Shailesh Jejurikar, a 58-year-old executive, is set to take the helm at Procter & Gamble (P&G) on January 1st. He will succeed Jon Moeller, who has been at the company's head since 2021 and will now take on the role of executive chairman. Jejurikar, who has been with P&G since 1989, has a strong tra
Farming is changing. More people want to use natural stuff to make soil healthier. But not all natural inputs are created equal. Some add helpful things like zinc (Zn) to the soil. Others might bring harmful stuff like cadmium (Cd). Plant waste, like crop leftovers, is different from animal waste,
Paramount Global has been through a lot lately. The company has been in talks with Skydance Media for over a year. They finally agreed to merge in July 2024. But the deal had to go through the FCC. That process was not easy. Critics said Paramount paid $16 million to settle a lawsuit. They thought t
Senate Republicans are tweaking a $9. 4 billion spending cut proposal from President Donald Trump. They aim to pass it by Friday. One big change? They're keeping $400 million for PEPFAR, a program fighting HIV/AIDS abroad. This move is to win over enough votes. The program has saved many lives, so c
In Arizona, a heated debate is unfolding over a recent federal bill that has left many residents worried about their future. The bill, backed solely by Republicans, slashes funding for essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP, which help low-income and disabled individuals. Meanwhile, it extends ta
A recent law signed by President Trump has sparked concerns among health and environmental experts. The bill, which focuses on tax breaks and spending cuts, includes significant changes to Medicaid and environmental policies. First, let's talk about Medicaid. The new law imposes work requirements f
Democrats are making a bold move to challenge President Donald Trump's new tax and spending law. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is leading the charge, heading to Louisiana for a town hall meeting. This isn't just any state—it's home to two key Republican leaders, Speaker Mike Johnson and Majo
The Senate is set to grill Neil Jacobs, President Trump's choice to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), during a confirmation hearing. This comes just days after severe flash floods devastated central Texas, raising questions about the agency's preparedness and resources
Seven former heads of NASA's science programs have joined forces to protest a huge budget cut. They want Congress to say no to a 47% reduction in NASA's 2026 science budget. This cut could stop many space missions and hurt thousands of scientists and engineers. It could also make the U. S. fall behi
In Connecticut, construction workers who complete addiction treatment are paired with a recovery coach. This coach checks in daily, attends recovery meetings, and helps them reintegrate into work for a year. Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, doctors applying for credentials at Geisinger hospitals are not
