before. This is a big problem because whooping cough can be very dangerous, especially for babies. Health experts say that fewer people are getting vaccinated, and this is making the situatio
A woman is taking legal action against a well-known skin expert, claiming a treatment left her with lasting damage. Victoria Nelson is suing Sonya Dakar, a celebrity esthetician, after a procedure she says ruined her face. The California Attorney General's office is also involved, filing a complaint
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
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
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
