Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on the Senate floor Wednesday, March 12, that a stopgap bill that passed the House Tuesday does not have enough votes in the Senate. The bill, also known as a continuing resolution (CR), would fund the federal government for the next six months. “Funding the government should be…

Tool fans are considering a class-action lawsuit after the band’s “Tool Live in the Sand” festival disappointed some attendees. Many claim they paid thousands for an exclusive experience but got repeated songs instead of two unique performances. The festival, held in the Dominican Republic, was marketed as an all-inclusive destination event. Packages ranged from $2,300…

America’s largest cities lost thousands of people in the years during and following the COVID-19 pandemic, as mayors and governors shut down much of daily life. The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows residents are still leaving many of the areas, but international immigration is more than making up for the losses. On…

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official has been charged with engaging in a scheme to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and lying to federal agents, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Serina Baker-Hill, 55, of Detroit, is the director of CBP’s Center for Excellence and Expertise in Automotive and Aerospace…

With Selection Sunday just four days away, the NCAA Tournament bubble is about to burst for several teams. Meanwhile, the news is brighter for those who will punch their tickets to the Big Dance. In the loaded Southeastern Conference, a record 13 of 16 teams may make the field. Nearly half of them earned a…

The U.S. solar industry achieved record growth in 2024. However, concerns over potential federal policy changes have cast uncertainty over its future. How much did the US solar industry grow in 2024? According to a report released Tuesday, March 11, by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and research firm Wood Mackenzie, solar and energy…

A trio of the world’s largest technology companies—Amazon, Meta, and Google—have pledged their support for a global initiative to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050. This commitment is part of the World Nuclear Association’s “Large Energy Users Pledge.” It aims to expand nuclear energy to meet rising global electricity demands. What is the Large Energy…

The Toronto Police Department has removed an episode of its podcast, Project Olive Branch, after two Muslim liaison officers discussed the number of people reverting to Islam following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. In Islam, a revert refers to someone returning to the Islamic faith after leaving it. Adherents believe all people are…

A trade war may be brewing between the U.S. and China, but the NBA wants nothing to do with it. In fact, the league is looking to expand its relationship with the millions of fans in that country. Players like New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson are leading the way. He began his foray into…

A proposed coal fee in Maryland faces opposition from officials in neighboring West Virginia, one of the nation’s largest exporters of this energy source. Maryland lawmakers are currently considering the Coal Dust Cleanup and Asthma Remediation Act, which would charge out-of-state coal producers $13 per short ton of the fossil fuel transported through the state.…