Imagine a world where an internet meme becomes a government department. That's what could happen if Elon Musk, the billionaire behind SpaceX and Tesla, has his way. He's been playing with the idea of a "Department of Government Efficiency" or DOGE, named after the cryptocurrency inspired by the Shib
You might be surprised to learn that the Australian government wants to ban kids under 16 from using social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese thinks social media is harming kids, so he wants a new law. This law, to be discussed in Parliament starting November 18, would make it tough for kids un
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his ambitious projects, has been chosen by Donald Trump to lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency". This idea, shared on Truth Social, has piqued curiosity. Musk and his partner, Vivek Ramaswamy, a former pharmaceutical executive, are tasked
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy will head a new department aimed at cutting down federal bureaucracy. This move is part of Trump's promise to give Musk significant control over government spending. The new departmen
Bitcoin hit a new record high late Monday, surging to $89, 623 as investors bet on Donald Trump's promise to ease up on crypto regulations. While the rally has temporarily paused, analysts predict bitcoin's value could hit $100, 000 by the end of 2024. Along with bitcoin, crypto exchanges and dogeco
With Donald Trump set to return to the White House in January, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are rushing to tackle a long list of tasks before the end of the year. Top of the agenda is preventing a government shutdown, which looms large as a December deadline approaches. Many Republicans want to delay k
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologized to thousands of abuse survivors during a packed Parliament session. The harmful events lasted seven decades, affecting many Māori and other vulnerable groups in care. He admitted past governments and current ones, including his own, are responsible. Luxon
Thousands of college students in China started a sudden trend of nighttime bike rides. They rode 30 miles to Kaifeng, a city known for its history and soup dumplings. The government first liked it, thinking it would boost tourism. But when too many students joined in, causing traffic jams and leavin
Valencia's residents took to the streets to protest the regional leader, Carlos Mazón, after last week's deadly floods. Over 200 people lost their lives, and many more are still missing. The protestors were angry because Mazón's administration didn't send flood alerts to people's phones until hours
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof changed his plans to attend UN climate talks in Azerbaijan. Instead, he's focusing on the aftermath of antisemitic attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans in Amsterdam. The violence, which injured five people and led to over 60 arrests, was sparked by social media ca
