In Washington, two different plans are being put forward to deal with crime and immigration. One plan, from a Republican, wants to give local police more money and tools to fight drug cartels. The other, from a Democrat, wants to limit how local police can work with federal immigration officers. Th
Rob Reiner was a big deal in American entertainment. His movies and TV shows have left a lasting mark on culture. He started young, acting in small roles and writing for shows like "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. " But he really made his mark as a director. His first big hit was "This Is Spinal
Beach handball is a sport that combines speed, strength, and agility. But what exactly makes a player excel in this dynamic game? A recent study shed some light on this question by examining young athletes aiming for the Brazilian National Team in the 2017 Beach Handball World Championships. The re
The EU's monthly snapshot of key trends is out, giving a peek into the economy, jobs, and more. This isn't just any report; it's a quick, easy-to-digest look at what's been happening across the EU and a few neighboring countries. The economy is doing okay, not great, not terrible. It's growing, but
Republicans are making a big deal about transgender health care. They say they're protecting kids from treatments they think are harmful. But doctors say they're wrong. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association support gender-affirming care. They say it's important for
The Trump administration is making big moves against trans youth. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just announced plans to cut off federal funding for hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to minors. This includes treatments like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery. The administrati
In 2025, a big change happened in healthcare on the Central Coast. A program called QCIP gave over $16 million to doctors in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This money was for doing a great job taking care of patients. The program focuses on important health areas like managing diabetes,
A recent study has stirred up a storm in the world of climate science. It questions the way global temperatures are measured and used to make big decisions. The study points out that averaging temperatures from different places, like Mount Everest and the Sahara Desert, doesn't make much sense. It's
The U. S. military chaplaincy is undergoing a significant transformation. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has taken steps to reverse what he sees as a decline in the spiritual support provided to service members. This shift is seen as a response to policies from previous administrations that allegedly
The holiday season is usually a time for cheer, but crypto traders aren't feeling the festive spirit this year. Predictors on Myriad, a platform for forecasting market trends, are not optimistic about a Santa rally for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The odds are heavily stacked ag
