San Diego's mayor had big plans to make the city fairer. Three years ago, he started "Build Better San Diego. " The goal was to fix up old parts of the city and make things more equal. But now, it looks like the plan is making things worse. The mayor wants to add lots of new houses and people to so
Fake companies, also known as shell companies, are often used to hide illegal activities. These companies don't do real business. Instead, they are set up to trick the system. They can be used to steal money, avoid taxes, or launder money. In some cases, they are used to win government contracts unf
A group of 17 transgender Air Force members is taking legal action against the U. S. government. They claim the military unfairly took away their early retirement benefits and pensions. This lawsuit was filed in federal court recently, months after the Air Force decided to deny early retirement to t
Over 250 Venezuelans, sent to El Salvador from the US, faced terrible treatment. They were beaten, starved, and even sexually assaulted. This happened in a big detention center called Cecot. The conditions there were very bad. The prisoners were kept in secret, given little food, and treated badly.
The clash between science and religion often sparks heated debates. One such debate revolves around the teaching of evolution in schools. A philosopher named Thomas Nagel has raised some interesting points. He argues that scientists are too quick to dismiss the idea of intelligent design. Nagel beli
The Department of Health and Human Services recently made a big announcement. They said that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) would no longer carry a severe warning. This warning had suggested that HRT could cause cancer and stroke. The FDA decided to remove this warning, saying it was based on out
Trump has been talking about giving Americans $2, 000 from tariffs. But experts say it's not that simple. Tariffs aren't bringing in as much money as Trump claims. The government has other plans for that money, like paying off debt or keeping tax cuts. Trump hasn't shared many details about who wou
The U. S. Catholic Church is stepping into a new era with fresh leadership. Archbishop Paul Coakley from Oklahoma City has been chosen to lead the American bishops for the next three years. This comes at a time when immigration is a hot topic, both in the church and across the country. Archbishop C
Antibiotics in rivers are a big problem. They hurt nature and people. But how bad is it? And what can we do? Scientists used smart tech to find out. They looked at rivers all over the world. They found that rain and lots of farm animals make the problem worse. In Africa, rivers are in big trouble.
A U. S. congresswoman has raised serious concerns about the conditions at a massive migrant detention camp in Texas. The camp, located on a military base in El Paso, has been criticized for providing poor-quality water, spoiled food, and insufficient medical care to detainees. The congresswoman, a D
