Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a significant step, stripping former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley of his security detail and clearance. This move comes with an order for the Defense Department's inspector general to review Milley's conduct. The goal? To determine if Milley's m
On Wednesday, the White House Office of Management and Budget reversed a memo that froze federal grants. This memo, sent on Monday evening, caused confusion and legal challenges. The goal was to review spending that might not align with Trump's recent executive orders, like those targeting diversity
President Trump has sparked controversy again by trying to ban transgender people from the military. This time, he says it's because they're not focused enough on training and winning wars. Critics argue that trans troops have been serving successfully for years. The new order says anyone with gende
A group of 24 Democratic attorneys general have decided to take legal action against the White House. Why? They want to stop a sudden pause on trillions of dollars in federal aid, including grants and loans, which was announced late Monday. This freeze could impact a wide range of programs, from uni
Inflammation is a big deal, and it's involved in many diseases that affect people worldwide. One specific receptor, called P2Y14, plays a crucial role in these inflammatory responses. Scientists have been working on new drugs to block this receptor and reduce inflammation. They used a process called
In a surprising turn of events, the Trump administration has given the green light for the distribution of HIV medications to resume, at least for now. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the waiver on Tuesday, bringing relief to a global HIV treatment program that was abruptly paused last week
Singer Selena Gomez, known for her Mexican-American heritage, took to Instagram to share her emotional thoughts on the immigration sweeps happening across the US. In a now-deleted video, Gomez expressed her sorrow and confusion about the situation. "I'm so sorry for my people, " she said, her voice
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Nigeria, small church congregations found their routines upended by restrictions and lockdowns. This study looked at how these smaller churches, with their limited resources and social networks, handled these sudden changes. One thing became clear: the pandemic forced
Breast cancer screening can save lives. While rich countries use mammograms, poorer nations like India have a cheaper and effective option: annual clinical breast exams. These physical checks can be as good as mammograms every two years at a lower cost. So, when women visit hospitals, it's a chance
Imagine this: you get fired, and then your boss asks for your work phone back. That's what happened to about 17 federal watchdogs, known as inspectors general, under President Trump's administration. These aren't just any employees; they're the folks who keep an eye on government activities to ensur
