Washington D. C. is in the middle of a power struggle. The city's local government is trying to regain control of its police force, but the federal government is stepping in to take over. This is not a new issue, but it has been brought to the forefront recently as the city's mayor has been pushing
Three top FBI agents have taken the Trump administration to court, claiming they were fired for not bending to political pressure. These agents, with decades of experience, say they were let go just before they could retire, all because they wouldn't play along with what they describe as a vendetta.
Chicago's city council members are pushing for a full look at a costly report on potential city savings. The report, created by Ernst & Young, cost taxpayers over $3 million. Aldermen want to see all the findings, but the mayor's team says they'll only share the final recommendations. At a recent b
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is gearing up for a significant training event focused on handling nuclear, biological, and chemical threats. From September 9th to 11th, various agencies, including the Michigan and Wisconsin National Guards, will gather at the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds in Escanab
Parasitoid wasps are like tiny detectives. They can find their prey in a crowded, smelly world. This is thanks to their super-powered sense of smell. Scientists have been studying a specific type of wasp called Microplitis mediator. They wanted to understand how these wasps use their sense of smell
Nepal is on fire, literally and figuratively. The country's capital, Kathmandu, saw its parliament building engulfed in flames. This wasn't just any fire; it was a symbolic one, ignited by the anger of a people fed up with corruption and injustice. The spark that lit this fire was a social media ba
A recent breakthrough in medical science has given hope to people waiting for organ transplants. Two men from New Hampshire have received pig kidneys, and both are doing well. This is a big deal because there are not enough human organs for everyone who needs them. The first man, Tim Andrews, has h
In a recent research project, scientists wanted to understand how bigger teens in Europe and North America feel about their health and happiness. They found something important: teens who don't feel good about their health often don't feel happy either. This is especially true for those who don't ge
In the fast-paced world of biotech, big names are making headlines. Pfizer's CEO, Albert Bourla, recently praised President Trump's Operation Warp Speed, even suggesting he might deserve a Nobel Prize. Meanwhile, Atlas Venture has raised a massive $400 million fund, but only a select few startups wi
The market for stomach cancer treatments is growing fast. It was worth $5. 51 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $12. 64 billion by 2030. This growth is driven by new drugs and therapies. The demand for affordable and painless treatments is also increasing. The aging population is another fact
