A federal judge stepped in and ordered a two-week halt to a significant phase of a presidential plan to reduce the size of the federal government. The judge's decision came just hours after an urgent court hearing. The judge's order prevents two dozen agencies from proceeding with mass layoffs and p
A retired Air Force officer has been chosen for a big role at NASA. Matthew Anderson is the name. He was nominated to be the deputy administrator of NASA. This news came out on May 6. It was not widely known until a social media post by the Space Force Association on May 7. Anderson has a long histo
NASA is making big strides with its Artemis 2 moon mission. The massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is taking shape inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Technicians recently added the rocket's second stage, known as the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stag
Nick Saban, the legendary coach, is set to take on a new role. He will be co-leading a group focused on college football. This group will tackle some big issues in college sports. These include the transfer portal, how boosters support athletes, and the employment of college athletes. This is not
First off, let's talk about how tariffs are shaking up the toy industry. Mattel, the company behind Barbie, has announced that it will have to raise prices on some of its products in the U. S. This move comes as a direct result of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The company has also
The Energy Star program, a key player in helping households save on energy bills, is on the chopping block. This program, which has been around since 1992, gives people the lowdown on how much energy their appliances use. It's a big deal because it helps folks make smarter choices when buying big-ti
The Trump administration has decided to change its approach to AI chip exports. It plans to replace a rule set by the Biden administration. This rule was supposed to limit the export of AI chips. It would have affected companies like Nvidia and AMD. The Biden rule was criticized for being too compl
Cheryl, the singer known for her time in Girls Aloud, has taken on a significant role. She is now in charge of managing Liam Payne’s estate, which is worth $32. 2 million. This comes after the tragic death of the former One Direction star. Payne died in October 2024 after a fall from a hotel balcony
The House Judiciary Committee Democrats are digging into a controversial move by the Trump administration. They are looking into the decision to freeze funding for hundreds of organizations that help crime victims and run safety programs. This all started when CBS News reported that the Justice Depa
The Seattle 2025 Worldcon is facing a stir, not because of the Hugo Awards, but due to a different issue. The event, where the Hugos are given out every year, is in hot water over the use of AI. Three important people have quit their jobs because of this. They want everyone to know that the Hugos we
