A significant change is on the horizon for South Carolina's education system. The President has issued an order to shut down the U. S. Department of Education. This move will transfer all educational authority to state and local governments. This shift has sparked many questions and concerns. People
The Supreme Court recently tackled a case that could significantly impact Planned Parenthood's presence in South Carolina and beyond. At the heart of the debate is whether states can exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid programs, despite federal rules that allow patients to choose their healthca
In a recent high-stakes courtroom drama, the Supreme Court tackled a heated issue: South Carolina's push to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood. The spotlight was on a legal puzzle: can Medicaid patients take states to court if they want to pick their own healthcare providers? The case isn't jus
The battle against measles in Texas just got tougher. Dallas County, one of the state's most crowded areas, has had to cancel over 50 free vaccine clinics. This is due to a significant cut in federal funding. These clinics were set up to offer free measles, mumps, and rubella shots to families. Many
Princeton University is in hot water. The Trump administration has put a stop to dozens of research grants, putting the school under the microscope. This move is part of a broader campaign targeting elite universities, with a focus on combating antisemitism. The university's president, Christopher
The National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies have abruptly ended nearly three dozen research projects led by Harvard-affiliated hospitals. This move has left many scientists scrambling. The cuts have hit Mass General Brigham, the nation’s top hospital for research grants, hard. The h
A group of 23 states and Washington, DC, have taken legal action against the US Department of Health and Human Services. Their complaint? The department abruptly pulled back 12 billion dollars in public health funding. This move has sparked a heated debate. The states argue that this funding was cru
A 26 year old man is facing serious charges. Luigi Mangione is accused of a shocking crime. He allegedly shot and killed Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, outside a Manhattan hotel. This event happened on December 4th, 2024. The US attorney general has directed federal prosecutors to purs
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, a group of over 6, 800 experts, is in trouble. More than 1, 900 members have sent out an urgent message. They're worried about the current administration's moves against science. This isn't just about politics. It's about the future of s
Harvard University is under a microscope. The administration is scrutinizing billions of dollars in federal funds. The reason? Allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus. The review covers a wide range. It includes roughly 256 million dollars in contracts. Plus, another 8. 7 billion dollars in
