Lawmakers want to know more about DOGE's activities at NASA. They think NASA hasn't been clear enough about what DOGE is up to. NASA said DOGE found someone to work at NASA, but didn't say who or what they'll do. Lawmakers want to know who this person is and what they'll do. They're worried about co
Off the coast of Taiwan, a jet trainer, the AT-5 Brave Eagle, took a nosedive on February 15. The plane had just taken off from Chihhang Air Base in southern Taitung when both of its engines gave up the ghost. The pilot, Major-in-Training Lin Wei, had to bail out in a hurry. Lin had over 1, 000 hour
Poland's journey from economic struggle to success is a tale of determination and strategic alliances. The country's GDP per capita has skyrocketed since 1990, thanks to joining NATO and the EU. These institutions provided security and access to a larger market, helping Poland overcome decades of di
The Polish President, Andrzej Duda, recently shared some reassuring news. He said the U. S. won't be pulling back its troops from Poland or the NATO's eastern border. This comes at a time when there's a lot of talk about the U. S. pushing Europe to take more responsibility for its own defense.
Trump's recent actions have sparked concerns among European leaders. They worry that the U. S. might be pulling back from NATO, the military alliance that has connected the U. S. and Europe since 1949. This worry comes from talks between U. S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, and comments made
In February 2025, a wild rumor spread online claiming that Pete Hegseth, the U. S. President Donald Trump's defense secretary, was sipping alcohol from a clear cup during a NATO news conference. The event took place in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb 13, 2025. The rumor gained traction quickly, with vide
Los Angeles is buzzing with news that Mayor Karen Bass has fired Fire Chief Kristin Crowley. This move comes after a series of public criticisms from Bass about Crowley's handling of the recent Palisades fire. The mayor claims that Crowley did not inform her about the fire risk before she left for G
In a significant ruling, a federal judge in Baltimore stepped in to stop President Donald Trump's attempts to end federal support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The judge's decision came after a lawsuit filed by several groups, including the city of Baltimore and higher educati
Trump made a surprising decision to replace Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This move comes as a shock to many, especially since Brown was only the second Black general to hold this position. Brown's time in office was marked by significant global conflicts, inc
In a surprising move, the Supreme Court recently decided to keep Hampton Dellinger, the head of an independent agency that looks into whistleblower claims, in his job for a bit longer. This decision came after President Donald Trump tried to fire Dellinger shortly after returning to the White House.
