A fresh government plan could reshape how America funds science by giving political leaders more control over which studies receive federal money. Scientists worry this shift might push aside long-standing expert review processes that have shaped major breakthroughs in medicine, climate understandin
Chile’s government expects the economy to expand by just over 2% this year, despite pushing forward with spending cuts and reforms aimed at attracting more investment. The administration, led by a conservative team, insists on sticking to a 4% growth goal, but admits the path won’t be smooth. With g
Russia plans to buy foreign cash for the first time since the Ukraine war began, but not as much as experts thought it would. The government will spend 110. 3 billion roubles—mostly in Chinese yuan—between May 8 and June 4 to top up its rainy-day fund. The idea is to keep the rouble from shooting up
A Navy commander with two decades of service faced an impossible choice: retire early or lose benefits entirely. Michelle Bloomrose, a decorated officer confirmed for promotion to captain, never got to wear the new rank. Instead, she walked away because the government decided her identity made her u
The war in the Middle East has pushed jet fuel prices to almost double, yet many U. S. airlines keep their eyes on the prize. At a recent industry meeting, United’s boss said the company could cover the extra fuel bill and even raise fares a bit. He pointed out that bookings in the past week were up
Crypto trading is heating up, and Hyperliquid is at the center of it all. This platform lets people buy and sell crypto and other assets anytime, day or night. That's a big deal because traditional markets, like the stock exchange, are only open during specific hours. But crypto doesn't sleep, and n
Bitcoin’s image as a nonstop barometer for global risk has been shaken. When the U. S. announced airstrikes on Iran, the price plunged sharply, only to wobble wildly before climbing again. By Monday it was trading above the pre‑attack level, leaving no clear sign of lasting panic or a mass sel
Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy and influential figure, had a strong interest in race science, a discredited idea that claims racial differences in intelligence are genetic. In 2016, he shared an article from a white supremacist website with Noam Chomsky, suggesting that race and IQ are linked. This idea
Donald Trump's aggressive approach to immigration is facing serious backlash. This isn't just coming from political opponents. People from all walks of life are speaking out. Musicians, tech leaders, and even sports figures are voicing their concerns. Bruce Springsteen released a new song criticizi
The Trump administration's goals have been clear from the start: shrink the federal government, boost presidential power, tighten immigration, and challenge universities for their perceived leftist ideologies. These aims have hit American science hard. Billions in research grants have been cut or fr
