In July 2025, central Texas faced devastating flash floods, leading to over 100 deaths. Many pointed fingers at President Donald Trump's administration, blaming staffing cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS) for the high death toll. However, the facts tell a more complex story. The NWS did iss
In France, undocumented immigrants face a healthcare system that is far from equal. Two main programs exist: State Medical Aid (SMA) and Urgent and Vital Care (UVC). SMA offers broad healthcare coverage, while UVC is limited to life-threatening situations. This setup raises questions about fairness
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the US health secretary known for his strong anti-vaccine stance, recently made waves by replacing all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This committee, which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has historically b
The Trump administration's recent findings on the Epstein case have sparked a wave of criticism, particularly from MAGA supporters. The DOJ and FBI concluded that there was no Epstein client list and that his death was a suicide. This conclusion has been met with skepticism and outrage from right-wi
The world of medicine is always looking for better ways to get drugs into our bodies. One exciting new idea is using tiny, hollow needles made by 3D printers. These microneedles are much smaller than the ones used in shots. They can deliver medicine through the skin without causing much pain or dama
Donald Trump has been on a mission to silence critics in the media. His latest tactic? Using the power of the government to intimidate news outlets. The Wall Street Journal, owned by Rupert Murdoch, has called out Trump for this behavior, labeling it a "low move" in a country that values a free pres
The U. S. Department of Education recently put a hold on $396 million meant for Florida's schools, causing a stir among educators. This money was supposed to support various programs, like helping students learning English and after-school activities. Schools in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco cou
In some places, the soil is not very healthy. It has something called Cadmium (Cd) in it. This is not good for plants. But, some plants are better at dealing with this than others. These are called invasive plants. They are not from around here. They come from other places and take over. Earthworms
The University of Pennsylvania has made some big changes to its sports policies. They will no longer allow transgender athletes to compete on women's teams. This decision comes after an agreement with the federal government. The school will also erase the records set by Lia Thomas, a transgender swi
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has stepped in to stop the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from firing thousands of employees. The judge said the layoffs were likely illegal and ordered the Trump administration to freeze all plans to shrink and reorganize the heal
