Senate Republicans recently pushed through a $340 billion budget plan early Friday morning, after a grueling all-night session. This move was met with strong opposition from Democrats, who tried to halt the process with numerous amendments. The vote was largely along party lines, with 52 Republicans
Fusarium fungi are everywhere, thriving in all sorts of environments. These tiny organisms have a superpower: they can produce natural products, or NPs, that help them survive and thrive. Think of NPs as their secret weapons, and some of these can be harmful, like mycotoxins that can contaminate our
The tension between Maine and President Trump escalated when he threatened to cut federal funding to Maine. This was due to Maine's policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports. The heated exchange happened during a gathering of governors at the White House. Trump's threat was me
The Senate was in for a long night. The Republican majority started a series of votes on a $340 billion budget plan. This plan was designed to boost funding for immigration enforcement, energy production, and the military. The process, known as "vote-a-rama, " was expected to last until the early ho
Texas is buzzing with education talks. Lawmakers are looking to shake things up with a bunch of new bills. One big issue is money. Schools are feeling the pinch with budgets that haven't changed since 2019. Inflation is making things tough, and some districts are even talking about closing schools.
Elon Musk's ambitious plan to slash government spending has caught the attention of President Trump, who enthusiastically backed the idea of returning some of those savings to taxpayers. The proposal suggests that if Musk's target of $2 trillion in cuts is met by next year, about one-fifth of those
In the vast expanse of space, a new frontier is emerging. A startup named Karman+ is aiming to build autonomous spacecraft that can travel to asteroids, mine them, and extract valuable resources. The goal is to use the extracted water to refuel space tugs and extend the life of aging satellites. Th
Wisconsin's upcoming April election is shaping up to be a big deal for the state's education system. Two candidates have emerged from the primary election, each with their own vision for the future of education in Wisconsin. Jill Underly, the current leader of the Department of Public Instruction,
Planned Parenthood, a name that often sparks debate, has been receiving a significant chunk of taxpayer money, around $700 million annually. This funding has been a hot topic, especially with figures like Elon Musk calling for an end to it. The organization's financial reports paint a clear picture
UW-La Crosse's new chancellor, James Beeby, recently held his first community forum. A big topic was the need for more money to finish the Prairie Springs Science Center. The project is huge, costing $92. 8 million. The first part is done, but the second phase involves tearing down Cowley Hall, whic
