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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

What to Expect from Trump’s Energy Shifts

President-elect Donald Trump’s energy policy, often summarized as “drill, baby, drill, ” is expected to get more complex. His cabinet picks, including Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary and Chris Wright, a natural gas fracking CEO, hint that fossil fuels will be the focus. Both have experience with

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Why Some Teachers Stand Firm Against Political Curriculum Changes

In recent years, several states like Oklahoma and Texas have introduced laws aiming to shape the discussion of race, gender, and American history in public schools. However, despite this intense political attention, many teachers report that these laws have minimal impact on their classroom practice

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Dec 21 2024TECHNOLOGY

Axiom's Space Station: Launching Sooner Than Expected

Did you know that Axiom Space is shaking things up? They've changed their plan for building their commercial space station. By sending the modules in a new order, they can start using a free-flying platform as early as 2028! That's two years ahead of their original plan. Axiom Space has a deal with

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

US and Syrian Leader Meet: A Shift in Policy

Ever heard of Ahmad al-Sharaa? He's a key figure in Syria, and believe it or not, he's just had a chat with the US. Sounds surprising, right? The reason for this meeting? The US wants to join forces with al-Sharaa to combat terrorism. This is a major change because the US once offered a $10 million

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Dec 21 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Files Adds New PDF & Code Features with Gemini

Google's Files app is getting a boost with new features that make working with PDFs and code much easier. One exciting addition is the integration with Gemini's "Ask about this PDF" function. This allows users to quickly find answers in PDF files without scrolling through multiple pages. To use it,

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Washington Lobbyists' Big Christmas Wish: Rolling Back Rules

Imagine a holiday gift-wrapped by lawmakers, tailored just for lobbyists. In Washington, over 13, 000 lobbyists are salivating over the chance to undo rules they didn't like. This sneaky trick is called the Congressional Review Act, which lets new leaders erase rules from the last few months of the

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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Rwanda Says Goodbye to Marburg Outbreak

Rwanda and the World Health Organization have announced that the Marburg virus outbreak in the country is officially over. No new cases have been reported in recent weeks, which is a promising sign. The outbreak began on September 27 and resulted in 15 deaths and 66 cases. Most of the affected indiv

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Russia’s Attack on Kyiv: What Happened and Why?

Early morning on Friday, Kyiv witnessed a sudden attack by Russia, with five ballistic missiles striking the city. This attack was in response to an alleged Ukrainian strike on a military plant in Rostov a couple of days prior, according to the Kremlin. The Ukrainian Air Force managed to intercept a

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Dec 20 2024CELEBRITIES

Reality Star Amy Slaton's Zoo Mishap Ends with Plea Deal

Amy Slaton, known from the reality show "1000-Lb. Sisters, " recently took a plea deal. This happened after a strange incident at a Tennessee zoo last September. While visiting the Tennessee Safari Park, Slaton was bitten by a camel. The Crockett County Sheriff's Department came to help and noticed

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Parenting Programs for Deaf Families: A New Approach

Parenting is tough, right? Now, imagine doing it when you can't hear. Deaf parents face unique challenges, and traditional parenting programs aren't designed to help them. A recent study set out to change that by exploring how to make parenting programs more inclusive for deaf families. The goal? To

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