Metaphors are all around us. They are used in everyday language to describe complex ideas in a simple way. They can also influence our thoughts and decisions. This is especially true for metaphors that talk about stability and balance. For example, saying "Our economy is shaky" uses a physical idea
A judge has stepped in to halt a significant part of Donald Trump's order. This order aimed to punish law firms that dared to challenge him. The judge's decision is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Trump's attempts to control who can represent clients against him. The judge, Loren AliKh
Robin M. Hogarth was a key figure in shaping how we understand the way people make choices. He was born in 1942 and passed away in 2024. Hogarth's work laid the groundwork for behavioral economics. He spent over 50 years studying, teaching, and guiding others in this field. Hogarth's research was w
Judges play a big role in society. They make decisions that affect everyone. But do they know what the public thinks? Do they consider what matters to us when they make their calls? To find out, a national survey was conducted. It asked people about judicial roles and what factors judges should thin
The Trump administration's attempt to close a program that allowed migrants from certain countries to enter the U. S. legally has hit a snag. A judge has temporarily blocked the shutdown, which would have affected migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti. These migrants had been allowed t
A federal judge has stepped in to unblock money that was supposed to go to Maine. The U. S. Department of Agriculture had frozen these funds. This all started because of a disagreement between the former president and the governor of Maine. The issue began when the former president signed an order.
The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has been given a green light to access sensitive information. A New York judge has eased restrictions on the department's access to Treasury data. This data includes millions of Americans' personal and financial details. The judge's decision
A recent ruling in Louisiana has given the green light for the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil. This decision is part of a larger effort to clamp down on pro-Palestinian activities on college campuses across the United States. Khalil, a Columbia University alumnus and legal permanent resident, is now
The state of South Carolina has been in the spotlight recently due to its aggressive push to carry out executions. Just last week, Mikal Mahdi, a 42-year-old man, was put to death by a firing squad. This was the second such execution in the state in recent times. Mahdi was convicted for the murder
The Trump administration is considering a bold move to keep a close eye on Columbia University. This could happen through a federal judge. The idea is to make sure the university follows the rules set by the White House. Why? Because the government canceled around 400 million dollars in grants and c
