Last week, the White House released its 2027 budget proposal—a plan that asks for $1. 5 trillion aimed at military spending, the biggest request of its kind in decades. But the money isn’t just for tanks and jets. It also includes a controversial missile system worth $185 billion, new fighter planes
Todd Blanche just got a big promotion. He’s now in charge of the Department of Justice after his boss, Pam Bondi, was let go. Blanche used to be a top lawyer for Trump before this shift. People are talking about what his new job means for cryptocurrency. Blanche has a complicated history with crypt
Some US officials now frame the country’s stance toward Iran as a holy battle, using religious language to justify military threats. During a recent meeting, Christian leaders placed hands on a top official, asking for divine support in this conflict. One pastor quoted an old Bible story about a Per
An oil spill off the southwest coast of the Mediterranean didn’t just leave a dark slick on the surface—it quietly rewired the entire underwater food chain. Scientists tracked what happened to plankton, the microscopic plants and animals that power ocean life, over 18 days. Right after the spill, ti
A recent order claims to set limits on how long college athletes can play and when they can transfer between schools. It also pushes for more protection of women’s sports funding and stricter rules against payments to athletes for their name and fame. The order arrives at a time when college sports
The federal government is stepping in to set clearer guidelines for college sports, especially where money and fairness collide. A new order pushes agencies to review and tighten rules around athlete transfers, eligibility, and compensation. The goal? To stop questionable financial deals—like paymen
Around the world, high blood pressure affects many adults and can shorten lives. While medicine helps, eating differently might be just as important. Research now shows some diets can help keep blood pressure in check without relying only on pills. Not all diets work the same way. The DASH plan foc
Every year, olive oil factories leave behind piles of leftover plant material that many see as trash. But inside those dry leaves, sticky pomace, and murky wastewater hides a hidden goldmine of molecules that fight damage in our bodies. Instead of letting these by-products rot or pollute soil, resea
The government wants to take $5 billion from medical research next year. That money helps scientists study diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. Now, they're asking for $41 billion instead of the $46 billion they get now. Some research centers might close completely under this plan. Five important
Farm shows across North America this spring told a clear story: farmers are cutting back on big purchases. With prices for machinery, fuel, and fertilizer climbing higher than ever, most are choosing to keep their old equipment a little longer. A dealer in Saskatchewan explained it simply: "They won
