The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made a surprising U-turn. They decided to bring back workers who were recently fired from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This agency plays a big role in keeping workers safe, especially those in risky job
Arburg, a well-known machine manufacturer based in Lossburg, Austria, has a new leader at the top. Dr. Volker Nilles started his role as the company's CEO on January 12, 2026. This makes the management team a bit bigger, with six people now leading the company. Dr. Nilles is no stranger to big role
In a surprising turn of events, three top prosecutors in Minnesota have stepped down. This happened because they disagreed with the Justice Department. The department wanted to look into the widow of a woman shot by an ICE agent. But the prosecutors thought this was not the right move. The main pro
The UN's top court is set to examine whether Myanmar's actions against the Rohingya minority constitute genocide. This case, brought by Gambia in 2019, focuses on Myanmar's 2017 military campaign in Rakhine state, which led to widespread allegations of atrocities. Myanmar, now under military rule,
Idaho's lawmakers are in a tough spot. They are dealing with a big budget problem. But this time, it's not because of the economy. It's because of their own choices. They cut taxes a lot. This was done even when the governor thought it might not be a good idea. Now, the state is short on money. The
Congress is stepping up to protect science funding. Last year, President Trump wanted to cut science funding by 22%, the biggest cut since World War II. But Congress is not letting that happen. They are working together to reverse these cuts. The Senate Appropriations Committee has released a plan.
In Switzerland, a tragic fire at a bar during New Year's celebrations has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about safety inspections. The incident, which took the lives of 40 people, mostly teenagers, has led to a heated debate about responsibility and oversight. The bar, known as "Le Co
The music industry is seeing some big changes with new leaders stepping in. HYBE America has welcomed Johanna Fuentes as their new executive vice president and head of communications. She will be in charge of all communications and public relations in North and South America. This includes handling
In a recent interview, the US President hinted that more military actions might happen in Nigeria. This comes after a strike on Christmas Day, which the US said was against Islamic State militants. The Nigerian government agreed, calling it a joint effort to fight terrorism, not about any specific r
Money for science is tight right now. Schools and labs are feeling the pinch. But this isn't new. Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, NASA faced big budget cuts. President Nixon needed funds for the Vietnam War. So, NASA's budget took a hit. This changed how NASA explored space. NASA had to get
