The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, Ben Cohen, found himself in handcuffs after a dramatic protest during a Senate hearing. The event took place in a Senate committee room, where Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying. Cohen was not alone in his protest; six others joi
Political decisions can have a big impact on science. Sometimes this is good. But sometimes it can be bad. It can even make scientists scared to speak up. This is what happened when Trump made big cuts to science budgets. Many researchers felt the heat. They worried about getting backlash. But
The U. S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about birthright citizenship. This is a big deal, as it could change how Americans prove their citizenship. The controversy started when President Trump tried to alter the 14th Amendment. He wanted to stop children of immigrants from automatically bec
In a world where political views are often set in stone, it's interesting to see how unexpected supporters can shake things up. This is not about dramatic changes, but about how people's opinions on policies can shift when someone from their own group supports something unusual. For instance, if a l
In the aftermath of the Syrian civil war, a wave of optimism swept through the business community. Rasin Katta, a Syrian entrepreneur, received an unexpected call from a former business associate in Damascus. The message was clear: It was time to restart their operations and prepare the factory for
The southern city of Khan Younis in Gaza faced a brutal night. More than 50 people lost their lives in heavy airstrikes. This was the second night of intense bombing. The strikes happened while the U. S. President was visiting the Middle East. Many hoped his visit would bring a ceasefire or more aid
In a significant move, a US president recently visited the largest US military base in the Middle East, located in Qatar. This visit was not just about paying tribute to the troops but also about strengthening ties between the two countries. The president highlighted a massive deal where Qatar agree
A leader's trip to the Middle East has sparked a mix of reactions. The visit, the first major one of the second term, has stirred up both local and international politics. The president was gifted a $400 million plane from Qatar. This offer has been met with criticism from both major political parti
Britain is in talks with several nations to establish migrant return hubs. These hubs would temporarily house migrants who have been denied asylum in the UK while arrangements are made for their deportation. This initiative is seen as a significant step in managing irregular migration more effective
Missouri is in the spotlight again for its shifting abortion laws. Six months after voters approved an amendment protecting abortion rights, Republican lawmakers are pushing back. They've approved a new referendum that, if passed, would repeal the current amendment and impose stricter abortion laws.
