Imagine being a reporter who gets to cover the president's daily activities. It's a big deal. If you're one of the lucky ones, you're part of a small group called the presidential press pool. This group has been around for a while, and it's always been chosen by the White House Correspondents' As
The name of the acting administrator for the US DOGE Service, a temporary department focused on government efficiency, has finally been revealed. Amy Gleason has been quietly leading this initiative, which was started by Elon Musk. Gleason has a strong background in both health care and technology.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is up against a tough challenge. He's trying to push through a Republican budget plan that includes big tax cuts and spending reductions. This plan is part of President Trump's agenda, but it's facing strong opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans. The
A federal judge recently declined to temporarily reinstate the Associated Press' (AP) full access to the White House. This decision came after the White House banned AP from attending certain events due to a naming dispute over the Gulf of Mexico. The judge, Trevor McFadden, did not find enough evid
Frailty is a big deal for adults. It's when your body can't do what it used to. You might feel weak, tired, or just not as strong. Scientists have been looking into how much we move around in 24 hours and how it affects frailty. There are guidelines for how much we should move in a day. But
Universal Destinations is expanding its horizons with a new theme park in Texas. This isn't just any theme park, though. It's a kid-centric destination that will feature some of the most popular animated franchises out there. Think Shrek, Jurassic World, and SpongeBob SquarePants.
The Senate was in for a long night. The Republican majority started a series of votes on a $340 billion budget plan. This plan was designed to boost funding for immigration enforcement, energy production, and the military. The process, known as "vote-a-rama, " was expected to last until the early ho
Imagine if we could turn harmful gases into something useful. Well, scientists have done just that. They've found a way to convert dangerous methane emissions into graphene. This stuff is super strong and can be used in all sorts of products. It's like a superhero material. Methane is a big
Wildfires have been a major concern for residents in L. A. County. This year, the situation has led to many residents asking questions about their housing and mortgages. One of the biggest questions is, "Do I still need to pay my mortgage if my home was destroyed by the wildfires? " This is a tou
Indoor air quality is a big deal, but most studies focus on outdoor pollution. So, let's talk about what's happening inside our homes. A big study in Korea checked out the air in over 1, 000 homes from mid-2020 to late 2021. They looked at tiny particles called PM2. 5, a chemical called formaldehyde
