- Minnesota Welfare Fraud Hearing Sparks Partisan Clash and Race Debate
A heated Capitol hearing on welfare fraud sparks partisan clash and urgent calls for tougher oversight. Accusations of misused funds and ignored warnings quickly push the debate onto accountability, race, and protecting vulnerable communities. As investigations unfold, the episode could reshape how taxpayer dollars are guarded and governed.
- Elon Musk’s xAI to Build $20B AI Data Center in Southaven, Mississippi
Southaven braces for a transformative leap with xAI’s MACROHARDRR—an unprecedented $20 billion AI data center poised to reshape DeSoto County. Hundreds of permanent jobs and new tax revenue are on the horizon, even as residents weigh concerns about turbine noise as construction nears a February start. A landmark project that could redefine the region’s economy and tech footprint.
- Taste of Belgium Chapter 11: What’s Next for Cincinnati’s Beloved Eatery
An iconic Cincinnati dining spot takes a measured step to safeguard its future. Taste of Belgium has filed for Chapter 11 protection, promising no closures and a plan to adapt while keeping the beloved dining room experience intact.
- Sabalenka Calls WTA Schedule Insane as Players Push for Calendar Reform
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka calls the season “insane,” highlighting a brutal schedule, penalties for skipping events, and rising concerns about player welfare. With rivals echoing the sentiment, the tour’s future and the toll on athletes are becoming the hottest topic in tennis.
- Buckeyes Seek Road Upset at Oregon in Big Ten Showdown
Two hungry programs collide in Eugene as Ohio State seeks consistency and Oregon looks to regain momentum. A late-night showdown at Matthew Knight Arena promises tense defense, crunch-time decisions, and a swing in the season’s momentum.
