Green Bay is considering a new rule. It's about business licenses and permits. The city wants to stop giving them to people who owe property taxes. This is not new. Other cities in Wisconsin already do this. But Green Bay is different. Right now, someone can owe years of taxes and still get a licens
A new plan is brewing that could let big tech companies like Anthropic dip into politics without anyone knowing. Here’s how it works: two big spending groups, one for Republicans and one for Democrats, will get money from a secretive nonprofit called Public First. This nonprofit doesn’t have to reve
Parents in New York are pushing back against the idea that only a few groups should decide what books their kids can read in school. They believe they should have a say in what their children are exposed to, especially when it comes to content that might not be suitable for their age. The current s
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
Ohio's political scene is buzzing with excitement as voting for the 2025 Sloopy Awards kicks off. These awards, now in their eighth year, shine a light on the state's political figures, both the outstanding and the, well, not-so-outstanding. From governors to lobbyists, and even the best hangouts ar
The NFL game between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders ended in a way that left many fans and bettors scratching their heads. The Raiders, trailing by 10 points with less than a minute left, decided to keep playing instead of running out the clock. This decision affected those who had bet
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
It seems like Congress is stuck in a time loop. Remember the government shutdown a few weeks ago? Democrats and Republicans agreed to end it with a promise to talk about health care subsidies. But now, with a Senate vote just around the corner, it looks like nothing will change. This isn't the firs
Justin Fenchel, the head honcho at BeatBox Beverages, has quite the daily grind. He's a dad, a husband, and a CEO all rolled into one. His day kicks off bright and early at 6:15 a. m. , thanks to his 13-month-old baby. He's not a morning person, but he's learned to adapt. His first stop is checking
In 2025, music was anything but boring. Artists around the world were not afraid to take risks and try new things. They were not just repeating what they had done before. Instead, they were experimenting and pushing boundaries. Lady Gaga, for example, released her most ambitious album in years. Rosa
