The nation's leaders are coming together to say goodbye to Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, in a weeklong event that culminates in a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral. All five living U. S. presidents will attend, setting aside their political differences to pay respects to a leader wh
A big decision came from the federal appeals court in Atlanta on Thursday. They said the special counsel's report on Donald Trump and the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack can be made public. But, there's a catch. The lower court's three-day hold is still in place, giving Trump time to appeal to the S
Just seven months before the destructive Palisades Fire swept through Los Angeles, the city slashed more than $17. 5 million from its fire department budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The total budget for the fire department was set at $819. 64 million, down from the previous year's $837. 2 mill
Public servants play a crucial role in connecting the government with its citizens. Their work directly influences how national policies are put into action. A recent study in China used the Labor Force Survey to find out more about these public servants and their professional identity. The study a
Former presidents, celebrities, and other notable figures gathered to honor Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. His remains were carried to the Capitol in a horse-drawn procession and placed on the Lincoln Catafalque, where he lay in state for two days. President Joe Biden declared Thur
Imagine this: the United States becomes Canada's 11th province. Sounds crazy, right? But let's think about it. We could have national healthcare, just like Canada. You wouldn't have to wait until you're 65 to get Medicare. In Canada, it's free for everyone. Plus, they cover abortion services without
Nearly a decade ago, the University of Missouri was in turmoil. Protests over racial injustice led to the resignation of top administrators and the hiring of a vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity, and equity. Fast forward to today, that diversity office is gone. This isn't just happening in Mis
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest person, recently hosted a live event on his social media platform with Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right political party, Alternative for Germany (AfD). This event, lasting over an hour, gave AfD a significant boost ahead of upcoming national elections.
This week started with a whopper from President Biden himself. He claimed that Republicans in Congress wanted to play politics with the border, and that his administration fought to fix it. But let's be real, the White House only started caring about the border when it became a political hot potato.
The wildfires burning across Southern California are like a preview of what's to come. As President Trump starts his second term, he'll face a climate crisis that's costing Americans big time. We're talking billions of dollars every year in damage and health costs. Hurricanes like Helene and Milton
