The 25th Amendment, added to the Constitution in 1967, was meant to fix a big hole in the rules about who takes over if the president can’t do the job. Before 1967, the vice presidency stayed empty for years at a time—sometimes because the VP died, resigned, or became president themselves. That’s wh
What if the world ended quietly, not with fire but with a virus? A young scientist survives while millions die. Alone but alive, he wanders streets emptied of people, only to find others—but most are broken by loss. Together they form a small group, trying to rebuild. But rebuilding what, exactly?
During a heated online exchange, a world leader hinted at serious consequences if rivals refused to back down. His words suggested dramatic action against critical systems that keep a country running. Critics quickly labeled the statement reckless and dangerous, comparing it to some of history’s wor
A new movie is shaking up how we see mental health on screen. Called Dr. Q, it follows a doctor who helps others while dealing with her own problems, showing how tough it can be to care for people when life feels empty. Instead of just action or jokes, this film mixes drama with real stories, making
Breast cancer hits women in Indonesia hardest when it’s found too late. Many cases get missed because check-ups are rare in poorer or rural areas. Tools made for rich countries might not work here either, since lifestyle and genes there are different from Indonesia. A group of experts decided to te
When Ebola struck eastern Congo between 2018 and 2020, the country was already dealing with more than just a deadly virus. War zones, weak health services, and deep distrust in leaders turned this outbreak into a tougher challenge. Vaccines arrived fast—too fast for some—and not everyone trusted the
Chicago’s famous McCormick Mansion, once home to Lawry’s Prime Rib and a quirky Scandinavian buffet, is getting a fresh makeover. A 66‑year‑old entrepreneur who made his money in health tech is pouring about $50 million into a 36, 000‑sq‑ft entertainment center called The Hand & The Eye. He wants th
A new Florida law gives the governor, the state’s security chief and cabinet members the authority to name any organization they believe is extremist as a “terrorist group. ” Once an entity receives that label, the state can shut it down and cut its funding. The bill also says students will be
The study looked at six different amine‑rich pollutants that often show up in sewage sludge. These chemicals have various types of nitrogen groups—primary, secondary, tertiary and even quaternary ammonium. Researchers found that the first reactions these pollutants undergo are mainly adding a hydrox
A teachers' group at Mott Community College has filed a complaint saying the board chair gave conflicting statements about how the college hired its next president. The union claims the chair’s sworn testimony in December didn’t match what the board officially recorded months earlier. Official notes
