The world of medicine is not just about healing. It is also about influencing laws and shaping society. Medical groups often release policy statements to guide these efforts. The big question is: are these statements fair and balanced? Or do they lean more towards one side of the political spectrum?
A federal appeals court has decided not to revisit a $5 million judgment against former President Trump. This decision follows a jury's ruling in 2023 that found Trump guilty of battery and defamation involving writer E. Jean Carroll. The incident in question occurred in the 1990s at a Bergdorf Good
The political scene in the US is heating up. Two judges have now stepped in to slow down parts of a presidential order about voting. This order was issued by the president and aimed to change how people register to vote and how mail-in ballots are handled. The first judge to intervene was from a fe
This weekend, Washington, DC, is set to host a grand military parade. It's not just any parade, though. This one is a birthday gift to the president, who turns 79. But while the president enjoys his celebration, millions of people across the country are planning to make their voices heard. They're p
In Florida, protest organizers are taking extra steps to ensure safety and effectiveness, especially after recent events in Los Angeles. The deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles has set a tense atmosphere across the country. This has led to increased caution among organizers in Florida
Newark, New Jersey, is in the spotlight after four individuals managed to escape from a federal immigration detention center. This incident happened as tensions boiled over at Delaney Hall, a facility that opened this year under a massive 15-year, 1 billion dollar contract. The goal was to crack dow
Washington, D. C. is gearing up for a massive military celebration. It's the U. S. Army's 250th birthday. The event will include tanks, helicopters, and even a few horses. It's all happening on a Saturday, which also happens to be a certain president's 79th birthday. Some people are worried. They th
The House of Representatives made a significant move by voting to cut two years of funding, totaling $1. 1 billion, for public media outlets. This decision, which narrowly passed with a 214 to 212 vote, was largely along party lines, with only two Republicans switching their votes. The request for t
The Middle East is on edge following a series of Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and military leadership. Iran has promised a strong response, with its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, threatening "severe punishment. " The strikes have left many dead, including top military figures a
Brad Lander, NYC's Comptroller, is making waves in the mayoral race. He's not the top pick in polls, but he's got a fresh boost from an unusual source. A group of New Yorkers, picked by The New York Times, ranked him as their favorite candidate. This isn't a typical endorsement, but it's got Lander
