On Thursday, two big-name business leaders, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, met with Republican lawmakers. They're part of a new commission aimed at making the federal government leaner. The day started with Ramaswamy chatting with Senate Republicans about his ideas. He even suggested that some gover
Next month, a new district attorney in West Texas will start their job with a clear priority: finding someone to handle rape kits in their rural area. This is a problem that affects everyone, regardless of political party. Yet, some people on the right are focusing on things like sex toys in stores
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is set to address the public Friday morning. This comes just a few days after President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, stirring controversy across the political spectrum. The president believes the charges were politically motivated, but some Democrats wo
Back in 2019, President Trump folded the Space Force into the Department of the Air Force. The idea was to have it grow with Air Force support until it could stand on its own. But is this plan working out? Some say it's just fine. The Air Force has helped a lot. But others think it's time for Space
Eighteen cannabis industry groups in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to bring in new leadership for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They feel the current regulators haven't been effective in running the state's cannabis market. The groups, including the NAACP and Drug Policy Allia
France is on the brink of a political storm. Prime Minister Barnier, who took office in September, has a big task ahead: reducing France’s budget deficit. His plan? A budget with €60 billion in tax increases and spending cuts. But here’s where things get tricky. Barnier tried to use a constitutiona
In southwestern Congo, a puzzling disease has swept through the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, causing the death of dozens between November 10 and November 25. The illness, characterized by fever, headache, cough, and anemia, has left health officials scrambling to identify its cause. Reports
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are on a mission to find and fix the most wasteful parts of the government. They believe they can save the US billions of dollars each year. This isn't easy, but if they succeed, it could help many Americans live better lives. President Trump once said their Department
French lawmakers stirred up a potential government shake-up on Monday. They introduced a no-confidence motion targeting Prime Minister Michel Barnier. This move could lead to the far-right party taking the helm. The trigger? Barnier's 2025 budget plan, which includes hefty tax hikes and spending cut
Rechargeable batteries aren't just for fancy gadgets anymore. They're crucial for making our world greener and achieving global net-zero goals. But investing in battery technology isn't simple. It's complex and involves many fields, requiring collaboration between universities, businesses, governmen
