In a bold move, Florida's top health official, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, is pushing to scrap mandatory vaccinations for school kids. He argues that these requirements, which have been around for ages and are credited with saving countless lives, are a form of government overreach. Ladapo, who has impressive credentials from Harvard, made headlines when he announced Florida...
Jim Jarmusch, a well-known filmmaker, recently found himself in a tricky situation. He was asked about Mubi, a company that shows his films, and its connection to a big investment firm called Sequoia Capital. This firm has ties to companies that make military tech for Israel. Jarmusch was one of many filmmakers who signed a letter asking Mubi to return the money it g...
The 82nd Venice Film Festival is set to dazzle with a star-studded lineup, but not everyone is showing up. Julia Roberts will grace the Lido for the first time, while Gal Gadot is notably absent. The festival, running from August 27 to September 6, will feature a mix of high-profile movies and political drama. George Clooney and Adam Sandler will be there for Noah B...
A former top health official has raised serious concerns about the recent decision to pause certain mRNA vaccine research. Dr. Jerome Adams, who once served as the U. S. Surgeon General, warns that this move could have dire consequences. The decision to cancel 22 mRNA vaccine projects came from Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He argued that these vaccines aren't eff...
Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, is locked in a legal fight with Fox News. He's suing them for a huge amount of money, $787 million, claiming they spread false information about him. The issue started when Fox host Jesse Watters said Newsom lied about a phone call with President Trump. But Newsom says he never lied, and he's not backing down. Fox News, on t...
President Donald Trump recently backed Attorney General Pam Bondi amid growing discontent within his MAGA supporters. The issue? The administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump's attempt to calm the situation seems to have backfired, sparking more criticism. Trump took to his social media platform to defend Bondi, calling her work "FANTASTIC" and u...
In Gaza, a temporary halt in fighting could mean a chance to bring in vital supplies. But Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, has a different idea. He wants to create a "humanitarian city" in the southern city of Rafah. This city would hold almost all Gazans, except those in armed groups. People would need security checks to enter and wouldn't be allowed to leave...
A Texas senator recently faced criticism for cutting funds to a weather agency just before severe floods hit his state. The senator, Ted Cruz, proposed reducing a $150 million budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This money was meant to improve weather forecasts and warnings. The cuts came shortly before deadly floods struck Texas. ...
A big chunk of money meant for schools in Massachusetts is being held up. The Trump administration decided to withhold $108 million that was supposed to arrive on July 1. This money is part of a larger sum of over $6 billion that's being held back from states across the country. The funds were meant for various programs, like helping students learning English, traini...
In the heart of the Florida Everglades, a new immigrant detention center has popped up, and it's not exactly a paradise. Dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz, " this place is more like a temporary tent city than a proper facility. It's been set up in just eight days, with bunk beds and chain-link fences, and it's already flooded once. The cost? A whopping $450 million a year t...