The White House and the FDA are at odds over a staffing decision. The FDA's top boss, Marty Makary, wanted to promote Sanjula Jain-Nagpal, a policy expert. But the White House had other plans. They asked for her resignation. Makary wasn't happy about it. He pushed back. But the White House didn't back down. Jain-Nagpal is still at the FDA. That's the official word f...
The Eurovision Song Contest is making some big changes. They want to keep politics out of the competition. The new rules stop governments and other groups from pushing too hard for certain songs. If they do, they might get in trouble. This year, Israel's entry, Yuval Raphael, came in second. Raphael is a survivor of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. But some people...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been making waves with his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) initiative. Recently, he was celebrated at a high-profile event in Washington, where he received praise from the vice president and top tech executives. Yet, not everyone is happy with the direction MAHA is taking. Some of Kennedy's supporters and former employees have been voca...
Larry Summers, a prominent figure at Harvard University, is facing intense criticism due to his long-standing relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The release of emails between the two has sparked outrage among students and faculty, raising questions about Summers' judgment and Harvard's ties to Epstein. The emails reveal that Summers and Epstei...
A legal battle is heating up between the Justice Department, a U. S. Attorney, and a federal judge over the case against former FBI Director James Comey. The case, which seems to be in trouble, has led to some strong words being exchanged. U. S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan and other DOJ officials are not happy with Judge Michael Nachmanoff. They say he was unfair and ...
Dan Hooker is eager to step back into the octagon after a long break due to injury. His upcoming fight against Arman Tsarukyan in Qatar is more than just another bout; it's a chance to prove himself and secure a title shot. Hooker's motivation goes beyond the usual reasons. He has a personal issue with Tsarukyan that dates back to when Tsarukyan first joined the UFC....
Zohran Mamdani, a New York politician, has stirred up a storm by backing Aber Kawas, a Palestinian-American activist running for the New York Assembly. Kawas is known for her strong views, especially one where she downplayed the 9/11 attacks, saying it was just a "couple of people" involved. This has not gone down well with many, both on the right and some on the le...
A woman has admitted to making a false claim about her astronaut ex-wife. Summer Heather Worden, 50, told police in July 2019 that her former partner, Anne McClain, had broken the law while working on the International Space Station (ISS). This was the first time anyone had ever reported a crime happening in space. Investigators from NASA's Office of the Inspector G...
Francis Ngannou, once the UFC's heavyweight champion, had a journey that seemed like a fairy tale. From living on the streets of Paris to becoming one of the most feared fighters in the world, his story was inspiring. But behind the scenes, things were not as rosy as they seemed. Dana White, the president of the UFC, has shared some concerning details about Ngannou'...
President Donald Trump made a brief statement about the Epstein files. He said he would sign a bill to release them if it lands on his desk. This came up during a Q&A session in the Oval Office. He seemed to support the idea at first. Then, he added a condition. He didn't want the topic to overshadow his administration's achievements. He even suggested it was more o...