Doug LaMalfa, a Republican representative from California, has passed away at the age of 65. The news came as a shock to many, as he had been serving in Congress since 2013. The Butte County Sheriff's Office reported that a 911 call was made from LaMalfa's home on Monday night due to a medical emerg
Senate Democrats are pushing for new laws to stop taxpayer money from going to people who attacked the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This comes five years after the event. One proposed law would prevent any compensation fund for the rioters. Another law would stop federal money from being used t
The Trump administration has decided to pause $10 billion in funds for social services and child care in five states led by Democrats. This move, reported first by the New York Post, affects California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. The Health and Human Services (HHS) department claim
In the UK, a big study called PINEAPPLE is looking at how kids do before and after surgery. The idea is to see if checking kids over before they go under anesthesia helps things go smoother. This check-up is called pediatric preassessment. It's like a pre-flight check for kids before they have surg
The U. S. debt has reached a staggering $38. 5 trillion, which is more than the country's GDP. This means the government owes more than it makes in a year. The interest on this debt alone is over $1 trillion every year, which is more than what the U. S. spends on its military. Most of this debt is
BitMEX is shaking things up by introducing Equity Perps, a fresh type of contract that lets people trade big US stocks and indexes around the clock. Think Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and even the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. These contracts are collateralized with crypto, meaning you can use your digital assets to
In the ever-changing world of cryptocurrency, investors are making a big move. They are now putting their money into AI-related tokens instead of memecoins. This shift shows that people are looking for more substance in their investments. AI tokens are leading the way. For example, Render Network's
America's national debt is a massive problem. It has reached over $38 trillion. This number keeps growing fast. Interest payments alone are around $1 trillion each year. Experts warn this is not sustainable. One person who has ideas on how to tackle this is Mark Cuban. He thinks health insurance co
A big change is happening in how kids get their vaccines. The government is now suggesting fewer shots. This shift is getting attention, especially from people who think the old rules were too strict. A senator from Kansas, who is also a doctor, thinks this is a good move. He said it might help peo
Boston is facing a tough flu season. Two very young kids, both under 2 years old, have died from the flu. This brings the total number of child flu deaths in the state to four this season. The city has seen a big jump in flu cases. From December 14 to December 27, 2025, confirmed flu cases went up
