The IRS has had a chaotic week. The tax agency saw a swift change at the top, with Gary Shapley's appointment as acting commissioner lasting only a few days. Now, Michael Faulkender, the deputy secretary of the Treasury, will step in to lead the IRS. This is not the first time the IRS has seen lead
In the early hours of a summer night in 2013, chaos struck the suburbs of Damascus. Rockets hit eastern Ghouta and Moadamiya, areas controlled by rebels. This was not a typical attack. The rockets were small, but their impact was devastating. Rescue teams rushed to the scene, expecting to find injur
A well-known actor landed himself in hot water recently. Haley Joel Osment found himself in the public eye for all the wrong reasons. He was arrested at a ski resort in California. What made matters worse was his behavior during the arrest. He hurled an antisemitic slur at a police officer. This inc
The recent U. S. airstrikes on Yemen's Ras Isa oil port have left a grim mark. The Houthis, a rebel group in Yemen, reported that 74 people were killed and 171 were injured. This attack is part of a broader U. S. military campaign against the Houthis, who are backed by Iran. The strikes targeted oil
The political scene is heating up as a Maryland senator's visit to El Salvador has caught the attention of former President Donald Trump. Trump took to his social media platform to criticize Senator Chris Van Hollen, accusing him of seeking attention during his meeting with Kilmar Ábrego García. Gar
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing significant changes. The agency has laid off numerous employees who played crucial roles in supporting safety inspections. These roles included organizing complex international trips, testing food samples, and communicating urgent safety recalls to th
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is facing a major overhaul. A significant number of its employees received termination notices. This move is part of a broader plan to reshape the agency, which was established to protect consumers from unfair financial practices. The CFPB has been ac
The landscape of Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, is changing rapidly. Chinese influence is becoming more visible. Streets are now adorned with Chinese signs. One of the most notable changes is the ring road encircling the city. It was officially renamed Xi Jinping Boulevard last year. This road
Medicare has rules for covering gene tests. These rules are called National Coverage Determinations. They were first put in place in 2018 and then changed in 2020. These rules are for a type of genetic testing known as next-generation sequencing. This testing looks at many genes at once. It can help
Singapore is considering a big move. It's looking into whether it should fund a special medical device. This device is for people with severe heart failure. These individuals cannot receive a heart transplant. The country is trying to figure out if this device is a good use of public funds. However,
