White House government shutdown clock kept ticking, days after impasse ended
President Donald Trump signs funding legislation to reopen the US government, November 12, 2025, in the Oval Office of the White House, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. (Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — According to
Thune says Senate could move on Epstein files bill as soon as today
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, speaks to members of the media at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Senate
Education Department to begin transferring offices to other agencies in move toward dismantling it
Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks with ABC News after testifying before a House Committee on Education and Workforce hearing, June 4, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (ABC News) (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Education on Tuesday
Woman set on fire on Chicago L train, person of interest in custody: Police
Chicago police car is seen in Chicago, United States, on October 14, 2022. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (CHICAGO) — A man set a woman on fire while on a Chicago L train on Monday
Sweet Traditions, Grand Designs: Hotel Gingerbread Displays to Check Out This Year
Gingerbread houses are a long-standing holiday tradition; in fact, they date all the way back to the 16th century. With ginger believed to have warming properties in medieval Europe, these holiday treats are a symbol of hospitality
Tangy and Spicy Gluten-Free Cranberry-Nut Steamed Pudding
Steamed puddings are a holiday tradition transported from another century and live on in modern kitchens. They add a wow factor to any holiday table, despite their simplicity in preparation. You don’t need to run to the
Town & Country Holiday Getaways
There’s no better way to chill out than to carve some time to escape the daily routine, which, as we all know, can exponentially become more hectic during the holidays. And there are few better ways to
Riding in a Wonderland of Snow Enchanting Sleigh Rides in the Northwest
When the fresh snow falls yet again, it’s hard not to stay in the coziness of home. But this is the season to romanticize life, to find enchantment and joy wherever you go, and is there any
Season’s Sips: Holiday Cocktails from Heritage Distilling Company
‘Tis the season for parties, gathering with people you love and staying cozy by the fire at home (ideally with a good book or movie, if you’re like me). For any of these occasions, the best way
Making Merry at Christmas Markets Across the Pacific NW
An old tradition that hails from Europe was invented by folks in the Middle Ages for holiday multitasking: eating, drinking, shopping for winter necessities and gifts, and general merriment. Fast forward to the 21st century and the