San Jose is taking a close look at its housing plans. The city is reviewing its General Plan, which happens every four years. But there's a problem. The current plan might not be helping to build more homes. In fact, it could be making things worse. Before 2007, San Jose built about the same number
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Donald Trump's administration has taken a significant step to undo a key climate regulation. They want to get rid of a 2009 finding that said greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, are bad for public health and the environment. This finding h
SC State University is making big moves to tackle their housing problem. They're planning to build new dorms and renovate old ones to make room for more students. The university is looking to get some serious cash from a federal program to help pay for these projects. They're planning to build a hu
When we talk about Black moms' health, it's usually all doom and gloom. We hear a lot about the bad stuff, like how Black moms face more risks and challenges. But that's not the whole story. Black moms also have stories of joy, strength, and thriving. It's time to focus on those stories too. For a
In a surprising turn of events, several cryptocurrency regulation bills supported by former President Donald Trump faced a setback in the House of Representatives. The bills did not gain enough support to proceed to the next stage, with a vote tally of 196 in favor and 223 against. This outcome was
Bitcoin took a tumble recently, dropping below $117, 000. This happened after some crypto bills got stuck in Congress, unable to move forward. It's a big deal because bitcoin had been soaring, hitting record highs thanks to big investors buying into bitcoin ETFs. People were hopeful that new laws wo
House Republicans recently shook things up by voting against a key procedural measure. This vote was meant to advance several bills related to cryptocurrency and a Defense Department funding bill. The move caught many off guard, especially since it was supposed to be a big week for crypto under Pres
In a surprising turn of events, a group fighting for Yemen's recognized government says it has taken control of a huge shipment of weapons. These weapons, weighing 750 tons, were reportedly sent by Iran and meant for the Houthi rebels. This is a big deal because it's the first time this group, calle
People with severe mental illness often face a lot of challenges. One big challenge is feeling ashamed or judged because of their condition. This is called self-stigma. Another challenge is dealing with psychiatric symptoms, like depression or anxiety. Some studies suggest that doing housework might
The House of Representatives is diving headfirst into the world of cryptocurrency. This week is all about crypto, with a bunch of bills that could change how people handle their money. It's a big deal because crypto has moved from the sidelines to the center stage of politics. One of the main bills
