New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is under fire. The agency's CEO, Janno Lieber, is facing heat from lawmakers and the public over how he's handling the MTA's massive $20 billion budget. Some people, like Rep. Mike Lawler, think the MTA isn't doing a good job and wants Lieber ou
Forensic experts in Ukraine face a tough challenge—they're like detectives working with incomplete clues, and the crucial missing piece is funding. What if we could learn from other countries to fill in these gaps? One crucial step is to give each government agency its own budget for forensic work.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer decided to step down after attempts to form a new government fell apart for the second time. The People's Party, which Nehammer leads, ended negotiations with the Social Democrats, blaming "destructive forces" within the Social Democratic Party for the failure. The
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is planning some big changes. One of the first things he wants to do is make the Senate work more days. Instead of the usual four days a week, Thune is thinking about five-day workweeks. This is to help get more done, especially in the first 100 days
As 2024 wraps up, it's time to think about your money plans for the new year. Experts say it's crucial to check where you stand financially before setting goals. Ashley Lapato from YNAB suggests changing how you think about money. Instead of seeing it as a chore, imagine how it can improve your futu
Did you know that killer whales in managed care have different ways of spending their days? Scientists studied a group of killer whales to see what they were up to. They recorded videos of these amazing creatures over nine months. They looked at eight different things the killer whales did, like pla
Have you ever wondered how researchers study the Earth's heat balance? It's a bit like checking your bank account to see where money is coming and going, but for the planet! This paper dives into how scientists use data from satellites and other sources to figure out where heat is absorbed and relea
Ever wondered how the government spends our tax dollars? Well, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the dynamic billionaire duo heading the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), are on a mission to chop at least $2 trillion off the federal budget. They're eyeing big targets like the IRS
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the duo behind the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have a big promise: slash $2 trillion from the federal budget. They've got their eyes on some big targets like the IRS, Department of Education, and even Social Security payments. But experts are skeptical.
Elon Musk might be pulling Donald Trump's strings a bit too hard. The more Trump denies being controlled by Musk, the less believable he seems. Musk spent a fortune on Trump's campaign, and now he's trying to influence policy. This includes tweeting about budget details, which led to chaos in Congre
