The waters of the Capibaribe River Estuarine System (CES) in Recife, Brazil, are under threat. The source of this threat is a chemical called linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS). LAS is a common ingredient in many cleaning products. It is also a major pollutant in the river. LAS can be harmful t
The G7 finance ministers are set to meet in a Canadian mountain resort. This gathering might be more tense than usual. Why? Because of the tariffs put in place by the U. S. president. These tariffs could slow down economic growth in many of the countries attending, including Canada. The U. S. presid
In a surprising turn of events, a judge in Massachusetts has accused the U. S. government of breaking a court order. This order was meant to stop the deportation of migrants to countries where they have no connections, without giving them a fair chance to fight their removal. The judge, Brian Murphy
Tariffs are a big deal for major U. S. retailers. They're stuck between a rock and a hard place. On one side, they have to deal with the financial hit from tariffs. On the other, they have to be careful about what they say publicly. They don't want to upset the White House or their customers. The U
A unique light display lit up the night sky over several U. S. states recently. This event was not a natural phenomenon but the result of a Chinese rocket releasing experimental fuel. The rocket, named Zhuque-2E, launched from northwest China and deployed six satellites. After completing its mission
Social media has rapidly become a key player in spreading information. This isn't just about sharing cat videos or vacation photos. It's about how we get important health messages out there. Health leaders and those who shape policies see social media as a powerful tool. They believe it can help spr
There is a lot of talk about suspending a key part of the Constitution. This part is called habeas corpus. It is a big deal because it stops people from being held without a good reason. Some officials have been chatting about this lately. They seem to think the president can just stop it. But that
The NBA playoffs are heating up, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves set to battle it out in the Western Conference finals. Both teams are hungry for their first NBA Finals appearance in years, but only one can come out on top. The Thunder have been the dominant force in the W
The Trump administration has been quietly working on a plan to send migrants to South Sudan. This move has sparked concern among immigration lawyers, who have taken action to stop it. They have asked a federal judge in Massachusetts to block these deportations and bring back anyone already sent to S
The government has changed its mind about who should get the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, only seniors and those with health issues will get the shot easily. This is a big shift from before, when almost everyone could get a vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has new rules. They want
