People have always looked to the past to make sense of the present. This is especially true during tough times. The COVID-19 pandemic was no different. A study in Germany looked at how people used historical comparisons to understand what was happening around them. The study found that people used
The recent layoffs at health agencies seem like a bad rerun of an old show. It's like someone forgot to change the script. The plan was to let go of nearly 8, 000 people, but that didn't happen. Instead, it was a chaotic mess. Employees were left in the dark, wondering if they still had jobs. It's l
Two more people have been accused of attacking a well-known DOGE employee. This is a big deal because it shows that the investigation is still going on and they are trying to find everyone involved. The attack happened a while back, but the news is still fresh because more people are being held res
A recent court decision has ignited a firestorm of criticism from MAGA supporters. The controversy centers around Judge Kendra Briggs' sentencing of two Maryland teens who attacked Edward Cortisine, a former DOGE team member, in Washington, D. C. The judge's decision to grant probation instead of ja
Ireland has a new president, and her name is Catherine Connolly. She won big, taking 63% of the votes. Her opponent, Heather Humphreys, got 29%. Connolly is known for her left-leaning views and has been a critic of Israel's actions in Gaza. She also warns about the EU becoming too militarized. Conn
A recent dispute between the U. S. and Canada has taken an unexpected turn. It all started with a TV ad from Ontario that used a clip of former President Ronald Reagan speaking out against tariffs. The U. S. president took issue with the ad, calling it "fraudulent" and decided to raise tariffs on Ca
A recent study dug into how certain chemicals in our environment might be messing with how quickly our bodies age. Researchers looked at data from over 1, 600 adults and checked out 78 different chemicals. They used fancy computer models to see if these chemicals could predict how fast people were a
Hurricane Melissa is growing stronger and is expected to hit Jamaica and Haiti hard. This storm could become a Category 5 hurricane, which is the most severe level. The slow movement of the hurricane means it will bring a lot of rain and strong winds. The hurricane is currently about 130 miles sout
A wealthy individual, known for supporting Republican causes, has quietly donated a huge sum to support U. S. troops affected by the government shutdown. This person, who prefers to stay out of the spotlight, gave $130 million to ensure military personnel get paid on time. The donation was announced
Catherine Connolly just made history. She's the new president of Ireland, winning in a huge way. This is her moment, and she's ready to make a difference. Connolly isn't part of the usual political crowd. She's an independent, backed by left-wing parties, and she's not afraid to challenge the statu
