The health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , had a rough time in front of Congress. He was there to talk about the next year's budget. But, the Democrats had other plans. They grilled him about the big changes he's making right now. These changes include firing lots of people and cutting funds for
In the heart of the Gaza Strip, a grim reality unfolded on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes that left at least 70 people dead, including 22 children. The strikes hit both northern and southern parts of Gaza, turning what should have been a normal day into
Expanding access to mental health services might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about crime prevention. However, recent findings suggest that it could be a powerful tool. This is not about targeting specific individuals or tailoring treatments to prevent crime. Instead, it's
New York City in the 1990s was a mess. Crime was high, and the city seemed out of control. But then something amazing happened. The city's crime rate dropped dramatically. This change was not due to big social programs or fancy theories. Instead, it was the result of creative policing and a new appr
A long-awaited breakthrough happened in a cold case from 2014. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office made an arrest in the murder of seven-year-old Terrez Coleman. This arrest came after a decade of hard work and new technology. In 2014, Terrez was tragically killed in a d
The Trump administration has stepped into a legal battle involving a Jewish professor. The professor, Leah Garrett, works at CUNY's Hunter College. She claims that she faced a hostile work environment due to antisemitic protests on campus. These protests happened after the Hamas attacks on Israel in
The Clean Water Act has a rule. It says the Environmental Protection Agency must set limits on certain things in our water. These things could be chemicals, living organisms, or physical conditions. The goal is to keep people safe from harm. For a long time, the EPA used a simple method to set these
A teacher's comments about a Jewish holiday sparked a heated debate and a lengthy investigation in a California school district. The California Department of Education recently ruled that the Tamalpais Union High School District mishandled an investigation into alleged antisemitic remarks made by a
Forensic psychiatry is all about making society safer by reducing the chances of crime. It's like trying to predict and prevent storms before they hit. But even with all the efforts, some people keep committing crimes. This is where the idea of using biological signs, or biomarkers, comes in. These
Gender critical feminists (GCF) are known for their opposition to gender identity theory (GIT) and queer theory (QT). They believe these theories could harm women and the feminist movement. However, GCF fully support the idea that homosexuality is a normal part of human sexuality. This support leads
