The Senate took a big step late Saturday night, pushing President Donald Trump's spending plan forward. The vote was close, with 51 senators in favor and 49 against. Two Republicans, Thom Tillis and Rand Paul, joined Democrats in opposing the move. Trump quickly celebrated the win on Truth Social, c
Lately, some folks have been talking about a super painful sore throat linked to COVID. They're calling it "razor sore throat. " It sounds scary, but is it really something new? Doctors say no. They've seen bad sore throats with COVID before. It's not a sign of a new, extra scary virus. The symptom
Elon Musk, the head of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again spoken out against President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending cuts bill. He believes this bill, which Senate Republicans are trying hard to pass, will lead to job losses and hurt growing industries. Musk shared his thoughts on X, saying
In Houston, Texas, Lynce Lucas is a symbol of resilience and hope. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2017, a type of blood cancer that affects Black Americans more than any other group. Lynce's journey began with a sudden loss of mobility, a stark reminder of the disease's impact on her bod
The stock market has hit a new high, but it's not all smooth sailing. The S&P 500 has bounced back to its February peak, but the journey there has been anything but steady. The market's recovery has been swift, fueled by a wave of optimism that swept away the fears from the April tariff panic. But i
Iran is tightening its grip after a brief war with Israel. The government has executed three more people for alleged spying, making it six in just 12 days. These men were said to be working for Israel's Mossad, but rights groups argue they were just regular workers who didn't get fair trials. The e
Kneecap, the Belfast rap trio, took the stage at Glastonbury's West Holts, turning it into a political battleground. The crowd, drawn by controversy and curiosity, packed the area, forcing organizers to set up barriers early. The band wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room: Prime Ministe
In the heart of Turkey, a city from over 9, 000 years ago, Çatalhöyük, is revealing secrets about a society where women might have held significant power. Researchers dug deep, studying the DNA of more than 130 skeletons from this ancient site. They found something fascinating: the female line was c
The Senate is working through the weekend. Republicans are trying to pass a big tax and spending bill by July 4th. This is President Trump's plan. The bill is huge, with 940 pages. It includes tax cuts and spending reductions. But not everyone in the GOP agrees with the cuts, especially to Medicaid
Chief Justice John Roberts recently addressed the issue of political figures criticizing judges. He emphasized the importance of an independent judiciary and cautioned against politicians expressing hostility towards judges. Roberts made these remarks at a conference of judges in Charlotte, North Ca
