November 13, 2025

Government shutdown to end, House approves funding through Jan. 30

The longest government shutdown in United States history is coming to an end after 43 days. The House of Representatives approved a continuing resolution on Wednesday that will fund the government through Jan. 30 along a mostly party-line vote.  The president said he would sign the resolution as early as Wednesday night, calling it a […]

November 13, 2025

What would a ‘war’ between Venezuela and the US look like?

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest and most powerful aircraft carrier, is now operating in the Caribbean. It joins a rapidly expanding U.S. military presence that has drawn sharp warnings from Caracas and sparked questions in Washington about whether President Donald Trump is preparing for war with Venezuela. According to the Pentagon, the […]

November 13, 2025

Newsom’s former chief of staff indicted on public corruption charges

Dana Williamson, former chief-of-staff to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, has pleaded not guilty to federal public corruption charges. Williamson, 53, is accused of funneling roughly $225,000 from a dormant campaign account belonging to former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to Becerra’s former chief of staff. Williamson charged As part of an FBI investigation, […]

November 13, 2025

UCSD has to offer middle-school math classes to freshmen

There’s been a significant shift in the math preparedness of incoming college students at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). According to a new report from the school’s Senate–Administration Working Group on Admissions (SAWG), more students are arriving at UCSD underprepared in math, likely due to changes in admissions policies, COVID-19 pandemic learning disruptions, […]

November 13, 2025

Apple’s $230 iPhone Pocket taps into a bigger story on fashion, functionality

Apple users already spend hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on a new device. Now, Apple wants consumers to dress those phones up, too. The company has partnered with renowned Japanese fashion brand Issey Miyake to launch the iPhone Pocket. The accessory has already generated buzz online for its minimalist look and high price. A […]

November 12, 2025

Bridge in China collapses just months after opening: Video

A nearly 2,500-foot bridge that just opened earlier this year in southwest China partially collapsed Tuesday. Local officials say a landslide “caused the collapse of the roadbed and approach ramp in that section.” Video verified by Reuters shows giant dust plumes overtaking much of the structure. Footage of the collapse first made its way to […]

November 12, 2025

Thieves steal Roman-era statues from Syria’s national museum: Report

Authorities in Syria say thieves have stolen at least six Roman-era statues from the National Museum of Damascus, according to official statements to The Associated Press. The heist, which officials believe occurred on Sunday night, has prompted the museum’s temporary closure and investigation into what’s being called the most significant art theft since the end […]

November 12, 2025

The government could reopen this week. Here’s what happens next

Congress is close to reopening the government after a few Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to pass a bill that would fund the government through the end of January. With the House set to vote Wednesday, Americans may start looking ahead to what’s next.  The government shutdown has been the longest in U.S. history, spanning […]