Have you ever thought about how decisions that impact our lives are made? For instance, why did some countries handle the COVID-19 pandemic better than others? It’s not just about politics; science plays a huge role too. Three scholars, Collins, Evans, and Reyes-Galindo, have an interesting idea. T
Four years after the tragic Capitol attack, the U. S. Congress is set to certify Donald Trump's presidential win, with tight security measures in place. While no major disruptions are expected this year, uncertainty lingers. Trump, who denies losing the last election, will soon be president again, r
Four years have passed since the storming of the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The event has left a lasting impact, with nearly 1, 600 individuals prosecuted for their involvement. Some are still behind bars, facing serious charges like assault and seditious conspiracy. Others, charged with less
For several days, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been pushing back against claims made by Elon Musk about the handling of child sex abuse cases in the UK. Musk, who is known for his social media presence and business ventures, has been vocal about the scandal, even suggesting that King Char
In a recent twist to an old saga, Donald Trump's legal team is pushing for a pause in the hush money case stemming from his 2016 presidential campaign. The case revolves around a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, with the judge eager to wrap things up swiftly to serve justice. Trump's
Have you ever heard of a president refusing to leave their office, even when the law says they must? That’s exactly what’s happening in South Korea. Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been holed up in his compound, ignoring detention warrants. This all started after he declared martial law in a p
On Monday, a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank was attacked by gunmen. The attack, which happened in the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq, left three people dead and seven injured. This incident comes amidst a surge in violence since Hamas's attack from Gaza last October. The victims
President Biden just signed a law that's making a big difference for public workers like teachers, firefighters, and police officers. This new law, called the Social Security Fairness Act, is fixing a long-standing problem that cut benefits for those with public service pensions. The law will get ri
On January 6, Vice President Kamala Harris will face a tough job. She'll preside over the counting of the Electoral College votes that show Donald Trump as the winner, even though she was on the losing side. This task, required by the Constitution, has been done by many vice presidents before. It's
The Federal Reserve's top banking regulator, Michael Barr, is leaving his supervisory role next month. This move comes amid speculation that President-elect Donald Trump wants a more bank-friendly candidate. Barr will stay on as a Fed governor until 2026, but his resignation as the vice chair for su
