Clay Millican and the Parts Plus/Rick Ware Racing team are revving up for the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, with an exciting addition to their crew. Nitro veteran Nicky Boninfante joins the team as co-crew chief, promising to bolster their performance on the track. Millican, known for his prowess on the drag strip, … Read more
The South Milwaukee Police Department has launched a homicide investigation after the discovery of a body in a dumpster outside a Pizza Hut establishment. The victim, identified as 55-year-old Alex Stengel, was found deceased in a garbage cart on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the 100 block of North Chicago Avenue. Authorities have not disclosed the … Read more
Thousands of Maryland residents eagerly awaiting their tax refunds have been met with frustration and uncertainty as delays persist in the processing of returns. The Maryland Office of the Comptroller has attributed these delays to technical issues stemming from the recent launch of their new online tax portal. The system downtime, which occurred between January … Read more
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is taking steps to ensure that thousands of taxpayers receive their entitled rebates. Over 128,000 uncashed tax rebate checks, which had expired after initial issuance, are set to be reissued by the state. Initially distributed checks, which were not cashed in time, will be replaced by new ones issued directly … Read more
Despite overwhelming evidence of climate change, nearly 15% of Americans still deny its existence, per a recent national assessment by the University of Michigan. Despite mounting scientific evidence demonstrating the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters, this denial persists. Analyzing Climate Change Denial on Social Media Researchers turned to social media, specifically Twitter, utilizing … Read more
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are deliberating the potential recommendation of another COVID booster shot this spring, primarily targeting individuals vulnerable to severe illness. An advisory panel is set to convene on February 28 to discuss and vote on this matter, with a focus on the safety and efficacy of booster … Read more
According to sources, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has purportedly expressed support for a 16-week national abortion ban, with exceptions for cases involving rape, incest, or when the mother’s life is at risk. The revelation, attributed to anonymous sources, sheds light on Trump’s stance on a contentious issue that has long divided the American public. … Read more
Senator Joe Manchin, a prominent centrist Democrat hailing from West Virginia, officially declared on Friday that he will not pursue a bid for the presidency in 2024. This decision concludes months of speculation and deliberation over his potential candidacy, which had the potential to complicate the landscape of the upcoming presidential race. Manchin’s announcement came … Read more
A harrowing incident unfolded in Reno, Nevada, as a 17-year-old girl stands accused of fatally shooting her younger brother and father, citing an uncontrollable urge to kill. Mashenka Reid is now facing murder charges following the tragic events that transpired at their residence on Silver Sky Parkway. Authorities responded to a distress call reporting gunfire … Read more
A new federal student loan repayment plan known as the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan has the potential to make homeownership more attainable for Californians burdened by student debt. The plan, introduced by the Biden administration, promises to significantly reduce borrowers’ monthly payments, with some even facing a $0 bill. According to experts, … Read more