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Rep. Meuser Backs Rep. Johnson for Speaker, Hopes DOGE Will Calm Critics

January 6, 2025

Rep. Dan Meuser from Pennsylvania has thrown his support behind Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana for the House Speaker position. With the Republican Party holding a slim one-vote majority, the decision is crucial, especially for certifying the 2024 election results. Meuser believes that Johnson's jo

weather

Stay Indoors, Louisville! Ice and Snow Cause Road Chaos

January 5, 2025

Louisville woke up to a winter wonderland on Sunday, but it wasn't all fun and games. A winter storm hit the area, leaving roads covered in snow and ice, making driving conditions pretty unsafe. Officials even asked people to avoid the roads if they could. Things started to get real at around 9 a.

finance

Tax Deadlines Extended for Disaster Areas

January 5, 2025

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has given some taxpayers a little more time to file their returns. If you live in one of 14 states hit by severe weather or natural disasters, you might be eligible for an extension. This includes folks in Louisiana, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as

weather

A Big Chill Heads East: Winter Storm Warnings Spread

January 5, 2025

A massive winter storm is sweeping across the United States, affecting over 60 million people in 30 states. The storm is linked to a polar vortex, a cold air system usually huddled over the North Pole. This time, it's making its way south, bringing snow, ice, and severe cold to many regions. Some s

weather

Winter Storm Alert: 60 Million Brace for Snow and Ice

January 5, 2025

Get ready, folks! A massive winter storm is heading our way, and it's going to be a wild ride for about 60 million people from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. This low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and freezing rain, starting as early as this afternoon in some places

weather

Weather Warning: Ice and Snow Storms to Hit Two-Thirds of the U. S.

January 4, 2025

Get ready for a rough weekend! A big winter storm is about to hit two-thirds of the United States, from Kansas to Maryland. You might see some light snow in the Northeast on Friday, but the real action starts on Saturday. The storm will bring heavy snow, ice, and even thunderstorms from the Rocky Mo

politics

Jimmy Carter's Legacy, New Laws, and Chicago's Mixed Bag

January 4, 2025

Kicking off the year, former President Jimmy Carter, who rose from being a peanut farmer to leading the country and then devoted his life to humanitarian work, passed away at 100. It was a somber start to 2025. In New Orleans, a terrorist attack claimed 14 lives and injured over 30, leading to the p

health

Watch Out: Bird Flu is Getting Serious!

January 4, 2025

The bird flu, known as H5N1, is making headlines again. Recently, it caused severe illness in patients in Louisiana and Canada. Doctor Jeremy Faust, who works at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, raised the threat level to DEFCON 3. This means we should be on high alert, but not panic. DEFCON levels ra

crime

A Man's Deadly Crime: Kidnapping and Sexual Abuse Across States

January 4, 2025

Earlier this week, federal authorities charged Daniel Wayne Callihan, a 37-year-old man from Amite, with kidnapping and transporting a minor across state lines for sexual purposes. This follows the tragic murder of Callie Brunett, a 35-year-old woman from Loranger, and the abduction of her two young

politics

Honoring Heroes: President Biden Awards Presidential Citizens Medals

January 2, 2025

On January 2, 2025, President Biden will present the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 remarkable Americans. This award is given to citizens who have done extraordinary things for their country or fellow citizens. Let's meet some of these inspiring individuals. Mary Bonauto, a lawyer, fought for sa