The U. S. government is set to auction off oil and gas drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico. This is the first time since 2023 that such a sale has taken place. The event is seen as a way to gauge how much interest there is in offshore drilling. The auction is part of a larger plan. The current ad
The Education Department has struck a deal to scrap the SAVE student loan repayment plan. This plan, known for its flexibility and low monthly payments, is now on its way out. The decision comes after a legal battle with Republican state attorneys general, who argued that SAVE was too lenient. The
Southeastern Wisconsin is stepping into a new era of rail travel. The MARK Rail project, which stands for Milwaukee Area-Racine-Kenosha Passenger Rail, is a fresh take on connecting these cities to Chicago. This isn't just a simple update of an old idea. It's a complete overhaul, focusing on speed a
December 6, 2025, marks the birthday of several notable figures in entertainment. JoBeth Williams, known for her roles in film and television, reaches the age of 77. She has kept busy in recent years with appearances on popular shows like "The Good Doctor" and "Station 19. " Meanwhile, musician Pete
The U. S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is taking a step back to rethink its cobalt purchasing strategy. With cobalt prices surging by 50% since August, the agency is now reassessing its plans to stockpile this crucial metal. The DLA's initial tender, which aimed to purchase 7, 480 metric tons of c
Cervical cancer screening just got a big update. Now, women have more choices. They can use a self-swab HPV test. This test is easier and less invasive than the old Pap test. The American Cancer Society says this change could help more women get checked regularly. HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has finally decided to take a more realistic approach to energy predictions. They've introduced a new scenario called the Current Policies Scenario (CPS), which focuses on existing laws and regulations rather than making bold assumptions about future climate goa
NVIDIA is making waves in the tech world by being the first and only company to use TSMC's new A16 process technology. This advanced tech will be the backbone of NVIDIA's next-gen GPUs, like the Feynman, which is set to follow the Rubin series launching in 2026 and 2027. The demand for AI chips is
Ron Gilbert, a well-known figure in the gaming world, has taken a surprising turn from his usual adventure games. His latest creation, Death by Scrolling, is a far cry from his classic point-and-click adventures like Monkey Island. This new game is a rogue-lite action-survival game where players mus
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and there's a hot deal that Switch 2 owners won't want to miss. Samsung's microSD Express Card, made just for the Switch 2, is seeing its first-ever price drop. This 256GB card, usually priced at $60, is now available for just $39 at Amazon and Walmart.
