A recent meeting between President Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the soon-to-be mayor of New York, left many people scratching their heads. It wasn't what anyone expected. The internet, especially the MAGA crowd, was thrown for a loop. Usually, the MAGA movement is quick to cheer on the president's every move. But this time, they were quiet. The meeting was supposed to ...
Doge, the "department of government efficiency, " seems to have vanished without much fanfare. This happened while it still had eight months left on its contract. The group was known for making big changes in federal agencies and letting go of many workers. Scott Kupor, the head of the office of personnel management (OPM), said Doge is no longer a "centralized entit...
The NFL weekend was packed with thrilling games and unexpected outcomes. The Dallas Cowboys made a stunning comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles, overcoming a 21-point deficit to win 24-21. This victory extended Dak Prescott's impressive home winning streak against NFC East opponents to 19 games. The Eagles, despite their early lead, struggled to maintain their o...
In a move that could stir up more trouble, Israel hit a spot in Beirut, Lebanon's capital, for the first time in months. They claimed to have taken out a big shot in Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran. This strike happened just a year after a shaky truce ended the last round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Five people died, and 25 got hurt, according to Leb...
A growing number of employees are leaving the Justice Department. Some are resigning, others are being fired, and many are retiring. This wave of departures has reached over 5, 000 people since January. A group called Justice Connection is collecting and sharing the farewell messages of these employees. These messages reveal a lot about what's happening inside the d...
The Oregon Ducks made a strong statement in their recent game against the USC Trojans, securing a 42-27 victory at Autzen Stadium. This win has sparked a lot of discussion around the country, with many people talking about what it means for both teams. The Ducks showed impressive teamwork, balancing their running and passing plays well, even though they were missing...
Morgan Geyser, now 22, made headlines in 2014 for a shocking crime. She and a friend stabbed another girl 19 times, claiming it was to please "Slender Man, " a creepy internet character. Both were sent to mental health facilities. Recently, Geyser was moved to a group home and given a monitoring bracelet. But now, she's missing. Police say Geyser cut off her bracele...
Health inequities are not simple. They arise from a mix of factors like gender, class, ethnicity, age, and migration status. These factors don't work alone. They interact with each other and with bigger systems like policies and institutions. To tackle health inequities, we need to look at these factors together, not separately. This approach is called intersectiona...
Big changes are happening in the world of business. UnitedHealth Group, a major health insurer, has welcomed Dr. Scott Gottlieb to its board. He's not just any doctor; he used to be the head of the FDA and has worked with big health organizations. This move shows UnitedHealth is bringing in top talent to guide the company. Meanwhile, other companies are also making ...
In recent times, there's been a lot of talk about following "gold standard" science. But what does that really mean? And who's actually doing it? Some people in power claim they're using the best science to make decisions. But scientists say that's not always true. They point out that some decisions are based on early studies, unusual ideas, or even just guesses. Th...