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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Trumps Bumpy Third Start

Trump’s third week as the president was packed with lots of international drama, bureaucratic turmoil and controversy surrounding Elon Musks' role in the government. All action started with Trump’s tariff ban on goods coming from Mexico and Canada, but politicians and the public spoke up again

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Feb 04 2025CRYPTO

Inside the Bid to Shape US Crypto Policy

Picture this: Tech gurus and crypto supporters across America are eagerly seeking a spot on the new crypto advisory council firestorm. No, there's no app but word of this is spreading fast, causing a frenzy. The now former President, stepped into office, and liked it, promising a bright future for

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Troops, Trade, and Trials: High-Stakes Politics

Imagine this: the world watches as a tense game of chess unfolds between the United States and China. Meanwhile, a different kind of battle rages on in the halls of power in Mexico and El Salvador. Picture this: Mexico is in a hurry to beef up security at its northern border. Why? Presiden

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Feb 04 2025SCIENCE

Tracking Microbe Growth: The New Game Changer

The detailed study of microbes and their growth is vital for understanding their behavior and improving related projects. For many years, scientists used different methods to monitor these growth curves. However, it wasn't always easy or accurate. Two big problems were low automation and inefficien

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Feb 04 2025CRIME

Unchecked Stop-and-Frisk: A Growing Concern

New York's cops still have a big problem with stop-and-frisk tactics. This is according to a recent report filed in Manhattan federal court. The report reveals that anti-crime units, known as Neighborhood Safety Teams and Public Safety Teams, are making way too many unlawful stops. This happens at l

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

How daily exercise varies among older men and women

How often does everyday activity change as you get older? One study decided to dive in to see if anything could explain the differences between men and women. Exercise in older adults varies, like how some might enjoy a morning walk while others prefer snoozing in the sun. Turns out, that this is s

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Trump Talks Tough and then Takes a Breather

Things heated up in the early week. Trump and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum already agreed to step back from imposing tariffs on the other’s goods. This happened in a month after a quick phone chat. Sheinbaum will send 10, 000 troops to the region to halt drugs and illegal

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Feb 03 2025FINANCE

Tariffs and The Stock Market: Why It All Matters

Tariffs have been in the spotlight. The stock market reacted to the news of tariffs on Monday. The S&P 500 dipped 0. 6% during midday trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite saw a 0. 1% and 1% loss respectively. Asian and European markets, howe

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Feb 03 2025POLITICS

Federal Funds in Question: The Fight Over Federal Money Freeze

The recent legal battle over a potential federal funding freeze is getting more complicated. In a split second before the freeze began, one of the judges in a Washington courtroom blocked the plan. This swift action came from a judge who understands the dangerous implications of halting federal gran

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Feb 03 2025RELIGION

When Sports and Faith Collide

In the heart of Louisiana, a scandal rocked the Catholic Church in New Orleans. This was more than a simple local news story. It was a huge deal for a city where Catholicism is a big part of life. The scandal was about sex-abuse allegations. The Church was in trouble. The New Orleans Saints, a majo

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