Tribal leaders are upset. They say the Education Department didn't talk to them before moving Native American education programs to other agencies. This move affects schools and colleges that serve Native students. The Education Department says it will hand over programs to the Department of Labor and the Department of the Interior. But tribal leaders say this will c...
Tom Lee, a well-known figure in the financial world, has an interesting take on how crypto prices might be a clue to what's happening in the U. S. stock market. He believes that the ups and downs of crypto could give us a heads-up on where stocks are headed. Recently, crypto prices have been on a downtrend, with Bitcoin dropping to levels not seen since April. This ...
The United States is still struggling with pregnancy health, according to a recent report. For the fourth year in a row, the country received a D+ grade. This means that one out of every 10 babies is born too early. In 2024, nearly 380, 000 babies were born prematurely. This rate is one of the highest among developed nations. Things are getting worse for some groups...
Germany and Singapore are joining forces to handle trade issues. This comes as both countries face new challenges in global trade. Germany's Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil, recently visited Singapore. He met with top leaders there. They talked about working together to make supply chains more diverse. Germany is known for exporting a lot. But it's facing problems....
The U. S. is taking a hard stance on AI chip smuggling. Four people have been accused of trying to send high-tech chips from Nvidia to China without permission. This has sparked a call for a new law to track these chips more closely. The U. S. House Select Committee on China is pushing for the Chip Security Act. This law would make it easier to track where chips are...
The State Department's annual human rights report is getting a makeover. Under the current administration, the report will now highlight issues like affirmative action and state-funded abortions as human rights violations. This shift is part of a broader change in U. S. foreign policy, which now prioritizes economic deals and policies that resonate with a specific vo...
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is back for its third year, and this time, it's making some big changes. Tickets are cheaper, and the race starts earlier. The event has been criticized in the past for being too expensive and too focused on glamour rather than the actual racing. Max Verstappen, the reigning champion, even called it "99% show and 1% sporting event" last year....
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a tough time. A big corruption scandal is shaking up his government. It's the biggest challenge since Russia's full-scale invasion. Last week, Zelenskyy fired two top officials and punished some associates. They were involved in stealing $100 million from the energy sector. Contractors paid kickbacks to get business with ...
The Justice Department recently disclosed an oversight in the case against former FBI Director James Comey. They claimed it was a minor paperwork issue, but Comey's legal team argues it's a reason to drop the charges. Comey is accused of making false statements and obstructing justice during a 2020 congressional hearing. Experts in criminal law have expressed concer...
The Kansas City Chiefs are in a tough spot right now. They have a 5-5 record, which puts them ninth in the AFC. But don't count them out just yet. Their remaining opponents have a combined record of 36-35-1. That's pretty even. Three of these teams are currently in the playoff field, and three have a winning record. So, it's not going to be easy. The Chiefs have som...