The government agency that hands out most U. S. medical research dollars is running months behind schedule this year. Instead of funding about 4, 000 new projects by late March, it has approved fewer than 2, 000. That shortfall means thousands of scientists are stuck waiting, some projects are pause
The U. S. government recently proposed spending $152 million to reopen Alcatraz Island as a working prison. This idea follows a suggestion from last year to turn the historic site back into a high-security facility. The money would cover the first year of rebuilding, but Congress usually ignores suc
The past year has seen science and medicine tangled in a web of political decisions that leave many questions unanswered. Governments have cut funding for research, sending scientists and universities into a crisis of trust and resources. Key agencies that once guided public health have been r
In a quick turn of events, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unfroze over $5 billion in public health grants after just one day. This money, managed by the CDC, supports health departments across the country, including all 50 states, Washington, D. C. , and three national group
In Minneapolis, things are heating up. Federal agents have shot and killed two people in just one month. The latest victim was Alex Pretti, a nurse who was at a protest. These shootings are making people question the Trump administration's tough stance on immigration. Democrats are using this as a
The U. S. House of Representatives is in a rush to pass the final funding bills before the January 30 deadline to keep the government running. After the longest government shutdown in history last year, lawmakers are trying to avoid a repeat. The House is set to vote on four key funding bills that c
NASA's Artemis program is making waves, and for good reason. This isn't just another space mission; it's a stepping stone to Mars and a chance to learn how to live on another world. The recent rollout of Artemis II marks a significant moment in space exploration. Artemis II is set to carry four ast
Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, is making a strong case to undo recent budget cuts and even boost funding for key programs. He shared his plans at a recent event hosted by the Center for American Progress. Schumer's focus is on reversing the cuts made by the Department of Government
The Science Museum of Minnesota is considering a big move to protect the land around the Pine Needles cabin. This cabin, located by the St. Croix River, could soon be part of a conservation easement. This means most of the 27-acre property would be off-limits to development, keeping it natural and o
In the world of media, things are heating up. Paramount is making a bold move to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. They even sued Warner Bros. to get more info about their deal with Netflix. Warner Bros. Discovery isn't having it, though. They said Paramount's offer isn't good enough and that their board
