The Trump administration is thinking about making its travel ban even bigger. They might add 36 more countries to the list. This news comes from a memo that was seen by The Washington Post. The memo was sent by the State Department and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It was sent to U. S. diplomats in the countries that might be affected. The memo lists 25 ...
The business travel industry is facing some serious challenges. A recent poll of over 900 travel professionals revealed a significant drop in optimism. In November 2024, 67% of respondents felt positive about the industry. By April 2025, that number had plummeted to just 31%. This shift is largely due to new tariffs, stricter border policies, and other government...
The crypto world is buzzing with political chatter. The vice president of the United States recently spoke at a major crypto event. He warned the crowd that politics would not overlook the crypto community. The vice president made it clear that the U. S. wants to lead in the crypto space. He believes that political decisions can greatly impact even the most groundbre...
Loot boxes in video games are a big deal. They let players spend real money for a chance at random rewards. This has raised eyebrows because it's a lot like gambling. There are worries about people spending too much and developing gambling habits. The UK's previous Conservative government chose to tackle this issue through industry self-regulation. This meant letting...
Nuclear energy is a big deal for the United States. It's not just about keeping the lights on, but also about national security and the economy. For a long time, the U. S. has been a leader in nuclear power. From 1954 to 1978, 133 civilian nuclear reactors were built at 81 power plants. But since 1978, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has been slow to approve ...
The new ID rules for flying domestically began on a Wednesday, after a long delay of 17 years. The change was barely noticeable at O'Hare Airport, with short security lines and most travelers having the right ID. However, not everyone was pleased with the new rules. One traveler, Bonnie Kern, was frustrated. She had spent hours at the DMV to get her Real ID but only...
The Scottish Government made big changes to how general practice works in 2018. They started a new contract for GPs. The goal was to make primary care better and fix health problems that weren't fair. But did these changes make patients happier? That's the big question. Before diving in, it's important to understand what general practice is all about. General pr...
The U. S. Department of Education has announced that it will restart collecting on defaulted student loans starting May 5. This decision affects millions of borrowers who have not made a payment in over a year. In total, over 5 million borrowers are currently in default, and this number is expected to rise as an additional 4 million borrowers are on the brink of de...
India's rice farming landscape is changing. Farmers are moving away from the traditional puddled transplanted rice (PTR) method. They are turning to dry direct-seeded rice (dDSR) to save on labor, water, and farming costs. However, the success of this new method varies greatly depending on where it's used. In four major rice-growing states, researchers have been stu...
The push to ban filtered cigarettes in Santa Cruz County is gaining traction, but there are still hurdles to overcome. This effort is not new. It has been around for over a decade. The main issue is that the current ban only covers unincorporated areas, leaving four cities where filtered cigarettes can still be purchased. This loophole allows smokers to easily buy f...