The pace of medical breakthroughs for older adults is slowing down. Experts blame this on government budget cuts, layoffs, and frozen or canceled grants. James Appleby, CEO of the Gerontological Society of America, warns that these cuts will hurt all Americans, especially older people. A survey found that 71% of aging research experts say their work has been harmed. ...
A new policy is making waves, and not in a good way. The Department of Education is proposing to redefine what counts as a "professional degree. " This change could have big consequences for health workers and the people they serve. The policy would reclassify degrees in nursing, public health, social work, and other essential fields as "non-professional. " This mig...
During a recent speech, President Donald Trump made some unexpected remarks about Hollywood stars. He praised Tom Cruise's looks and acting skills, but then quickly shifted to Sylvester Stallone. Trump mentioned that Stallone would be honored at the Kennedy Center, placing him in the same category as Cruise. This isn't the first time Trump has mixed up his words abo...
Federal Hill, once a sought-after neighborhood, is now facing a wave of concerns from its residents. Trash piles up, recycling bins overflow, and a homeless encampment has taken root behind the bustling Cross Street Market. Longtime resident Peter is among those voicing their frustrations, pointing to a lack of action from the Department of Public Works. Package the...
In Hong Kong, a devastating fire has left many families in mourning. The blaze, which engulfed a high-rise apartment complex, has claimed at least 128 lives, with over 200 people still missing. The complex, Wang Fuk Court, was home to many elderly residents. In fact, more than a third of its inhabitants were over the age of 65, a much higher percentage than the city'...
Ever thought about how your home life might affect your health as you get older? It turns out, the way you've lived in your home over the years can have a big impact. Researchers have been looking into this and found some interesting stuff. First off, it's not just about where you live now. It's about the journey. How you've moved around, owned or rented, and the st...
The Trump administration has decided to take a closer look at all green cards given to immigrants from specific countries. This decision comes after a recent shooting involving two National Guard members near the White House. The suspect in this case is an Afghan national who arrived in the U. S. in 2021. The list of countries under scrutiny includes Afghanistan, Cu...
A recent incident involving a National Guard shooting has brought attention to the Afghan refugee program in the U. S. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is one of about 76, 000 Afghans who came to the U. S. after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. This program, called Operation Allies Welcome, started after the U. S. left Afghanistan in 2021. Some people, like Pres...
Canada's government has made a big change in its climate rules. They've decided to ease up on some environmental regulations to attract more investment in the energy sector. This move is part of a new agreement between the federal government and Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province. The deal means that the planned limits on emissions from the oil and gas sec...
UPS has decided to keep its older planes on the ground for a while. This comes after a serious accident involving one of their McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes. The crash happened in Louisville, Kentucky, and sadly, 14 people lost their lives. Many others were hurt. This has led UPS to take a closer look at their planes. The planes in question are quite old, averaging...