Mongolia's expansive steppes are under threat from more than just illegal hunting and air pollution. Dangerous chemicals, trash, and the illegal trade of rare animal parts are wreaking havoc on the environment. Customs officers are on the front lines, but they're not equipped with the right tools or
In a surprising move, the Trump administration recently cut jobs across the Department of Health and Human Services. Among those affected were key members of a specialized team dedicated to keeping firefighters safe. Patrick Montague, a seasoned firefighter and investigator, was one of the casualtie
Elon Musk, a well-known billionaire, recently stirred up controversy by demanding federal employees justify their work. He posted on his social media platform X, stating that federal workers must explain their accomplishments from the past week or face resignation. This demand came as a surprise to
California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has thrown a massive request into the ring. He's asking Congress for nearly $40 billion to help the state recover from the devastating wildfires that tore through Southern California last month. The fires left a trail of destruction. At least 29 lives we
The Supreme Court made a decision on a Friday. They said President Trump can't fire a government lawyer right now. This lawyer is in charge of a watchdog agency. The court's decision was brief and unsigned. It hinted that they might revisit the issue soon. A trial judge's temporary order is set to e
Bird flu is causing trouble in unexpected places. A new strain of H5N1 has made its way into dairy cows in Nevada and Arizona. This is a big deal because it means the virus is spreading in ways scientists didn't expect. Now, experts are scratching their heads, trying to figure out how this happened
The last episode of Zero Day, which wrapped up the search for those responsible for a devastating attack, left many viewers disappointed. The revelation that Dreyer and Alex were part of the conspiracy was a highlight, but the way it was handled was a letdown. The show tried to make George a hero, b
Lawmakers want to know more about DOGE's activities at NASA. They think NASA hasn't been clear enough about what DOGE is up to. NASA said DOGE found someone to work at NASA, but didn't say who or what they'll do. Lawmakers want to know who this person is and what they'll do. They're worried about co
In a surprising move, the Supreme Court recently decided to keep Hampton Dellinger, the head of an independent agency that looks into whistleblower claims, in his job for a bit longer. This decision came after President Donald Trump tried to fire Dellinger shortly after returning to the White House.
Apple recently made a big decision that has everyone talking. They decided to turn off a security feature called Advanced Data Protection (ADP) in the UK. This feature was designed to keep data safe by using something called end-to-end encryption. This means that only the people sending and receivin
