A heated debate is unfolding between government agencies and lawmakers over a plan to cull 450, 000 barred owls. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed this strategy to protect the endangered Northern and California spotted owls. Critics question the plan's effectiveness and ethics, ar
Wall Street took a hit on Friday, with tech stocks leading the way down. The Nasdaq is on track for its longest losing streak since April, and investors are getting nervous. The Federal Reserve has been sending mixed signals about interest rates, and that's got everyone on edge. The Fed's recent ta
Small business owners in Maryland are urging lawmakers to pay more attention to their needs. They believe that having a say in policy decisions is crucial for their success and the well-being of their communities. Recently, over 233 local entrepreneurs, including Khari Parker, attended the Goldman S
South Africa, known for its strong voice in global environmental talks, is now facing a drop in influence. This comes after a political decision led to the removal of its environment minister, Dion George. The country, which houses some of the world's most endangered species, has scaled back its rol
The COVID-19 pandemic left a big mark on kids' lives, especially their after-school activities. But what happened after the pandemic is still a bit of a mystery. This makes it tough to figure out how to help kids stay active and engaged in good ways. Before the pandemic, kids had lots of options. T
The U. S. government recently unveiled plans to negotiate trade agreements with several South American countries. These deals aim to reduce the cost of certain foods, such as bananas, coffee, and beef, which have seen significant price increases over the past year. The agreements involve Argentina,
In a recent interview, Vice President JD Vance shared his thoughts on hiring foreign workers, which seemed to differ from President Donald Trump's stance. Vance believes that the U. S. should focus on helping the blue-collar workers already living in the country, rather than bringing in more workers
Nepal is looking at new ways to protect babies from RSV, a nasty virus. The World Health Organization has two ideas: vaccines for moms or special antibodies for infants. These are already used in rich countries, but Nepal needs to check if they make sense for their budget. RSV can be really bad for
Germany's leader, Friedrich Merz, had a long chat with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. He made it clear that young Ukrainian men should stay in their home country. Why? Because they are needed there. Lately, many young Ukrainians have been moving to Germany. In fact, last month, over 79, 0
A recent court decision has given eight Democratic-led states a green light to challenge a policy that led to the cancellation of millions in teacher-training grants. This comes despite a Supreme Court ruling that initially seemed to favor the Trump administration's move. The Trump administration h
