Former FBI staff are raising concerns about Donald Trump's pick for the next FBI director, Kash Patel. They fear he could have immense power, as typical checks on the FBI director’s authority might disappear. Patel, who has called for shutting down the FBI headquarters, is likely to have the support
Between 2019 and 2020, hate crimes against Asian Americans soared in the U. S. Many faced discrimination due to COVID-19, leading to increased psychological distress. We explored whether this surge in hate crimes was linked to more psychiatric Emergency Department (ED) visits among Asian Americans i
Imagine you have a close friend at work who feels discriminated against because of their age. Would that make you keep quiet about problems at your job? That's what a recent study found. Researchers looked at pairs of workers—one who felt age discrimination and the other who knew them well. They dis
Ever wondered how the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)—the biggest compartment in our cells—moves things around inside? This is a big deal, especially for understanding diseases that happen when the ER doesn't form right. Scientists think the ER might use tiny muscle-like contractions to move stuff around
This year's Critics Choice Awards nominations are out, and two films are leading the pack with 11 nods each: "Conclave" and "Wicked". The 30th annual celebration of cinematic excellence will be broadcast live on E! , with Chelsea Handler returning as host. The event will kick off with a red carpet p
Imagine this: 1, 500 people get a second chance at life, thanks to a presidential decision. These individuals were serving time at home due to COVID-19 safety measures and have shown they're ready to be productive members of society again. Plus, 39 people with non-violent crime records will have the
The FBI's current director, Christopher Wray, has made a big decision. He plans to leave his job at the end of Biden's term. This move comes as President-elect Trump has been criticizing Wray and wants to choose his own FBI director. Wray has been in charge since 2017, when Trump picked him for the
The New York Knicks were ousted from the NBA Cup quarterfinals after a disappointing 108-100 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks, led by coach Tom Thibodeau, struggled to keep up with the Hawks' relentless pace and defensive prowess. Despite being heavily favored, the Knicks failed to capitalize o
More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have joined forces to urge the Senate not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This is a rare move for the esteemed group, who usually steer clear of politics. The concern? Kennedy's controversial vie
Tulsi Gabbard, a former presidential candidate, is in the hot seat again. This time, it's about her deep ties to a Hawaii-based religious sect called the Science of Identity Foundation. A former member of this group, Anita van Duyn, has written letters to key lawmakers warning about Gabbard's potent
