Astrocytomas are brain tumors that can strike at any age, but they often hit younger and middle-aged adults the hardest. These tumors, when they have a specific mutation in the IDH gene, tend to have a better outlook. However, when these tumors show up in people 55 and older, things get a bit murkie
A tense scene unfolded at the Kansas Statehouse. Four individuals were taken into custody after a heated confrontation. The spark? A planned Black Mass by a small group of self-described Satanists. The group, known as the Kansas City-area Satanic Grotto, had gathered to advocate for the separation
Columbia University is going through a significant change in leadership. Dr. Katrina Armstrong, who had been serving as the interim president, has decided to step down. This comes just a week after the university made some big changes to its policies. These changes seem to be a response to pressure
A young entrepreneur, Charlie Javice, was found guilty of tricking JPMorgan Chase. She claimed her startup, Frank, had millions of customers. In reality, she had only a fraction of that number. This deception cost the bank $175 million. The trial lasted five weeks in a Manhattan court. Javice, now 3
A recent presidential order has set the stage for a significant clash over voter data and election integrity. The order, signed by the president, tasks the Department of Government Efficiency with a new mission: investigating voter fraud. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security will join f
The right to challenge government actions is a fundamental part of American democracy. This right has been used by many individuals and companies over the last two centuries. However, the number of lawsuits against the second Trump administration is unprecedented, with at least 150 cases filed. Many
The Democratic Party is currently in a state of flux, with no clear leader emerging after the 2024 election losses. This has opened the door for progressive figures like Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to step into the spotlight. Sanders, once seen as an outsider w
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light many issues. One of them is the hardship faced by expatriates and their families. This is especially true for those who live and work across borders. The pandemic has made their lives even more difficult. It has highlighted how different types of uncertaint
Columbia University has a new acting president. Claire Shipman will take over the role. She is the co-chair of the board of trustees. This change comes after Katrina A. Armstrong decided to step down. She had been serving as the interim president since August. Armstrong will go back to her job at th
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) dodged a bullet recently. A federal judge stepped in to stop the Trump administration from shutting it down. The judge, Amy Berman Jackson, issued a temporary order to keep the agency running while the court decides if the shutdown is legal. The CFPB
