The CDC, or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is going through some big changes. First, it's losing a huge chunk of money. The agency is set to lose 11. 4 billion dollars. This money was meant to help states fight COVID-19. Many state health departments were struggling even before the pand
The past week was quite eventful. There were a lot of big announcements and interesting conversations. One of the most significant was made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. She revealed that the government is aiming to reduce Civil Service administrative expenses by 15% before 2030. This is a big de
The journey of two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, took an unexpected turn this week. They returned from the International Space Station after an extended stay of 286 days, far longer than their initial eight-day mission. The mission faced numerous challenges, including issues with the
Columbia University has made some significant changes recently. These changes came after a lot of pressure from the government. The government had some specific demands. They wanted the university to take a stand against antisemitism on campus. They also wanted the university to make some changes to
In Massachusetts, North Andover is grappling with significant budget cuts that are shaking up its school system. The North Andover Teachers Association has revealed that these cuts have led to job losses for numerous education staff and the temporary shutdown of Kittredge Elementary School. Students
Four space travelers are on their way back to Earth after spending nearly a year in orbit. The crew includes NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were originally supposed to return much sooner. They are joined by Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, who launched in September. The group
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, is in the running to lead NASA. He's not your typical space agency head. He's a businessman, a pilot, and has even commanded two big space missions. A group of nearly 30 former NASA astronauts think he's the right person for the job. They sent a letter to
The current situation with NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore has sparked a lot of debate. The astronauts are currently stationed on the International Space Station. They were supposed to return to Earth earlier, but technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft have kept th
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady. This means that people who want to borrow money might have to wait a bit longer for better loan deals. On the other hand, savers might enjoy more stable returns on their savings accounts. The central bank has been raising and lowering
Two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, finally touched down in the Gulf of Mexico. Their journey back to Earth was far from straightforward. They spent nine months on the International Space Station, way longer than they had planned. The Boeing Starliner spacecraft they had arrived in
