West Virginia National Guard to aid in Trump administration’s DC crackdown

West Virginia is sending 300 to 400 members of its National Guard to the nation’s capital to assist in the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department.
News We Love: WWII Navy veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Antonio Marquez was on the Honor Flight this year to visit the WWII memorial.
Failure of talks for plastic treaty turn focus back to reduce, reuse, recycle. How’s that going?

Here’s what to know about how successful the efforts to recycle and cut plastic production have been and the challenges that come with them.
What are PBMs? How a bipartisan push could impact prescription drug access

Lawmakers say middlemen in the prescription drug pipeline are limiting access to medications. It’s gotten the attention of both sides of the aisle, but reforms are stalled in Congress.
‘RushTok’ backlash: Why sororities aren’t letting prospects post online

Kylan Darnell is a TikTok star known for documenting sorority recruitment, but she decided to step back from posting this year.
Israel’s West Bank settlement plan could ‘bury’ the prospect of a Palestinian state. Here’s why

“They will talk about a Palestinian dream, and we will continue to build a Jewish reality,” Israel’s far-right finance minister said.
Alien ship? Satellite? Strange glowing light spotted in skies above East Coast

No need for alarm — there’s a very normal, interesting explanation for the strange light in the sky.
Savannah council approves rezoning for Highlands, sparking debate

Savannah’s city council approved a rezoning plan for the Highlands, allowing space for new apartments and retail. Residents worry about traffic and infrastructure strain.
Shower and storm chances on the way this weekend

A look at the timing of rain and when will be the best time for outdoor activities
Trump says a peace accord, rather than ceasefire, is ‘the best way’ to end Russia-Ukraine War

President Donald Trump says his historic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin was successful, but the path to peace in Ukraine remains unclear.