Dubai, a favorite spot for travelers and celebrities, is now under a watchful eye. The U. S. government has issued a warning about possible drone strikes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where Dubai is located. This isn't just any warning. It's a reminder that things aren't as peaceful as they seem. The U. S. Department of State updated its travel advice on August...
The US government is rolling out a new plan to make health records digital and easy to share. This isn't just about storing records online. It's about creating a system where hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and insurance companies can access your medical history with ease. The goal is to make healthcare more efficient. Over 60 tech giants, including Apple, Amazon, G...
The US is stepping up its game in the rare earth metals industry. It's investing heavily in the only operational rare earth mine in the country, located in Mountain Pass, California. This move is a big deal because rare earth metals are super important for modern tech like electric cars and wind turbines. China has been the boss in this industry for a long time, con...
A significant shake-up occurred when the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board stepped down. The Trump administration blocked many Fulbright awards for the 2025-2026 academic year. This move raised eyebrows, as the board emphasized the program's merit-based selection process. The government also put 1, 200 other foreign recipients under review, which could lead to thei...
The Voice of America, a U. S. -funded news service for international audiences, is set to return to the airwaves. This comeback follows a significant legal development. A federal appeals court has temporarily halted an executive order that aimed to dismantle or reduce the size of several agencies, including the U. S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). The USAGM oversee...
Google is in hot water as the U. S. government tries to break up the company. It is accused of turning its search engine into an illegal monopoly. The legal battle is unfolding in a Washington courtroom. The court will decide how to punish Google for its monopoly in search. The government wants to stop Google from using artificial intelligence to stay on top. It is ...
A Russian-American woman, Ksenia Karelina, is back on U. S. soil after spending over a year in a Russian prison. Her crime? A small donation to a charity that supported Ukraine's military. Karelina, a former ballerina from Los Angeles, was arrested in February 2024 and sentenced to 12 years in a penal colony. The charge? High treason. This all stemmed from a $51. 80 ...
The U. S. economy is facing a tough time. Investors are losing trust in it. They are selling off government bonds. This is happening because of worries about Donald Trump's tariffs. These tariffs are taxes on goods coming into the U. S. from other countries. They went into effect recently. This has sparked a trade war, especially with China. The interest rate on U. ...
In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, the US is in a race to stay ahead. A major player in this game, a company behind a popular chatbot, has a bold suggestion. They want the US government to make it easier for AI companies to learn from existing creative works. This could mean fewer rules and more freedom for AI developers to use copyrighted material w...
The US government might be planning to boost its Bitcoin holdings. This isn't just about having more digital gold. It's about keeping up with other countries, especially China. Samson Mow, a big name in the Bitcoin world, thinks the US won't sit back and let China lead in Bitcoin holdings. He believes the US has a strategic reason to increase its Bitcoin reserves. T...