China made big changes to how taxes are shared between local and national governments. This put a lot of pressure on local budgets. So, what happened to school funding when money got tight? Researchers looked at what happened after a big tax reform in 2002. They found that counties hit hardest by t
In Kenya, young people are still fighting for their rights. They took to the streets to remember the protests from last year. These protests were against a new tax law that would have made life harder for many people. The government did not like the protests. They told TV and radio stations to stop
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is known for being hard to treat. It grows fast and doesn't respond well to most treatments. But there's a new treatment called sacituzumab govitecan (SG) that's giving hope to patients. In a big study called ASCENT, SG was compared to standard chemotherapy. The
Some former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are in a tough spot. They were fired, then rehired, and then fired again. Now, they're getting bills for health insurance they never had. The workers say they received letters demanding payment for health care premi
Tesla's robotaxis are now cruising around Austin, but they're not exactly setting a great example. Clips online show these autonomous vehicles doing some pretty questionable things. They've been caught driving on the wrong side of the road, making sudden stops for no apparent reason, and even leavin
In the Czech Republic, the government managed to stay in power after a recent vote. The opposition tried to remove them, but they didn't get enough support. This vote happened because of a big issue involving bitcoin. The problem started when the Justice Ministry accepted a large donation of bitcoi
In Seattle, a group of around 40 activists gathered at the Pine Box bar. They were there to listen to Tesla's quarterly earnings call. This was unusual. It was the first time Emily Johnston, one of the leaders, had done this. It was also the first time a local TV station covered such an event. The
Texas is still a go for THC products. Governor Greg Abbott said no to a bill that would have banned all THC edibles. This means THC-infused vapes, gummies, and other goodies can keep selling. The bill would have been super strict, one of the toughest in the U. S. Why did Abbott veto it? Maybe he sa
Governor Greg Abbott made a bold move by vetoing a bill that aimed to ban THC products in Texas. This decision didn't sit well with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who had been a strong supporter of the ban. Abbott's reasoning? He believed the ban could lead to legal troubles and clash with federal laws. Inst
Texas Governor Greg Abbott made a big decision. He said no to a bill that would have banned all THC products in the state. This means people can still buy THC-infused vapes, gummies, and other items. The bill would have been one of the toughest in the country. It would have made it a crime to own,
