POLICY

Aug 30 2025HEALTH

CVS Changes COVID-19 Vaccine Rules: What You Need to Know

CVS has introduced a new rule for COVID-19 vaccines in 14 states, including New York. Now, you need a prescription to get the updated shot. This change comes as the federal health officials have stopped recommending the vaccine for everyone over 6 months old. The updated COVID-19 vaccines have been

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

U. S. Vaccine Policy Shifts: What You Need to Know

The U. S. recently updated its coronavirus vaccine guidelines. Now, only those at high risk or over 65 can get the shots. This change brings the U. S. more in line with other countries. But it's not all smooth sailing. The new rules have caused some confusion. People are unsure who exactly can get

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Aug 28 2025HEALTH

Opioid Progress at Risk: What's Next?

The U. S. has seen a drop in overdose deaths, a win worth celebrating. But this progress is at risk. A new law could take health insurance away from millions, including many with opioid addiction. Medicaid covers nearly half of non-elderly adults battling opioid addiction. Without it, treatment beco

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Aug 28 2025POLITICS

Government Buys Into Big Business: What's the Deal?

The government is doing something unusual. They're buying parts of big companies. Recently, they got a piece of Intel, a tech company that's been having a tough time. But Intel is just the start. The people in charge say they might do this with other companies too, especially those that work with de

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Aug 27 2025POLITICS

The Fed's First Black Woman Governor Faces Unprecedented Pressure

Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to hold a position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is under intense pressure to step down. This comes after President Donald Trump moved to remove her from her role. Kevin Hassett, Trump's top economic adviser, suggested that Cook should take a leave of ab

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Aug 27 2025POLITICS

The Shifting Sands of Support: How the Right is Re-evaluating Israel

The American Right, long a bastion of unwavering support for Israel, is experiencing a significant shift in perspective. This change is not driven by progressive ideals but by a growing populist sentiment within the MAGA base. The conflict in Gaza, with its staggering human cost, has sparked a debat

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Aug 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Energy Policy: A Clash with Clean Power

The Trump administration is making it hard for wind and solar energy to grow in the U. S. They don't want wind turbines on federal lands, farmland, or even floating offshore. Recently, they started looking into adding taxes on wind-turbine parts from other countries. They also stopped a nearly finis

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Aug 23 2025POLITICS

Urban Crime: A Challenge for Leaders

Cities are buzzing with life, but they also have a dark side. Crime is a big problem that keeps people up at night. Washington, D. C. , is just one of many cities trying to figure out how to handle it. It's not an easy task, and it's not going to be solved overnight. Some leaders have tried to make

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Aug 23 2025FINANCE

U. S. Tax Agency Loses Crypto Chief Amid Policy Shifts

The person in charge of the U. S. tax agency's digital currency team, Trish Turner, is stepping down. This move happens just as new tax rules for cryptocurrencies are about to take effect. Turner is leaving for a job in the private sector, and it's not clear who will take over her role. The IRS has

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Aug 22 2025POLITICS

When Science Takes a Backseat to Politics

In the early 1900s, a scientist named Trofim Lysenko had some odd ideas. He thought he could teach plants to grow in winter by soaking them in cold water. He also believed that if you treated crops right, they could thrive anywhere, even in places like Siberia. These ideas were not based on solid sc

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