The Trump administration has taken down a key federal website that housed important climate science reports. These reports, known as National Climate Assessments, were created to help people understand and prepare for climate change. Without this website, access to these crucial reports has become much harder. Climate scientists are upset about this change. They say...
The Constitution of the United States is a powerful document. It has guided the country for over two centuries. Now, a wealthy businessman wants to share this important piece of history with everyone. Ken Griffin, the head of Citadel, has decided to lend his personal copies of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to the public. Griffin believes that these documen...
Bill Belichick, a well-known football coach, has a history of avoiding certain topics in interviews. Recently, he agreed to sit down with Brian Murphy from WRAL-TV. However, there was a catch: no questions about Jordon Hudson. This condition was set by North Carolina, the university where Belichick is currently involved. Murphy mentioned this restriction at the star...
In the United States, there is a mix of openness and secrecy when it comes to car crash data. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) shares details about fatal crashes with everyone. However, many states do not make all their crash data, including injury details, easily available to the public or researchers. This lack of transparency can be a problem. The pub...
A courtroom in Santa Fe saw a heated debate over the public's right to know versus a family's right to privacy. The discussion centered around the deaths of Gene and Betsy Hackman, who passed away in February. The judge had to decide what information could be made public and what should remain private. The Hackman estate wanted to keep certain details under wraps, e...
Hey there, art lovers! Did you know that the Mona Lisa is about to get its very own room at the Louvre? French President Emmanuel Macron just announced some big changes coming to the famous museum. Soon, you won't have to fight the crowds to catch a glimpse of Leonardo da Vinci's famous masterpiece. Instead, you'll be able to visit it in a special space all by itself...