Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin, soon to represent Michigan, recently highlighted an important worry: the military might be swayed by politics. She was questioned about President-elect Trump's choice for Defense Secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, known for his tough stance on diversity progr
This weekend's "Saturday Night Live" cold open was all about politics. Dana Carvey played Joe Biden and James Austin Johnson played Donald Trump in a sketch inspired by their recent meeting at the White House. The two sat by a cozy fireplace, discussing Trump's surprising cabinet picks. Biden was se
Have you ever wondered why some people don't see the value in a college education, even though it's getting cheaper? Paul Peterson, a professor at Harvard, says that people might feel like they're not getting enough back, but the data actually shows that a college degree is worth more now than ever
Ever thought about the tiny bugs living inside our bellies? These are our gut microbiome, and they have a big job to do! Meet NEC, a nasty sickness that hits premature babies. Scientists are eager to figure out why some babies get it and others don't. They've found that kids with NEC have different
Hand surgery departments have been navigating a complex landscape over the past ten years. One significant shift has been the move towards performing more procedures in outpatient settings. This change helps hospitals save money and create more space for patients needing overnight care. However, it
It’s been five years since Apple Arcade started, and it’s still going strong. Instead of fizzling out, the ad-free gaming service keeps adding new games every month. Some of them are even surprises, like a 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV. In 2025, the service will get even bigger. Recently, Apple reve
Donald Trump's choice of Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence has sparked a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers. They argue that Gabbard, a former House representative, is too cozy with Russia to lead the country's intelligence agency. Jason Crow, a House Democrat from Colora
In the days following his reelection, Donald Trump started unveiling his Cabinet choices. These are the folks who'll run the federal government for the next four years. Among them are some regular Republicans, like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, and some wildly unqualified extremists, s
The House of Representatives is now more aligned with Donald Trump than ever before. A large chunk of the Republican members, about two-thirds, are new to Congress and have only known Trump as their party leader. This makes Trump's agenda easier to push through the House compared to the Senate, wher
Ever wondered how low energy intake affects male athletes? A recent study dived into this topic, focusing on how not having enough energy impacts various performance outcomes. The researchers also looked into whether there's a direct relationship between the level of energy intake and performance, a
