POLICIES

Feb 09 2025POLITICS

Tech Billionaire's Power Play: Musk Takes Over U. S. Treasury

Imagine Trump's circus act. He's busy barking about trade wars, Israel, and even tries to buy Greenland. Meanwhile, back at home, Elon Musk is busy with a more powerful plot. He does point out that the media can only focus on one thing at a time. And that is what he is exploiting. Musk has

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

Far-Right in Europe Cheers Trump's Return

In the heart of Madrid, a gathering of Europe's far-right leaders celebrated the return of Donald Trump to the White House. The event, dubbed "Make Europe Great Again, " echoed the sentiments of the crowd of around 2, 000 people who cheered on the leaders. The leaders, including Viktor Orbán of Hung

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Let's see what Norway is doing to make our food environment healthier.

Norwegian officials are putting a lot of energy into figuring out the best ways to make our food environments better. These steps to promote healthier living can make a difference, possibly help us with weight issues, and dampen diet-related illnesses. The goal is to push these techniques to measur

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

Can Nikki Hiltz Run in the 2025 Millrose Games?

Nikki Hiltz, a nonbinary athlete, has been making waves in the track and field world. They came out as transgender publicly in 2021 and have been competing in women's events, setting records and winning championships. But now, a new law signed by President Trump has thrown a curveball into their pat

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

People Power: Protests Against New Administration Policies

Across the United States, people took to the streets to voice their disapproval of recent policy changes. In cities like Philadelphia and state capitols from Minnesota to Texas, protesters gathered to express their concerns. They didn't like the tougher stance on immigration, the reversal of transg

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Unexpected Alliance or Tariff Triumph

There was a surprise in the air. A special person, a diplomat, went a long way to show their might. U. S. President got a call from colleagues in Washington who did not like the grand plan. One person, a director of a well known newspaper in New York, was quick to criticize the idea of a 25 per

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

The Journey of Mother's Milk in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's dedication to boosting child health is something it is known for, but when it comes to breastfeeding it's not always clear how things are evolving. For a long time, information about breastfeeding trends and how policies affect these trends stayed scattered about. People didn't k

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

U. S. and China: Friends Again?

The U. S. Postal Service made a quick about-face, deciding to start accepting packages from China again, just a day after they said they wouldn't. This sudden change happened because of new tariffs and changes in trade rules. The U. S. government decided to add a 10% tariff on everything coming from

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The Sun Shines on Florida: Why Solar Power Might Be the Solution

Florida, the Sunshine State, faces a paradox. With its vibrant economy and low taxes, it attracts many. But when it comes to energy, Floridians are stuck with an outdated system. Hurricane Milton slammed Florida in October. It left 3 million people in the dark. This is not just about the st

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Big Talk from Trump and Bukele: Jailing American Criminals in El Salvador?

The idea of jailing American citizens in El Salvador sounds a lot like a far-fetched plot from a dime-store novel. El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has a proposal. He wants to turn his country into a super-sized prison for Americans convicted of crimes. Turns out the image of a "megaprison" i

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