Tribal leaders are upset. They say the Education Department didn't talk to them before moving Native American education programs to other agencies. This move affects schools and colleges that serve Native students. The Education Department says it will hand over programs to the Department of Labor and the Department of the Interior. But tribal leaders say this will c...
The U. S. Department of Education is in the final stages of talks with Harvard University. This comes after a series of probes into the school's adherence to federal guidelines. Some folks see these actions as a form of political targeting. The situation started when the Trump administration took a closer look at Harvard's policies. The goal was to ensure they were ...
The U. S. has taken a bold step by labeling a group linked to Venezuela's president as a terrorist organization. This move opens up new possibilities for the Pentagon, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The group in question, Cartel de los Soles, is accused of working with another gang, Tren de Aragua, to smuggle drugs into the U. S. Hegseth didn't hold ba...
A new drug called Amvuttra is making waves in the UK. It's designed to help people with a rare heart condition called ATTR-CM. This condition happens when faulty proteins build up in the heart, which can make it hard for the heart to work properly. The drug is already approved for this use, as well as for nerve damage caused by the same condition. The UK's health wa...
The State Department's annual human rights report is getting a makeover. Under the current administration, the report will now highlight issues like affirmative action and state-funded abortions as human rights violations. This shift is part of a broader change in U. S. foreign policy, which now prioritizes economic deals and policies that resonate with a specific vo...
Sugar is doing more harm than just making you gain weight. New research shows it's directly attacking the cells in your gut that keep you healthy. These cells help repair your gut lining, but sugar damages them, leading to inflammation and long-term health problems. This isn't just about sugar feeding bad bacteria. Even without bacteria, sugar can cause serious gut ...
A German science company, Merck KGaA, has teamed up with a US-based firm, Valo Health Inc. , to fight Parkinson's disease. They're using a powerful AI platform to dig through a massive amount of data. This includes over 17 million patient records and biobank samples. The goal? To find new ways to treat Parkinson's and similar conditions. This isn't Merck's first rod...
North Texas airports had a rough day on Thursday. DFW and Dallas Love Field saw more than a thousand flights delayed or canceled. This was all thanks to some heavy rain and thunderstorms that rolled in. DFW Airport, which is a big deal for American Airlines, had nearly 900 delays and over 300 cancellations. Meanwhile, Dallas Love Field, home to Southwest Airlines, h...
Let's talk about a recent event that raised eyebrows and concerns. A group of U. S. Congress members, including Colorado Rep. Jason Crow, shared a video. In it, they reminded military personnel about their right to refuse illegal orders. This is a big deal because it's about upholding the law and the Constitution. Now, here's where things get interesting. President ...
Dick Cheney, the former vice president, passed away recently at 84. He was known for his significant role in expanding presidential powers and shaping the nation's response to 9/11. His memorial service took place, but one notable figure was missing: Donald Trump. Trump was not invited to the service. This might not be surprising, given Cheney's public stance agains...