President Biden's proposal to eliminate student debt has caused quite a stir. Representative Virginia Foxx from North Carolina wrote to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona with concerns. She questions if the Education Department has the right to cancel loans without a solid reason. Foxx fears this co
Did you know that certain bacteria can help clean our water? One such bacteria is Bacillus subtilis, or B. subtilis for short. This little guy is special because it can trap tiny plastic particles, known as nanoplastics, while also processing nitrogen compounds in water. Scientists have been studyin
Ever wondered why some LGBTQ+ young adults say they smoke, yet don't really identify as smokers? It's a puzzling behavior called phantom smoking. This happens when people distance themselves from the stigma of smoking. LGBTQ+ folks and smokers often face judgment, so some might claim to smoke to fit
Two high school girls, Taylor and Kaitlyn, are standing up for what they believe is fair. They're cross-country runners at Martin Luther King High School in California. They sued their school district because they think a transgender teammate is getting special treatment. The district says this is a
Donald Trump has big plans for the U. S. economy, including tax cuts and other initiatives. But there’s a big problem: the national debt is huge, and it’s getting more expensive to pay it back. High interest rates and the cost of servicing the debt are making it tough for Trump to deliver on his pro
Ever heard of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ? He's in the news for a big job: Health and Human Services secretary. But some people are worried about his views on LGBTQ+ health care. Kennedy has made some surprising comments – like saying chemicals in water might make kids gay or trans. He also has questions
Scott Bessent, a billionaire investor, has been chosen by President-elect Trump to lead the Treasury Department. This is a surprising move, given Bessent's history of supporting Democratic candidates and working for George Soros, a prominent Democratic donor. However, Bessent has been in Trump's cir
Imagine you're in a school or a workplace, and you have to use the bathroom. Now, think about how difficult that might be if you were transgender. This is the reality for many trans people, and it's a problem that Congress is debating right now. Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina has propo
Donald Trump, the President-elect, has nominated Linda McMahon as the new Education Secretary. This is surprising because she's being sued for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse. The lawsuit claims that Linda and her husband, Vince McMahon, knew about the abuse but did nothing to stop it. They ar
As President Trump prepares to step back into the White House, Los Angeles is stepping up to shield its immigrant community and LGBTQ students. The city council made a significant move by designating LA as a "sanctuary city, " which means local resources won’t be used to enforce federal immigration
