In the U. S. , a small group of ultra-wealthy individuals holds a massive amount of the country's wealth. This isn't just about inequality; it's about power. These billionaires influence what we pay for essentials like housing, healthcare, and food. They also shape public opinion through their contr
Sen. Lisa Murkowski's recent speech about the government shutdown highlighted a troubling trend in politics: broken promises and bad faith. It's clear that many politicians, including the president, say one thing to get what they want but do another when it's convenient. This kind of behavior erodes
A new comet is making a close approach to Earth, but don't expect any alien visitors. Comet C/2025 V1 (Borisov) is not an interstellar object, despite some wild speculations. It was discovered by Gennadiy Borisov, who also found the second-ever interstellar object and another comet in 2019. The come
The Supreme Court has decided to tackle a big question: Can states count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day? This isn't just about one state; it could change how elections work across the country. Mississippi is in the middle of this debate. The state allows mail-in ballots to be counte
A group of eight Democratic senators chose to end the government shutdown, which has left many Democrats upset. They feel like the deal did not achieve much on health care after 40 days of fighting. Some Democrats, like California's Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut, we
President Trump has been handing out pardons and sentence reductions like candy. Recently, he pardoned former aide Rudy Giuliani, ex-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and others accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election results. But that's not all. He's also shown mercy to former U. S.
The world of gene editing is buzzing with excitement. Two companies, Crispr Therapeutics and Intellia Therapeutics, are making waves with their latest findings. Their stocks are on the rise, thanks to promising results in treating high cholesterol and a rare swelling disorder. Crispr Therapeutics s
In a surprising twist, eight Democratic senators joined forces with Republicans to break the government shutdown deadlock. This decision came after intense internal debates within the Democratic party, highlighting the challenges of finding common ground in politics. The final vote was 60 in favor
This week, there's a lot to watch on TV, with new shows and returning favorites across different platforms. Fans of crime dramas will have plenty to enjoy. "Landman" is back for a second season, with Billy Bob Thornton's character dealing with oil empires, family drama, and cartel threats. Meanwhile
In the world of heart health, a new player has emerged. This player is called zalunfiban. It's a special kind of medicine. It's designed to help people who are having a certain type of heart attack. This type is known as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI for short. Zalunfiban is
