The World Health Organization is in a tough spot. The United States, once its biggest supporter, has cut off funding. This has left the WHO scrambling to find other ways to pay for its work. The WHO's leader, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has asked other countries to step up and help out. He pointed out that the WHO's yearly budget is just $2. 1 billion. It is a small ...
A federal judge in Rhode Island has put a stop to a controversial move by the Trump Administration. The judge ordered the restoration of three key agencies that were targeted for severe cuts. These agencies support museums and libraries, minority-owned businesses, and labor dispute resolutions. The judge's decision came after a group of 21 state attorneys general su...
The Trump administration has decided to cut another $450 million in federal grants to Harvard University. This move is on top of the $2. 2 billion already cut. The administration has been putting pressure on the university over various issues. This includes diversity initiatives, financial controls, and international student admissions. The administration claims that...
The measles virus, once thought to be a thing of the past in the United States, has made a dramatic return. In the heart of West Texas, health officials are scrambling to contain an outbreak that has infected over 700 people, hospitalized more than 90, and tragically claimed the lives of two young children. This resurgence is the largest since the year 2000, surpas...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is making a significant shift. It plans to cut back on climate research. This news has sparked a lot of debate. Many people are wondering why this is happening and what it means for the future. The NIH is known for its work in health and medicine. But it has also been involved in climate studies. These studies look at how clim...
The Trump administration has been on a mission to control higher education. Over 150 university presidents have banded together to push back. They are not happy about the government's attempts to control what happens on campuses. This is a big deal because it shows that universities are standing up for their independence. The American Association of Colleges and Uni...
The closure of a key sexually transmitted infection (STI) lab at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised serious concerns. This lab was crucial in tracking and researching diseases like syphilis and gonorrhea. The shutdown comes at a time when syphilis cases are skyrocketing in states like Wisconsin, where cases have surged by 1, 450% since 20...
France is rolling out the red carpet for American scientists. Nearly 300 researchers have applied to a French program. This program is designed to offer a safe haven for those feeling the pinch of budget cuts in the U. S. The program is called Safe Place For Science. It is a response to the Trump administration's decision to slash funding for various scientific i...
A clash between a university and the government is heating up. Harvard University is pushing back against federal demands. This is not just about money. It's about the freedom to teach and research without political interference. This is a big deal. It's not just about Harvard. It's about every university and every student. It's about the future of education and ...
A recent court decision has put a temporary halt to federal funding for legal education programs that assist immigrants facing deportation or navigating immigration courts. This decision, made by U. S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss in Washington, D. C. , affects a coalition of nonprofit groups that provide these crucial services. These groups will lose their federa...