Ed Martin, a conservative activist, has taken the helm as the interim U. S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Martin was once a staunch supporter of Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 election and represented some of the rioters who stormed the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. His appo
U. S. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his desire for NATO members to increase their defense spending. He wants them to contribute 5% of their GDP to defense, a significant jump from the current 2% target set in 2014. Trump believes this will reduce the U. S. 's burden in protecting NATO
Ever heard about the tiny microbes living inside fruit flies that could turn the tables in our fight against these irritating pests? Scientists are uncovering how these gut microbes can boost the flies' immune system and even block diseases. This breakthrough could transform how we handle fruit fly
In the midst of a chilly political climate, Taiwan's parliament has frozen billions in defense spending, sparking worries about the country's readiness to defend itself. The US, Taiwan's main ally and arms supplier, is watching closely as tensions with China grow. Despite being a democratically rule
Did you know that the rainfall in Taiwan during typhoons is largely influenced by where the storm goes? Usually, the better a model predicts the storm's path, the better it can forecast how much rain will fall. But a recent study found that for typhoons moving in a specific way—from the southwest—th
Ever wondered where your phone's brain comes from? It's tiny, powerful, and often made in Taiwan. But, President Trump has big plans to change that with new tariffs. He wants to bring chipmaking back to the U. S. , which could mean your next phone costs a lot more. Let's talk about TSMC. They're a
Ever thought about how tiny budgets lead to big results in Chinese startups? Let's take DeepSeek, a chatbot that seemingly outperforms its rivals. But here's a twist: it might be using tech from giants like OpenAI without asking. This method, called "distillation, " lets small models mimic the behav
Last year, Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy. This time, their former suitor, Frontier Airlines, is trying once again to merge with them. This move comes as budget airlines face tough times. Frontier is offering Spirit a mix of its own debt and stocks. They've been talking to Spirit's board, mana
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a significant step, stripping former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley of his security detail and clearance. This move comes with an order for the Defense Department's inspector general to review Milley's conduct. The goal? To determine if Milley's m
Imagine this: you're among the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Now, picture the Republican Party proposing major cuts to this lifeline, aiming to fund tax cuts and immigration policies. Democrats warn these changes could strip 22 million people of their health coverage, br
