USAID staff were given a peculiar task. They were asked to shred and burn classified documents. This wasn't a usual request. It was part of a larger plan to clear out classified safes and personnel documents from a Washington DC office. The task was to be completed in an all-day disposal event. This
Ben and Sara's journey on a popular reality TV show ended in a dramatic way. The couple, who had been dating for a while, decided to get married but Sara had some serious doubts. Ben's lack of interest in important social and political issues was a big concern for Sara. She found it strange that
A long-time columnist at The Washington Post has decided to leave the newspaper. This happened after the newspaper's management chose not to publish a column she wrote. The column was critical of the owner Jeff Bezos' new editorial policy. The newspaper has been going through some tough tim
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Trump has frozen billions in funds meant for climate-friendly projects. The money was awarded through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a program created by the Inflation Reduction Act. This fund, worth nearly $7 billion, was intended to fin
First, let's talk about Ruth Marcus. She's a big deal in journalism. She's been with The Washington Post for over 40 years. She's a columnist and editor. She's known for her strong opinions and her ability to make people think. Marcus recently made a big decision. She quit her job. She did
The Los Angeles County district attorney has made it clear that he does not support the Menendez brothers' bid for resentencing. Lyle and Erik Menendez, who admitted to killing their parents in Beverly Hills in 1989, are currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole. The distric
The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, are currently serving life sentences without parole for the 1989 murders of their parents, Kitty and Jose. The Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, recently asked the court to withdraw the previous DA's motion for their resentencing. Hochman bel
A top political columnist at The Washington Post recently stepped down. The reason? The columnist, Ruth Marcus, felt the paper's owner, Jeff Bezos, was trying to change the opinion section to only include views that match his libertarian beliefs. Marcus had been with the paper for four decades, and
Imagine this: A team of dedicated researchers at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Pittsburgh. They had spent months getting ready for a big clinical trial. The goal? To test a new drug for advanced cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box. These were cancers that had spread and left veterans with f
Imagine a world where industrial waste doesn't just pollute our planet, but actually helps generate clean energy. This isn't a fantasy. Piezoelectric materials can do just that. They turn mechanical energy into electrical energy. This makes them super useful for industrial applications. Sci
