Dr. Mehmet Oz is set to face some tough questions on Capitol Hill. He's up for a big job, leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. This means he'd be in charge of a huge amount of money, nearly $1. 5 trillion, for federal healthcare spending. That's a lot of cash to manage. Oz is known for hi
The National Symphony Orchestra's concert at The Kennedy Center was anything but peaceful. The audience was not in the mood to be quiet. Loud booing erupted as Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance entered the concert hall. The crowd was not happy. The event was held on a Thursday nigh
Apple enthusiasts are abuzz with whispers of a new iPhone model. The iPhone 17 Ultra is the latest buzzword, but is it just a rumor or a real deal? This isn't Apple's first flirtation with an "Ultra" model. Some believe it could be a super high-end device, while others think it's just a dream. The
In a surprising turn of events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made another arrest related to the Columbia University protests. This time, it's Leqaa Korda, a Palestinian student from the West Bank. Korda's visa had expired back in January 2022, and she was also arrested in 2024 for h
A massive storm is set to unleash a variety of extreme weather conditions across the central United States, starting today. This storm will bring a mix of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricane-force winds, and a high risk of wildfires. The storm's path will affect millions of people from the Mi
Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American, has been held captive in the Gaza Strip for 525 days. Hamas finally agreed to release him along with the bodies of four other hostages. This decision comes as a result of ongoing talks in Qatar aimed at extending the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The bodi
The economy is a hot topic right now, and it's causing some headaches for President Trump and his Republican allies. The stock market has been on a downward spiral, and many experts are worried about a potential recession. Trump's approach to the economy, which includes imposing tariffs and cutting
New York City's real estate scene changed dramatically when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Many people left the city, leaving lots of empty apartments. Cash Jordan, a well-known real estate broker, had to get creative to keep his business going. He started making videos showing off his listings on YouTu
Ever wondered how to make seawater splitting more efficient? Scientists have found a clever way to do just that. They've come up with a two-step process to improve photoanodes, the key players in turning seawater into hydrogen. The first step involves adding tungsten to the mix. This tweak
Getting renewable energy projects up and running is a big challenge. It often takes years to get the green light. Why? Because there are many steps to go through. One big reason is that companies often fail to talk to the right people in the right way. This is a big problem. Communication i
