Author: Jack Birle

Millions in the path of totality of Monday’s total solar eclipse were enthralled as it traversed the United States from Texas to Maine. The path of totality for the eclipse goes from Eagle Pass, Texas, to Caribou, Maine, and will engulf parts of the U.S. in darkness at various times from roughly 2:40 p.m. Eastern…

Eligible Alaska residents who have yet to get their payments from the state Department of Revenue as part of the Permanent Fund Dividend will receive their checks in 10 days. Those who will get their checks on April 18 include eligible residents who have not gotten their payments from the Permanent Fund Dividend program from 2023 or earlier and have…

In several key swing states, voting laws have changed heading into the 2024 election, which could affect how pivotal races in those states end up. The race for the White House between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will likely be decided by various states that have changed laws aimed at either improving…

Pennsylvania is shaping up as a key state in the 2024 election, and some are warning divisions in the Republican Party could cost the GOP in November. Former President Donald Trump won the Keystone State in 2016 en route to winning the presidency, while his loss in 2020 in the state and the presidential election…

Much of the United States will experience the astronomical wonder of a total solar eclipse on Monday. The event will engulf millions of people as the daytime sun will be temporarily blocked by the moon, creating darkness during typical daylight hours. With the coming astronomical event, here is what to know. What is a solar…

The House Freedom Caucus chairman, one of the eight Republicans who voted to oust former Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the speakership, is looking for help from the current House speaker to avoid losing his own seat. Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) is facing a spirited primary challenge and is hoping to get every endorsement he can,…

A rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, rattled the greater New York City area on Friday morning. The earthquake occurred at 10:23 a.m. EDT, according to the United States Geological Survey, and shook other Northeastern cities, including as far south as Philadelphia and as far north as Boston. Gov. Kathy Hochul…

A rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, rattled the greater New York City area on Friday morning. The earthquake occurred at 10:23 a.m. EDT, according to the United States Geological Survey, and shook other Northeastern cities, including as far south as Philadelphia and as far north as Boston. Gov. Kathy Hochul…

In 13 days, eligible Alaska residents who have yet to get their checks from the state as part of the Permanent Fund Dividend will receive their payment. Alaskans who will get their payments from the Alaska Department of Revenue on April 18 include those who have not gotten their checks from the Permanent Fund Dividend program from 2023 or earlier and have…

Former first lady Melania Trump is reportedly making her return to the campaign trail for the presidential bid of her husband, former President Donald Trump. Melania Trump will host a fundraising event for the Log Cabin Republicans, a GOP LGBT group, at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on April 20, according to Politico. The event comes after…