Angela Singh, a runner from Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has a story that is both inspiring and heartfelt. Her journey began in 2016 as a simple weight loss plan. She started running to shed some pounds, but it quickly became a passion. Her first in-person race was a 5k in New York. She got a medal an
In a move that prevented a government shutdown, President Trump signed a spending bill on a Saturday. This bill was passed by the Senate just in time, avoiding a funding lapse that would have caused a shutdown. The bill was a result of a week-long political tug-of-war on Capitol Hill. The House had
The spotlight is on Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is up for a big job. He is nominated to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. But there's a twist. Some Democrats think he might not have paid his fair share of Social Security and Medicare taxes. They say he paid very little in 2022 and nothing
Johns Hopkins University, a major player in scientific research, recently announced a significant reduction in its workforce. This move is a direct result of steep cuts to federal funding, particularly in international aid programs. The university plans to let go of more than 2, 000 employees both d
Senate Democrats are in a tough spot. They have to decide whether to help Republicans pass a funding bill or block it and risk a government shutdown. This decision comes as the deadline for a shutdown looms. The House has already approved a bill to fund agencies through September. This bill was pas
The US Department of Education recently cut its workforce by nearly half. This move, which affected 1, 315 employees, has sparked concern about the future of educational funding. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) relies heavily on federal funds. The district receives over $750 million
A young boy from Okanagan is making a splash in the world of fundraising. Jack McNeil, a 10-year-old from Salmon Arm, has been on a mission to raise $10, 000 for cancer research. He has already completed a 2. 5km swim and a run from Salmon Arm to Enderby. This journey started with a simple goal of r
The U. S. Department of Education is in for a big shakeup. Over 1, 300 jobs are being cut, and about 600 more employees have already left voluntarily. This means nearly half the department's workforce is gone. These employees were crucial. They made sure federal money went to schools in need and stu
A recent court decision has temporarily halted parts of an executive order. This order was aimed at a well-known law firm, Perkins Coie. The firm was targeted for its legal work during the 2016 presidential campaign. The order was seen as a way to punish the firm for its role in investigating ties b
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently made a surprising move. They decided to cancel $20 billion in grants. These grants were meant for climate and clean energy programs. The money was supposed to be used by eight different nonprofit organizations. They were chosen through the Greenhous
