Extreme Winds and Dust Impact Kansas and Surrounding Areas
Many schools and businesses were closed on Wednesday and Thursday, along with some damage. On December 16, 2021, a historic dust storm like the Dust Bowl in the 1930s and extreme winds impacted many parts of Kansas. Salina, KS, and Manhattan, KS was no exception.
Read full storyThe U.S Senate Passes Debt Ceiling Increase to Avoid Defaulting on its Debt
The U.S Senate passed a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase that now goes to the U.S House to avoid the threat of U.S default until at least after the 2022 midterms. Various U.S Dollar billsAlexander Schimmeck/Unsplash.
Read full storyThe Supreme Court Allows Abortion Ban in Texas to Remain in Effect
The Supreme Court Justices allowed the abortion ban in Texas to stay in effect. A picture of the U.S Supreme Court BuildingAdam Szuscik/Unsplash. On December 10, 2021, the U.S Supreme Court justices ruled that abortion providers in Texas can challenge a state law in Texas that bans most abortions after six weeks.
Read full storyGas Prices in the United States will See Relief Soon
Gas prices are expected to be below $3/gallon on average next year. Many U.S customers will see relief in gas prices soon. According to the AAA, the average gas price in the U.S is $3.34/gallon as of December 8, 2021.
Read full storyThe State of the U.S Economy in Early December
In November, the number of jobs added is lower than expected for the U.S economy as it recovers from the pandemic. A person typing on a laptopGlenn Carstens-Peters/Unsplash. The U.S added about 210,000 jobs in November, lower than expected.
Read full storyWhat We Currently Know about the New COVID-19 Variant
The new variant of COVID called "Omicron" was found in South Africa. Late last week, scientists have discovered a new variant of COVID-19 in South Africa. The new COVID variant name is Omicron.
Read full storyReasons Why Having a Work-Life Balance is Important
Many people nowadays work over 40 hours/week. In the case of students, some of them might juggle classwork with a part-time job. Many people nowadays work over 40 hours/week. In the case of students, some of them might juggle classwork with a part-time job.
Read full storyExpect Minimal Travel Delays When Traveling Back Home This Weekend in Kansas
The weather for this weekend in all of Kansas and most parts outside of Kansas involves no precipitation that affects travel time. A section of open land during sunset in KansasMatt Phillps/Unsplash.
Read full storyWhy High Gas Prices in the United States are So Concerning
What happened to the gas prices in the United States these days?. Due to the price of crude oil, the average gas price as of November 23, 2021, in the U.S has spiked to $3.40/gallon, with California taking the top prize for the highest average gas prices at $4.71/gallon for regular-grade gas.
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