In 2025, the Republican-controlled Congress had a packed agenda. They made big changes that will affect everyone in the U. S. This year was also full of drama, with internal fights and government shutdowns. One major move was making Trump's tax cuts permanent. This was a big win for Republicans. Th
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is taking legal action against the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The reason? A sudden cut of nearly $12 million in federal funding. This money was crucial for various child health programs. The AAP claims these cuts threaten dozens of
The entertainment world is stepping up to help find Christina Lynn Downer, the missing sister of Jimmy Fowlie, a well-known writer and actor. Fowlie, recognized for his work on Saturday Night Live and other shows, has been actively seeking his sister since she vanished in late November. The situatio
Quercetin is a superstar nutrient found in many fruits and veggies. It's great for health, but getting it out of plants is tricky. Old ways use lots of time and bad chemicals. Now, scientists made a smart polymer that loves quercetin. It's like a magnet, but for molecules. They made this polymer us
Lizzo recently shared her perspective on Nicki Minaj's support for Donald Trump. She admitted she was unaware of the situation until she received messages about it. After looking into it, Lizzo had a lot to say. She started by pointing out that one celebrity's opinion of another doesn't really matt
The UFC is changing. It's not just about the best fighters anymore. It's about who can draw a crowd. This is clear from recent decisions. First, there's Rinat Fakhretdinov. He won all his fights in the UFC. But his contract wasn't renewed. This is strange. It shows the UFC might care more about ent
Rep. Kat Cammack from Florida recently spoke about U. S. military action in Africa. She believes that if extremists in Nigeria don't stop their activities after recent strikes, Congress should vote on further actions. This is important because it ensures that the administration doesn't act alone wit
A bright and ambitious woman, Annie Surman, found herself in a dark place after working at a major tech company. She was a standout student, a Columbia graduate, and even interned with NASA. But her time at MongoDB, a data storage company, took a toll on her mental health. Annie's parents say she s
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is in a legal battle with a jazz musician. Chuck Redd canceled his annual Christmas Eve concert. He did this to protest the center's new name. The center is now called the Trump-Kennedy Center. Richard Grenell is the president of the Kennedy Center. He sen
In a quiet town east of Charlotte, NC, a sudden and violent incident shook the community. Two police officers were shot while responding to a call at a local gift shop. The suspect, who opened fire, was killed by police. The officers, initially in critical condition, later stabilized. Their identiti
