Local artists will lead attendees in painting while sipping exquisite wines at the Bud Werner Library’s Sip and Paint Fundraiser on January 25 from 6-8 p.m. Sip and Paint Fundraiser: Blending Art, Wine, and Charity for Community Baby Shower Support Last year’s event earned $10,000 for a good cause with over 70 participants. This year, … Read more
Congress achieved a spending agreement for the current fiscal year, preventing a government shutdown. Congress set spending restrictions for defense and domestic programs as part of a debt limit suspension package until 2025. The agreement matches them. The revised pact addresses House Republicans’ complaints about the first spending constraints, but it otherwise follows the agreement … Read more
The Aditya-L1 spacecraft has finished its 127-day trip to its orbit, prepared to reveal important Sun behavior details. ISRO chief S Somanath confirmed the successful insertion of Aditya-L1 into a Halo Orbit around Lagrange Point 1, 1.5 million kilometers from Earth. The satellite’s results are expected to aid the Indian scientific community and advance space … Read more
Barry Keoghan‘s recent film, “Saltburn,” has surprisingly revived Sophie Ellis-Bextor‘s 2001 song “Murder on the Dancefloor” in the charts. The movie’s ending sequence, where the protagonist gleefully dances through a mansion in the buff to Ellis-Bextor’s song after defeating a wealthy UK family, is responsible for the resurgence. Film Boosts 20-Year-Old Song ‘Murder on the … Read more
A suspect was detained for the deadly stabbing of a migrant at a Randall’s Island shelter in New York City. The Saturday event prompted a 911 call at 7:27 p.m. After being stabbed in the torso, 24-year-old Dafren Canizalez died at a Harlem hospital. At 5 a.m. Sunday, shelter resident Moises Coronado, 27, was charged … Read more
Brad Spakowitz‘s recent space news coverage has been fascinating, carrying us from the Sun to Mars and back to Earth. Solar Orbiter, Mars Rovers, and SpaceX: A Glimpse into Cutting-Edge Space Exploration The SOLAR ORBITER will reveal unparalleled insights into our solar system’s star as it approaches the Sun. This project could transform our understanding … Read more
Concerns about top-level communication remain after US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III‘s hidden illness. After Austin’s stay at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks took over on January 2, 2024, unaware of his condition. Many days later, the White House was aware of this lack of transparency. Defense … Read more
Discover meaningful volunteer opportunities in Marathon County, Wisconsin, with a focus on supporting community initiatives. From aiding the Community Closet to assisting with tax breaks, find a range of ways to contribute to the well-being of local residents. Photo from: UTHM News Get Involved with United Way’s Bold Goal Join United Way of Marathon County’s … Read more
Embarking on the quest to find a home in Washington demands a careful consideration of safety, as a recent study unveils the top five most perilous cities in the state for 2023. Analyzing both violent and property crimes in cities with populations exceeding 5,000, this comprehensive study evaluated 116 cities, shedding light on the challenges … Read more
Living in Miami during the 1960s was a unique experience, marked by excellent fishing, moderate traffic, and ample room for growth. Today, as Florida grapples with exponential growth, threats to clean water, congested highways, and housing shortages, the state faces challenges to its once-frangible environment. Low-Income Households to Benefit from Home Energy Rebate Program Jeff … Read more