The Justice Department has made a significant decision in the case of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed the interim US attorney for the Southern District of New York to seek the death penalty if Mangione is found gu
A prominent global law firm has struck a bargain with the White House. Willkie Farr & Gallagher has pledged to provide at least $100 million in free legal services. This money will go towards supporting veterans and fighting against antisemitism. This agreement makes Willkie the third law firm in re
The battle against measles in Texas just got tougher. Dallas County, one of the state's most crowded areas, has had to cancel over 50 free vaccine clinics. This is due to a significant cut in federal funding. These clinics were set up to offer free measles, mumps, and rubella shots to families. Many
Nintendo fans are buzzing with excitement. The wait for the Nintendo Switch 2 might be almost over. There are some important details to keep in mind. First, expect a high demand for the console. Many gamers are eager to get their hands on it. Retailers are already worried about keeping up with the d
The federal government is shaking things up. Seven agencies have revived their deferred resignation plans. This means employees can choose to leave their jobs early and still get a few months of pay. The departments of Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development,
In a surprising turn of events, the House of Representatives found itself in a state of temporary chaos. This happened after a group of Republicans joined forces with Democrats to block a rule proposed by their own party's leadership. The rule in question aimed to stop a vote on allowing new parents
Princeton University is in hot water. The Trump administration has put a stop to dozens of research grants, putting the school under the microscope. This move is part of a broader campaign targeting elite universities, with a focus on combating antisemitism. The university's president, Christopher
The National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies have abruptly ended nearly three dozen research projects led by Harvard-affiliated hospitals. This move has left many scientists scrambling. The cuts have hit Mass General Brigham, the nation’s top hospital for research grants, hard. The h
The FDA's tobacco control efforts have hit a major roadblock. The agency's top tobacco regulator, Brian King, was suddenly removed from his post. This move is part of a larger shake-up within the FDA, where many experienced leaders have been leaving or being dismissed. King's departure is significan
The landscape of medical coverage in North Texas has seen a significant shift. Two large healthcare systems, Southwestern Health Resources and UT Southwestern, are no longer part of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas network. This change affects a range of insurance plans, including commercial,
