Russia has carried out its biggest air attack on Ukraine in months, targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread damage. The assault hit major cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Rivne, with Kyiv residents taking shelter in the metro. Two people were killed in Mykolaiv, six injured, including t
Would you believe it? Mike Johnson from Louisiana thinks Matt Gaetz, who Trump picked as Attorney General, is super smart. Like, one of the smartest people in Washington smart. He even worked with Gaetz for eight years. Johnson says Gaetz knows a lot about how the Department of Justice has been used
Imagine discovering that billions of dollars have been sent to the wrong people due to mistakes. Shockingly, this could happen even more frequently, hitting a staggering $1 trillion by 2025. One hot topic is the money spent supporting LGBTQ+ rights overseas. Is this really the best way to spend taxp
Imagine you're trying to influence people's thoughts on a big event, like hostage negotiations. You might think about leaking some secret info, right? Well, that's what an aide to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of doing. Eliezer Feldstein allegedly got his hands on a highly se
Ever wondered how online complaints can clue us into what people might do next? This study dives into just that, focusing on Beijing's government relocation project. By tracking posts on Sina Weibo from 2015 to 2019, researchers found that negative vibes online could foretell public behavior. Specif
Meet Emma, a college student from Colorado who recently started dating Kumar. They shared many interests, like biking and hiking. But as the 2024 presidential election approached, Emma found herself wondering if their political views aligned. She cared deeply about social issues and was shocked to s
Imagine if the power to decide what kids learn in school shifted from the federal government to states and parents. That's exactly what President Trump has in mind. He wants to hand over control and let each state and family make their own choices. This could lead to significant changes in student l
The cryptocurrency industry poured millions into the recent elections, hoping to shape U. S. policies in its favor. With a new administration and Congress, crypto leaders aim to influence decisions like the appointment of a crypto-friendly SEC chair and the passing of new regulations. Industry group
President Trump is on the hunt for a Treasury secretary, and two key candidates are in the spotlight: Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick. The big question on the table? Support for Trump's tariff plans, which aim to revive manufacturing and create jobs. Bessent was initially the front-runner, known fo
Russia launched a huge number of missiles and drones, targeting Ukraine's power plants. This was one of the biggest attacks since the war began. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the attack happened overnight and into the morning. Ukrainian air defenses managed to shoot down many of the
