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
The White House is changing up its team again, but this time the firings feel different. A top lawyer and a homeland security chief have both been let go recently, breaking from the usual slow turnover of Trump’s first term. Experts say this could mean the president is shifting his approach, even if
Cuba started letting out over 2, 000 prisoners on Friday, calling it a big act of mercy. This comes right after the government faced huge pressure from the U. S. , which has been pushing for changes in how Cuba treats people it calls political prisoners. The amnesty is the biggest in a decade, but n
The United States has taken a step to remove Mikhail Zadornov, once Russia’s finance minister and now a banker, from its sanctions list. The decision was announced by the Treasury Department on April 3rd. Zadornov had been listed in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but he managed to petit
The Netherlands is exploring a new tax plan that would let workers in young companies pay less tax on the shares they receive. The proposal, which is still open for public input, was created after talking with a number of startup and growing firms. It aims to make the country more attractive for new
The new data set shows how radio waves lose strength inside buildings at the 3. 5 GHz band, a key frequency for next‑generation mobile networks. Researchers set up three different rooms – a living space, an office area and a warehouse – each with its own layout and wall materials. They placed
The world of video game movies has long leaned toward adult themes, but lately many films have opened their doors to younger viewers. A bright example is the 2023 animated adventure that brings a beloved plumber and his friends to life in a fast‑paced, 92‑minute journey across a colorful kingdom. It
A group of 34 saker falcons fluttered into the sky over Altyn‑Emel National Park, marking a hopeful step for a species that has faced severe decline. These birds are part of an ambitious plan to rebuild Kazakhstan’s falcon numbers, a symbol of freedom for its nomadic culture. The project is led by S
Allina Health, a big medical group based in Minneapolis, has been negotiating with its doctors’ union for more than two years. The union represents over 600 medical staff, including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. In early April, the parties announced a tentative first cont
A quiet suburb known for low crime was shaken when a 53‑year‑old nurse was killed in her car on a Saturday night. The victim, a mother of three who worked at Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, was shot by a man named Steve Jahn. Police had earlier responded to a 911 call from Jahn, who was in cris
