The commentary says Elon Musk is becoming a major Republican donor as Mitch McConnell leaves the national stage, after decades of McConnell’s efforts to loosen campaign-finance limits. It says Musk gave about $300 million to Trump and Republicans in 2024 and nearly $450 million to Republicans this election cycle, including $158 million to the McConnell associates-founded Senate Leadership Fund. It also links Musk’s political influence to SpaceX’s federal contracts and its control of satellite services used
A new legal challenge questions another ruling by Judge Lauren Ogden, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The report provided does not specify which ruling is being challenged or who filed the challenge.
The Lexington Herald-Leader examines how Kentucky Amendment 1 would change the state constitution. The provided text does not specify the amendment’s provisions or its status.
A lawsuit alleging that a Kentucky sheriff assaulted a handcuffed woman has been settled, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The headline did not disclose the sheriff’s name or
As apples ripen on trees, green chlorophyll in their skin breaks down, revealing other pigments. The mix of pigments—and the apple’s final color—varies by variety and growing conditions, including sunlight and temperature. These changes create the familiar range of green, yellow and red apples.
Lexington now has a database listing code violations by landlord. The resource gives people looking for rentals a way to review landlords’ violation records.
The struggling Miami Heat made an offensive adjustment that helped spark the team. The change also ended a slump for Bam Adebayo, a former Kentucky player.
The chair of the Fayette County school board, whom state lawmakers tried to oust, has attracted donations from prominent supporters. The headline does not identify the chair or donors.
Jefferson County Public Schools reported that chronic absenteeism fell to 31% last school year as Kentucky targets missed class. Severe truancy cases remained nearly unchanged.