Think about this: what does "global health" actually mean? It's a big phrase, but what does it really cover? In the world of public health, folks have been talking about what "public" means for a long time. They've looked at the ethical and political questions that come up when we talk about helping
Senate Republicans recently pushed through a $340 billion budget plan early Friday morning, after a grueling all-night session. This move was met with strong opposition from Democrats, who tried to halt the process with numerous amendments. The vote was largely along party lines, with 52 Republicans
An 86-year-old man from Kansas City, Andrew Lester, admitted to a lesser charge in the 2023 shooting of a Black teenager, Ralph Yarl. Yarl, an honor student, accidentally rang the wrong doorbell while trying to pick up his twin siblings. Lester, who was scheduled to face trial for first-degree assau
The Department of Education is in a state of uncertainty. President Trump has been hinting at shutting it down for a while, and now he might actually do it. He's already signed a bunch of education-related executive orders and is thinking about taking more drastic steps. This week, the Department of
Vance, a politician, recently made some controversial comments about immigration policies. He suggested that those on the "far left" care more about undocumented immigrants than their own citizens. He believes that the love of fellow citizens should come before loving those outside of your own count
Imagine walking into a bustling city neighborhood at night. You see people huddled together, their faces etched with worry and desperation. This isn't a scene from a movie, but a glimpse into the daily reality of drug-related issues. Drug policy has been a hot topic in Norway for over 50 ye
The world of politics is always full of surprises. Recently Trump had a meeting with GOP leaders. Trump wants to change some tax rules. He wants to stop certain tax benefits that billionaires like sports team owners get. He also wants them to to close some tax benefits for hedge fund managers.
Ever wondered who is liable if psychiatrists are unable to prevent their patients from committing suicide? Let's examine the diverse laws around the world about a psychiatrist's legal responsibilities regarding suicide. Countries have different approaches to suicide as a crime. Some countries
Imagine this - a fossil that could rewrite the story of bird evolution. It all began on a chilly, blustery Antarctic island. In 1993, on the Antarctic Peninsula, scientists found a fossilized skeleton of an aquatic bird. Named Vegavis iaai, this find has sparked a flurry of debate. It is all becau
The Texas Senate could really shake things up when they vote on a bill with a $1 billion dollar plan to finance private education. This bill, known as a voucher scheme, is taking the lawmakers by storm. The precise details makes it seem like the state will create an education savings fund for new
