SIU Researchers Receive $523K Federal Grant for Energy-Efficient Cooling Research

Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale have received a more than 523-thousand-dollar federal grant to study new, energy-efficient cooling technology. The three-year project is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and will explore solid-state materials that
Sen. Amy Klobuchar enters governors race in Minnesota

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she is running for governor of Minnesota, launching a high-profile campaign at a moment of political upheaval and heightened tension in the state. Her decision follows Gov. Tim Walz’s unexpected
Senate Democrats block funding bills as they press for DHS changes

The Senate failed to advance a government spending package on Thursday, pushing the federal government closer to a partial shutdown set to begin just after midnight Friday. Democrats blocked a package of six spending bills, as the
The Killers, T-Pain, Avery Anna and more to perform at inaugural Freely Fest in Nashville

The non-partisan nonprofit organization Freedom Forum has unveiled the lineup for its inaugural ‘Freely Fest’, taking place on April 8th at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, and streaming live globally. The Killers, T-Pain, Dominic Fike, Janelle Monáe, and Avery
ZZ Top to launch 2026 ‘The Big One!” tour

ZZ Top has unveiled the U.S. dates for their 2026 “The Big One!” tour, taking place in addition to their joint “Dos Amigos Tour” with Dwight Yoakam. The US leg kicks off on March 21st with ZZ
