In Montgomery, a heated debate is underway about the mayor's choice to hire Donald Watkins Jr. for a high-paying city job. Watkins, along with his father, was found guilty of fraud in 2019. The mayor wants to bring him on as the small and minority business development director, offering a salary of
In a recent turn of events, two more individuals have been charged in connection with the violent attack on a young employee of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The incident, which occurred in August, has drawn significant attention and even influenced national policy. The latest sus
In recent times, quite a few Republican lawmakers have found themselves in legal trouble. It seems like a lot of them have been given a break by President Trump. The latest person to get this kind of favor is George Santos, the ex-congressman from Long Island. He was let out of prison early. He had
Pennsylvania is at a critical juncture regarding health care. In 2026, a significant number of residents may find themselves without health insurance. This is due to the expiration of enhanced tax credits linked to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These credits have been a lifeline for many, making he
The current government shutdown is showing some interesting trends. Unlike the last one, President Trump's approval ratings are not taking a hit. In fact, they're up by a point. This is quite a shift from the last shutdown when his ratings dropped by three points. What's more, fewer people are blam
In the upcoming elections, Democrats are flexing their financial muscle. They're spending big on ads in key races, hoping to sway voters. But does more money mean more votes? Let's break it down. In California, Democrats are pouring over $66 million into ads for a redistricting measure. They claim
A secretive group of federal officials has been quietly working to support President Trump's fight against what he calls the "Deep State. " This group, known as the Interagency Weaponization Working Group, includes members from various government agencies, such as the CIA, FBI, and Department of Jus
In the world of environmental science, things aren't always as straightforward as they seem. Take zebrafish larvae, for instance. These tiny fish face big trouble when exposed to cadmium sulfide (CdS), a harmful chemical. When sunlight hits CdS, it releases toxic cadmium (Cd2+), which slows down the
Quentin and Owen Reiser, two brothers from Illinois, decided to take on a big year challenge. This means they tried to spot as many bird species as possible in one year. They bought a Kia Sedona and hit the road. Their journey was documented in a film called Listers. They faced many challenges, like
A new company is making waves in the world of blindness treatment. They're using a tiny implant to help people see again. The implant, called PRIMA, is about the size of a pinhead. It's placed under the retina, the part of the eye that processes light. The implant works with a special pair of glasse
