Types of News Sources Explained: Guide for 2025
You probably think you know where your news comes from and who controls the story. Nearly 68 percent of digital news consumers are under age 50 while traditional newspapers still hold onto millions of loyal readers and viewers. That sounds pretty…
All About Types of News Media: Essential Guide for 2025
News media reaches billions of people every day and shapes the way we see our world. Suddenly, the options seem endless and the rules have changed. Over 70 percent of Americans now get at least some of their news online, but…
The Top Trending News 2025: Key Stories and Insights
Global headlines in 2025 are breaking records and raising eyebrows everywhere. The professional, scientific, and technical services sector is set to surge by 10.5 percent between 2023 and 2033, more than doubling overall job growth rates. That sounds like a…
A Guide to Experiencing D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom
Spring in Washington, D.C., is synonymous with cherry blossoms. Every year, the nation’s capital transforms into a pink-and-white wonderland, attracting visitors from around the world. The peak bloom of the cherry trees, especially those around the Tidal Basin, offers a…
Southwest Airlines Abolishes Free Checked Bags
A Turning Point for Southwest Southwest Airlines, whose iconic “Bags Fly Free” policy has been a brand mainstay for nearly 60 years, is taking the dramatic step of charging for checked bags. Beginning May 28, customers will pay extra for…
Trump’s Tariffs Fuel Retaliation, Escalating Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump’s latest move to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign imports from Canada, Mexico, and China spurred a round of retaliation from trading partners, promising a rapid escalation of the existing trade tensions. The move is part of the…
Pope Francis Recovers After Respiratory Crisis
Rome, Feb. 23, 2025 – Pope Francis, 88, spent a calm night recovering at Gemelli Hospital after struggling with a grave respiratory crisis brought about by pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican affirmed on Sunday. After a severe…
Trump Signs Executive Order to Decrease IVF Price
Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday evening to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable and more widely available to families. The order calls for policy recommendations within 90 days to decrease the eye-popping out-of-pocket expenses…
South Korean Actress Kim Sae-ron Dead at 24
Seoul, South Korea – South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, who impressed audiences with her work in such films as A Brand New Life and The Man from Nowhere, was found dead in her home in Seoul on Sunday. She was…
Google Maps Renaming Gulf of Mexico and Sparking Debate
A recent update on Google Maps has set tongues a-tingling, with debate rife over the body of water historically identified as the Gulf of Mexico, which is now appearing as the “Gulf of America” to U.S.-based users. This change, prompted…