A political consultant from Annapolis, known for working with Republicans like former Gov. Larry Hogan, has been charged by federal authorities. The indictment says he took money from at least one elected official and a community group to buy a yacht. The case lists six criminal counts: three for
The push for a new U. S. vaccine policy, championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has hit a snag after a federal judge stopped key parts of the plan two weeks ago. Despite this setback, the Trump administration has not yet filed an appeal, a pause that stands out when compared to how q
A recent trial in Brazil explored whether two familiar medicines could ease the persistent tiredness that follows a COVID infection. The study focused on fluvoxamine, an inexpensive antidepressant, and metformin, a common diabetes drug. Researchers randomly assigned nearly 400 adults—each with fatig
The British Nuclear Medicine Society, or BNMS, turns 60 this year. It started in 1966 when four doctors met at a London pub and saw how radioactive imaging could change medicine. Since then the group has grown into a large network of doctors, scientists, and technicians who keep UK standards high.
The highest court in the land rejected a Colorado law that barred mental‑health professionals from attempting to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. In an 8‑to‑1 decision, the justices held that the ban was a form of viewpoint‑based speech restriction and therefore subject to str
Recent research that looked at over 50 clinical trials on marijuana for mental health found no real benefits. The studies covered conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and opioid addiction, but none showed that cannabis helped patients in any measurable way. This finding matches other major
A new project is making waves in Miami—an AI-generated video showed a massive glass skyscraper planned for Donald Trump’s presidential library. The design includes a golden entrance, escalators, and even a giant American flag. The tower would also feature replicas of parts of the White House. But wh
After a rowdy Tuesday full of thunder and lightning across Chicago, locals can expect a sharp drop in temperatures overnight, with lows dipping near freezing. Forecasters say Wednesday will stay cool, barely pushing past 40 degrees, and a light drizzle might add to the chill. By Thursday, though, th
During the opening night of the classic musical "Chicago" at the Kennedy Center, a high-profile figure arrived in the spotlight—though not on stage. The timing raised questions about priorities. Not long before the performance began, a significant policy change was announced, one that reshaped how f
A ship named Pine Gas, owned by a Mumbai company, was ready to leave the UAE’s Ruwais port in late February. The crew of 27 Indians had watched missiles and drones fly over them every day as tensions rose in the region. The vessel was supposed to reach its home port within a week, but it ended up wa
