Doug Burgum, a former North Dakota governor, secured a new role as interior secretary. The confirmation came on a Thursday night. He's the guy that President Donald Trump picked to speed up the fossil fuel industry. The Senate agreed with a 79-18 vote. Most Senate Democrats and all Republicans backe
The world of basketball is under scrutiny. Federal investigators are diving into possible game-fixing in both professional and college leagues. This isn't just about a few bad apples, it's about the whole orchard. The NBA has already permanently banned Jontay Porter for his role in gambling schemes
The Trump Administration has taken dramatic steps to transform the upper ranks of the FBI, making the agency seem more like a revolving door than a stable institution. Avalanches of discord have been swirling around the FBI lately, but this time the storms are political rather than legal.
Robert F Kennedy Jr the new HHS secretary nominee as well as President Joe Biden are set up for a big battle. The decisions around vaccine policy in the U. S. could be shifted to a more vaccine-risk focused way. The Biden administration, in its final stretch, made a series of last-minute a
In the fourth quarter of 2024, a big Swiss drug maker, Novartis, beat expectations but missed its own yearly goals. It announced a huge 16% jump in net sales. That's $13. 2 billion, way more than the estimated $12. 795 billion. The company's adjusted core operating income also surpassed expectation
Eastern Europe is in turmoil. Why? Because President Trump suddenly stopped U. S. foreign aid for 90 days. This move is causing major problems for countries that rely on this money to keep their democracies strong and their economies stable. Why is this a big deal? These countries have been tr
Picture this: You are a regular user of a smartphone. It is a fact that more than half of America's Black adults suffer from health problems. Tobacco and obesity are the main culprits. The good news is that these health problems can be tackled. A new approach is on the scene using smart phones and
It's time for a big name to be OK with vaccines but it seems that Kennedy is having trouble. First, let's get to it. Kennedy is the guy who Trump wants to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. But here's where things get interesting. Kennedy goes around saying he's not agains
These are not good times for the wild bison of Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Canada. Since the 1920s, when infected bison were introduced, these animals have been grappling with a serious health issue: bovine tuberculosis (BTB). This disease, brought on by a certain bacteria called Mycobac
In the dense forests of western China an unexpected adventure is happening, A group of young people are struggling. They are known as rural adolescents and they are facing serious issues with their mental health. These issues have been getting worse all over the world. But it's not just
