Seven former heads of NASA's science programs have joined forces to protest a huge budget cut. They want Congress to say no to a 47% reduction in NASA's 2026 science budget. This cut could stop many space missions and hurt thousands of scientists and engineers. It could also make the U. S. fall behi
Kirk Tanner, who recently led Wendy's, is now taking the helm at Hershey. This move comes as Michele Buck steps down after nearly two decades with the company. Tanner's background is impressive, with over three decades at PepsiCo, where he oversaw their North American beverages division. His shift t
In the heart of India's Himalayan foothills, a sea of people braved the rain to honor a man whose message of peace transcends borders. The Dalai Lama, a beacon of hope for Tibetans worldwide, turned 90, marking a significant milestone in his life and mission. His home-in-exile, Dharamshala, buzzed w
The House of Representatives is currently in a state of delay as Republican leaders attempt to convince a group of dissenting members to support the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The vote on a procedural amendment has been ongoing for over two hours, with the current tally at 215-212. Speaker Mike Joh
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is taking a different approach to his role. He's focusing on teamwork and listening to others. This is a shift from the previous leader's style. Thune's method is being tested with a big tax bill. It's a mix of old and new ideas. The bill passed, but it wasn't easy.
The future of Rachel Reeves, the UK's finance minister, is up in the air. On Wednesday, things got tense in Parliament. Prime Minister Keir Starmer didn't promise to keep her in her job. This was a big deal because he had said before that she would stay until the next election. Later, Starmer's off
Columbia University is facing serious questions about how its leaders handled concerns over antisemitism on campus. The House Education Committee is looking into messages from university officials that seemed to dismiss fears about growing antisemitic sentiment. Republicans in Congress want answers
Pedro Martinez is the new boss of Massachusetts schools. He started his job in the summer. His main goal is to make sure all students get a good education. He wants to work with school leaders to improve things. Martinez is the first Latino to lead the state's education department. He came to the U
In a recent survey, a large number of Americans believe that democracy is in danger. Three out of four people think that politically motivated violence is a serious issue. This comes at a time when the country is deeply divided. The survey was conducted by Marist and included over 1, 300 adults. It
In China, hospitals are quickly adopting new technologies. Generative AI is one of them. But how do the people in charge feel about it? That's what a recent study tried to find out. The study looked at senior leaders in hospitals. These leaders play a big role in deciding whether to use AI. But bef
