Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, spoke up about tariffs and inflation during a recent chat with senators. He said that the new tariffs might make prices go up in the coming months. This means that everyday items could cost more. Powell also mentioned that most Fed officials think cutt
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state lawmaker, has made waves in New York City politics. Born in Uganda to Indian parents, he moved to New York City at a young age. His mother is the acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, and his father is a professor at Columbia University. Mamdani's journey to politics is
California is in hot water with the federal government over its stance on transgender athletes in school sports. The U. S. Department of Education has accused the state of violating the civil rights of female students by allowing transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity. Th
A long time ago, people lived on the Ryukyu Islands near Japan. No one knows how they got there. The trip was tough because of a super strong ocean current called the Kuroshio Current. To figure it out, scientists built a boat like the ones from that time and tried the journey themselves. They used
Senators from both parties have raised strong objections to the Trump administration's proposal to slash $9 billion in federal funding. This money supports public broadcasting and various foreign aid programs. The plan targets the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds local TV and r
A heated discussion has started after President Donald Trump claimed that U. S. strikes had "obliterated" Iran's nuclear sites. This bold statement has caught the attention of experts, politicians, and the media, leading to a lot of questions and debates. Trump and his team have been firm about usi
Aaron Sorkin is back with a fresh take on the Facebook story. This time, he's not just writing but also directing a follow-up to his Oscar-winning film, The Social Network. The new project, titled The Social Network Part II, is in the works at Sony Pictures. It's not a direct sequel but more of a co
Antibiotics are everywhere. They are used to keep animals healthy and help plants grow. But what happens when these medicines end up in our oceans? Scientists have been studying this for years. They found that antibiotics can have a big impact on marine algae. These tiny plants are super important.
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is known for being hard to treat. It grows fast and doesn't respond well to most treatments. But there's a new treatment called sacituzumab govitecan (SG) that's giving hope to patients. In a big study called ASCENT, SG was compared to standard chemotherapy. The
Leeds United is making moves to strengthen their squad for their return to the Premier League. They have reached out to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's representatives to see if the Everton striker would be interested in joining them this summer. Calvert-Lewin, who has 85 career goals to his name, is a free
