Kash Patel, the newly appointed FBI Director, has big plans. He wants to move around 1, 500 employees out of Washington, D. C. Some will go to field offices across the country, while others will head to a new bureau facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Patel believes this will help the FBI focus more on
Senate Republicans recently pushed through a $340 billion budget plan early Friday morning, after a grueling all-night session. This move was met with strong opposition from Democrats, who tried to halt the process with numerous amendments. The vote was largely along party lines, with 52 Republicans
ICE, the agency in charge of deportations, has a new acting director. Caleb Vitello, who had been leading the agency, has been moved to a different role. He will now oversee all field and enforcement operations. This change comes as the administration is frustrated with the pace of deportations. The
In a surprising turn of events, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was shaken when the wrong body was released. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was furious. He called it a "cruel and malicious violation" of the ceasefire agreement. The body was supposed to be an Israeli mother of two boy
Kash Patel, a name that has been making waves in political circles, has quite the story to tell. Born in 1980 to Indian immigrant parents, Patel grew up in Garden City, New York. His journey to prominence began in 2018 when he served as an aide to Rep. Devin Nunes. It was during this time that he ca
Fusarium fungi are everywhere, thriving in all sorts of environments. These tiny organisms have a superpower: they can produce natural products, or NPs, that help them survive and thrive. Think of NPs as their secret weapons, and some of these can be harmful, like mycotoxins that can contaminate our
The Arabian Peninsula is no stranger to heavy rain. In fact, it's been getting a lot of it for centuries. In 2024, extreme rainfall caused a lot of trouble in the region. When it rains hard, it causes flashfloods. These floods carry sediment and dump it into the sea. Animals living in the sedimen
Bile acids are becoming a hot topic in archaeology. These acids, made only by animals, are tougher than other similar compounds. They don't break down as easily over time. This makes them great for studying old poop and what it can tell us about the past. But what happens when that poop is burned?
In the heart of Canada, the Asubpeeschoseewagong Anishinabek, known as Grassy Narrows First Nation, have been fighting for their health and environment for many years. This battle began after a massive industrial spill dumped between 9, 000 and 11, 000 kilograms of mercury into their river system. T
Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is like a high-tech dance. Everyone has a role, and it's crucial to know who's doing what. A thorough look into scientific and clinical studies revealed that most research focuses on the surgeon and the robot's technical bits. But what about the rest of the team? The n
