George Santos, the former Republican congressman, is now a free man. President Donald Trump stepped in and shortened his prison term. Santos was serving time for fraud and identity theft. He was only a few months into his seven-year sentence. Trump made the announcement on social media. He called Santos a "rogue" but praised his political loyalty. The president ment...
AI is everywhere in healthcare. It's in the apps we use, the tools nurses rely on, and the systems that help doctors make decisions. But with all this tech, there are big questions to answer. How do we make sure it's fair? How do we keep it safe? And how do we make sure it helps everyone, not just a few? A group called Health Tech for the People (HT4P) is tackling t...
After the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, many people are talking about how to fix the deep divides in the U. S. Some leaders, like Governors Cox and Newsom, and commentator Ezra Klein, stressed the importance of respectful discussions. They praised Kirk's approach to debate and urged people to keep engaging with different viewpoints. But in today's world, where socia...
The Epstein case has brought up some big questions about power and justice. Two politicians, one from each side, are pushing hard to make all the files public. They say it's not about politics. It's about doing what's right. Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican, thinks hiding the truth would be a mistake. He said on TV that justice shouldn't be avoided just because it m...
Young people in major cities are being viewed with unnecessary fear and suspicion. This is not a good way to handle youth crime. It is important to remember that young people are still developing. They should not be treated as adults in the legal system. The idea of using the National Guard to control "wild youth" is a step back in time. This approach was used in th...
Climate change is not just about rising temperatures and extreme weather. It's also about money. Many countries that are most affected by climate change are also struggling with huge amounts of debt. These countries, which make up the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Vulnerable Twenty Group (CVF-V20), are home to 1. 7 billion of the world's poorest people. They are facing ...
The FBI's recent search of John Bolton's residence and workplace has ignited a heated discussion. At the heart of this debate is not just Bolton's potential wrongdoing, but also the public's confidence in federal law enforcement agencies. This trust has been wavering, largely due to the rhetoric and actions of President Trump and his administration. Historical data s...
A high-ranking member of the Texas Mexican Mafia has been put behind bars for a long time. David Botello, who was 54 years old, got 25 years in prison for his part in a big methamphetamine trafficking scheme. This was not his first time in trouble. He had already been convicted of murder and aggravated robbery. Botello was not just any member of the gang. He was a "...
The Justice Department is now looking into serious claims. They want to know if top security officials tried to connect Trump to Russia's election meddling. This was supposed to have happened in late 2016 and early 2017. The goal? To make people doubt Trump's presidency. Attorney General Pam Bondi is leading this effort. She has asked prosecutors to use a grand jury...
Medical schools have a big job. They need to help fix unfair treatment in healthcare. They can do this by talking about social justice online. Social media is a great place to reach lots of people. One way to understand this is through something called critical consciousness. This means seeing unfairness in society and doing something about it. Researchers wanted to...