D C

Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Car Makers Set For a Bumpy Ride

In a recent move, US automakers are facing challenging times. The new tariffs on goods coming in from Canada, Mexico and China will likely add strain. A heavy barrier to these items crossing US borders has been put in place. When we speak of these goods, we're talking about cars, car parts, machines

reading time less than a minute
Feb 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Come Together for a Night of Music and Fundraising

The city of Los Angeles might have been reeling from devastating wildfires. But that didn't stop the music industry from coming together for a night of celebration and fundraising. Usually, this event is a glamorous affair with a red carpet and plenty of press. But this year, it was toned down a bit

reading time less than a minute
Feb 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

All Glitz and No Glare: Celebrity Looks From the Grammy's Big Night

On Feb 2nd, 2025, the 67th Grammy Awards hit the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles. With Trevor Noah hosting the iconic event, fans across the nation tuned in for a night of music and splendor. The Grammys is always a dazzling display of the best musicians and the best style the world had to off

reading time less than a minute
Feb 03 2025HEALTH

Gluten Worries: Kids with Celiac Disease Spotlight

Celiac disease is a common immune system issue in the gut. It pops up in kids and shows up with special antibodies that don't like something called transglutaminase 2. First things first, these antibodies are like the body's alarm system going off. Kids often have celiac disease right in

reading time less than a minute
Feb 02 2025CRIME

Life After Captivity Hostages of Hamas share their survival stories

Taken as hostages in October 2023, several Israeli soldiers experienced the worst professional and personal damages such as isolation, forced labor, and constant fear. The treatment of hostages included harsh physical and psychological torture by Hamas. Thaman Five Thai nationals a

reading time less than a minute
Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Can Lifestyle Changes Help Alzheimer’s Disease?

The effect of major lifestyle changes on mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease is no small matter. It is really important to actually prove that lifestyle changes work for Alzheimer’s. Rigorous clinical trials are needed to test whether lifestyle interventions can

reading time less than a minute
Feb 02 2025POLITICS

Aid Uncertainty - What Happens Now?

In Uganda and South Sudan, millions rely on US aid for survival, education, and health. The Trump administration has suspended most of this aid. Children in Uganda have received free education, funded by the US. Though the idea is to prevent misuse of funds, this pause could have long lasting eff

reading time less than a minute
Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Medicaid in the Crosshairs: What You Need to Know

Let's dive right in. Big changes might be coming to Medicaid. The government's new efficiency drive, led by Elon Musk, has a huge target on its back: $1 trillion in spending cuts. To put that into perspective, the federal government spent a whopping $6. 75 trillion in 2024. Almost two-third

reading time less than a minute
Feb 02 2025SCIENCE

Unexpected Discoveries rockets and coral

A big surprise in the sky was a rocket blasting off. Someone near Turks and Caicos spotted it on a recent January night in 2023. The sky was full of light! She wasn't seeing stars or meteors. This was a test of SpaceX Starship to Mars. But when they tried to control the ship, it flashed and came cra

reading time less than a minute
Feb 02 2025HEALTH

Supercharging Animal Health: The Power of Big Data in Vet Research

The world is getting a lot more complex, with issues like bioterrorism, climate change, and urbanization on the rise. All of these factors have led to the emergence of new diseases, especially in pets and farm animals. Pathogens are sneaking into new populations, causing issues with reproduction, pr

reading time less than a minute