In Portland, two people were shot by federal agents, and the story is far from clear. The police chief mentioned that the two individuals, Luis David Nino-Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, might be linked to a Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua. However, he didn't say they were d
At the start of 2025, a group of seasoned scientists and administrators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) expected the usual changes with a new administration. They hoped that the NIH, known worldwide for its top-notch health research, would keep supporting solid science. But as the year we
A serious alert has been issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. They found a deer with a deadly disease in Concordia Parish. This disease is called chronic wasting disease. It is very bad news. It spreads easily and there is no cure. The deer will always die if it gets this di
The Washington National Opera has decided to leave the Kennedy Center. This move comes after a lot of changes at the Kennedy Center. The opera company wants to be independent again. They say they need to do this for money reasons. The Kennedy Center has new rules. These rules make it hard for the o
President Donald Trump recently proposed a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates. This idea was shared on his social media platform, Truth Social. He wants this cap to start on January 20, which is the one-year mark of his return to the White House. However, he didn't explain how this cap
Let's talk about tariffs and their sneaky impact. For a while, folks were worried that prices would skyrocket, but that didn't happen as much as expected. However, the job market took a hit. Job growth slowed down, and unemployment went up. It's not just about the money in your pocket; it's about th
Flu cases are on the rise, and this year's strain is hitting hard. The numbers show a sharp increase in infections and hospitalizations. The current flu variant is more severe and less responsive to this year's vaccine. In Ohio, one child has already died from the flu. Doctors say the vaccine can s
Venezuela is facing a complex political situation. The U. S. is trying to influence the country, but it's not straightforward. The new president, Delcy Rodríguez, is trying to navigate American demands. However, she's not the only one with power. Behind the scenes, two influential figures, Vladimir
Jesse Ventura, known for his varied career as a Navy SEAL, wrestler, and former Minnesota governor, has strong opinions about the direction of the United States. At 74, he's not holding back his thoughts. In a recent interview, he made a striking comparison, calling America a "third-world country. "
A significant gathering is on the horizon, focusing on the world's critical minerals. The Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers, along with representatives from Australia and potentially India, are set to convene in Washington. This meeting, hosted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, aims to tackle
