Calley Means, a well-known figure in health care, has rejoined the Department of Health and Human Services as a senior adviser. This time, he's focusing on food and nutrition policies. Means had previously worked in a temporary role but stepped down last month. Now, he's back with a more permanent p
The UK government has a new idea to solve the housing crisis. They want to build 1. 5 million homes by 2029. But it's not looking good. So, they have a plan. They will say "yes" to new homes near train stations. This is if the homes follow some rules. The government thinks this will help build more
A federal judge recently made some serious accusations against the Justice Department. They said the department might have acted improperly in their case against former FBI Director James Comey. The judge even suggested that this misconduct could lead to the charges being dropped. The judge's criti
Eight Democratic senators have raised eyebrows about the actions of Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). They're asking the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to look into whether Pulte has been using his position to target political opponents of President Donald Tr
In the world of shopping malls, two big names in Alabama are facing very different futures. Brookwood Mall and Riverchase Galleria have both seen better days, but one is getting a big makeover while the other is struggling to keep up. Brookwood Mall was once the place to be. People loved going ther
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to stop the emergency flight cuts starting Monday at 6 a. m. ET. This move means that flights will go back to normal after weeks of delays and cancellations. The FAA first put these cuts in place on Nov. 7. They started with a 4% reduction in fl
Britain is making big changes to how it handles people seeking asylum. The government wants to make it harder for them to stay permanently. Now, they have to wait 20 years instead of 5 before they can settle down. This is a big shift from the current rules. The government also plans to check on ref
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen from New Hampshire has a clear message: it's time to move on from the government shutdown and tackle the pressing issue of health care costs. She believes that lawmakers need to stop the blame game and focus on finding common ground to address the rising costs of health care. Sh
New York is facing a tough choice. They want to fight climate change, but it's expensive. The governor is concerned about the budget, while a court ruling is pushing for action. The big question is: will the costs of doing nothing outweigh the costs of doing something? Extreme weather and pollution
A wealthy Russian businessman, Roman Abramovich, is in a legal fight with the government of Jersey. His team says the investigation started in 2022 is unfair and has not made any progress. They claim that the government has not provided enough evidence or made any charges against Abramovich. The go
