MIT made a bold move. They turned down federal money. Why? Because the money came with strings attached. The Trump administration wanted MIT to agree to certain rules. These rules would limit who could use which restrooms. They would also cap the number of international students. Plus, they would fr
Ever wondered why some people feel down, sleep poorly, and avoid others? It might have something to do with tiny sugar molecules in the brain. These sugars, called glycans, attach to proteins and change how they work. Researchers found that when these sugars are out of balance, they can mess up the
The federal government has a new plan to encourage unaccompanied migrant children to leave the United States. They are offering $2, 500 to minors aged 14 and older to return to their home countries. This offer is available to children from countries other than Mexico who are currently in the care of
The Trump administration has a new plan. They want to give money to unaccompanied migrant children to leave the U. S. This is not a new idea. Before, they offered $1, 000 to adults. Now, they are offering $2, 500 to kids who are 14 or older. This offer is not for everyone. Kids from Mexico cannot g
Many Americans are now calling themselves independents. This is a big change from the past. It shows that people are not happy with the two main political parties. But what does it mean to be an independent? It is not as simple as it seems. Being an independent does not tell you much about a person
The federal government has decided to pause $2. 1 billion in funding for Chicago's subway projects. This move is part of a larger political strategy, targeting cities led by Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown. The projects in question are the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple
In New Orleans, crime rates are actually going down, despite recent talk of bringing in the National Guard. The city's police say they're seeing fewer killings and other crimes compared to last year. This comes as Louisiana's governor asks for up to 1, 000 National Guard troops to help with crime in
Trump has made a big move. He wants to send troops to Portland and Memphis. He says it's to stop crime and protests. But not everyone agrees. First, let's talk about Portland. Trump called it "war ravaged. " That's not true. The city isn't like that. But Trump wants to send troops there anyway. He
Memphis is about to see a significant increase in law enforcement presence. This comes after President Trump's decision to deploy federal officers and National Guard troops to the city. The move is part of a broader strategy to address crime, but it's not without controversy. The city is much large
Virginia Tech is making some big changes to its sports programs. The university wants to spend more money and set up a new system. This could make the school's sports teams more competitive. The plan is to have a new leader for the football team. This person would be like a general manager in pro s
