Elon Musk, the big boss of Tesla and SpaceX, recently shared his thoughts on his short-lived role heading up a government efficiency program called Doge. He wasn't too happy about it. In a chat with Katie Miller, a well-known conservative figure, Musk said the program was only "somewhat successful.
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
Many people think the Alligator Alcatraz detention camp in Florida is closed. It's not. This place has been running since July 2025, despite legal challenges. A judge ordered it to shut down in August 2025 because it didn't do the right environmental checks. But an appeals court blocked that decisio
In the latest Spenser novel, readers dive into a story that mirrors today's hot topics. The book, written by Mike Lupica, tackles issues like immigration and media influence through the lens of Boston's favorite private investigator. Spenser, along with familiar faces like Hawk and Susan Silverman,
In a surprising shift, President Trump is set to address the issue of affordability in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. This comes after weeks of dismissing affordability concerns as a political ploy. The White House has announced that the president will focus on economic achievements, including lower ga
Montgomery County's only charter school, the MECCA Business Learning Institute (MBLI), is in hot water. Just a few months after it opened, the school is facing serious trouble. The county's education officials are considering shutting it down. Why? They say the school broke some important rules. Fi
Downtown Dallas will see a pause in train services for a bit. This is not because of an emergency, but for some important safety checks. Starting Wednesday night at 9:30 p. m. , all light rail services in the Central Business District will be on hold. The goal is to make sure everything is safe and
The U. S. job market is in a bit of a funk. In October, there were about 7. 7 million job openings. That's not a huge change from September, but it's a far cry from the peak of 12. 1 million openings in March 2022. Back then, the economy was bouncing back from COVID-19 lockdowns. Layoffs are up, to
Australia has made a bold move by banning social media for users under 16. This is the first time any country has done this. Many popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are now removing accounts of users who are too young. If they don't follow the rules, they could face huge fines.
In October 2023, a strange incident occurred on an Alaska Airlines flight. Joseph Emerson, an off-duty pilot, tried to turn off the plane's engines while flying. He was not in his right mind. He had eaten "magic mushrooms" two days before the flight. Security cameras captured the moment police led
