After featuring a viral TikTok of a woman explaining the “stark differences” she noticed after moving from a Republican-leaning state to a Democratic-leaning state, members of the BuzzFeed community who did the same — or vice versa — came forward to share their own stories. Here are the major and wild differences that people who … Read more
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Thursday that academics who are parties to a lawsuit alleging that U.S. policy singles out non-citizens for detention or deportation because of their pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses can seek relief from the court if their immigration status is changed as punishment for participating in the case. The … Read more
The United States’ national debt has reached a precarious milestone, reaching 100 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and putting the nation on a trajectory that could trigger six distinct types of fiscal crises, according to an ominous new warning issued Thursday by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB). With the national debt … Read more
A senator from Utah asked for it Charlie Churchhis the alleged criminal to be executed in public. Senator Mike Leewho has been serving since 2011, made the comment in a post on X shortly after Charlie’s wife called for a speedy trial for the accused, Tyler Robinson. Tyler Robinson he already faces the death penalty … Read more
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndicate partners may earn a commission. Researchers are finding out how a huge reservoir of fresh water ended up under the ocean off the east coast. | Credit: Anton Petrus/Getty Images A giant ‘secret’ reservoir of fresh water off the East Coast that could … Read more
Key recommendations There are dozens of canned soup options to choose from at the supermarket, including plant-based choices and traditional types with different fat and sodium contents. When buying a healthy canned soup, look for one with 300 to 600 milligrams of sodium per serving, zero trans fat or added sugars, and no more than … Read more
Verizon, one of the largest wireless carriers in the US, is facing tougher competition in the broadband market despite record growth. In Verizon’s latest earnings report, the company revealed that it added 61,000 new Verizon Fios internet customers in the third quarter of 2025, its best quarterly result in two years. “Our broadband base grew … Read more
A lucky person from North Carolina has won the first Powerball jackpot of 2026, estimated at $209 million. The winner will have the option of receiving an annuity of $209.3 million or a lump sum of $95.3 million, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery (NCEL). The jackpot was reset to $20 million after a … Read more
More than half of the United States is about to face one of the most extensive and threatening winter storms in years, one that threatens to deliver a potentially historic blow of snow and ice. The long-running storm begins Friday and by the end of the month will drop a foot or more of snow … Read more
Mortgage and refinance rates rose slightly in the past week. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose three basis points to 6.09%and the 15-year rate rose six basis points to 5.44%. With rates still well below their 52-week average, this could be a good time to lock in a mortgage rate. Here … Read more