The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions recently made a big move. They voted 13-9 to push forward Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination to head the Department of Labor. This former Republican congresswoman from Oregon was chosen by President Trump for the job. During her confirmati
The idea of dismantling the U. S. Education Department and handing over control to the states has been a hot topic. The White House has hinted at big changes, but the details are still fuzzy. The states are not ready for this huge task. They are confused and asking many questions. The biggest wo
A measles case has been confirmed in Rockwall County, Texas. This is the first instance in the county, and it involves an adult who had not received the measles vaccine. The individual recently traveled abroad, and health officials believe this is where they contracted the virus. The person is curre
A beloved figure from the 90s and 2000s, Michelle Trachtenberg, left the world stunned when she was found lifeless in her Manhattan home. She was only 39 years old. Trachtenberg was a household name for many millennials, known for her roles as a troubled teenager in the supernatural series "Buffy th
The U. S. Department of Education has pulled the plug on online applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. This means borrowers can't sign up, renew, or tweak their repayment terms through the federal website. This change comes after a federal court order that stopped key parts of the IDR
A federal judge in Manhattan has temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Treasury Department information. This decision comes after 19 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit. The judge, Jeannette A. Vargas, has issued a prelimin
A group of tech-savvy government employees, who were part of a team set up to improve public services, decided to leave their jobs. They did this because they didn't want to help a wealthy businessman, Elon Musk, cut down on important government services. These workers had been hired to make gover
Texas is dealing with a significant measles outbreak, with 92 confirmed cases. The majority of these cases are in West Texas, with 90 cases reported in that region alone. This is a concerning trend, as most of the infected individuals are either unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status. Th
Emergency rooms are always busy, and nurses are the ones keeping everything running smoothly. But what happens when the number of nurses changes? Let's talk about some key points. First, let's dive into the big picture. Hospitals are always looking for ways to improve. One way is by changing th
Medical errors can be scary. They happen more often than we think, especially in busy places like emergency departments. A study looked at how people react when they see these mistakes online. People can be quick to judge. They might blame the doctors or the hospital. But, it's important to remembe
