The House of Representatives has been on a break for over a month. No policy debates, no votes, and no oversight hearings. Speaker Mike Johnson decided to put everything on hold. This is not just a short break. It's been going on for weeks. And it's happening while the government is shut down. John
ESCMID, a big group focused on fighting infections, has a new leader. This change happens when the world faces big health challenges. The new leader takes over from someone who did a lot to keep the group strong. The new leader has big shoes to fill. The old leader worked hard to make sure the grou
The UK's Labour Party has a new deputy leader, Lucy Powell. She won the vote against Bridget Phillipson, but only 17% of members showed up to vote. Powell wants the party to focus more on its left-wing values instead of trying to appeal to voters who like right-wing ideas. Powell believes Labour sh
In the world of technology, visual-language models (VLMs) are getting really good at understanding both pictures and words. But when these models are used in a federated setting, where different users contribute data, two big problems come up. First, the data from each user is not the same, which ca
The U. S. is making big moves in the world of digital money. President Trump has picked Michael Selig to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Selig is no stranger to crypto. He's been a key player in the SEC's crypto task force, helping to shape how the government oversees digital c
Halo: Campaign Evolved is making waves, and it's not just another remake. This is a full-blown rebuild of the original Halo: Combat Evolved, using Unreal Engine 5. It's set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and surprisingly, PlayStation 5. Yes, you read that right. Halo is coming to PS5, and it's no
In Chicago, a heated discussion is happening about how to keep students safe during ICE raids. Some school board members are pushing for online learning options. This comes after a student was detained on his way to school. The student was later released, but the incident has left many feeling uneas
The United Nations is gearing up for a significant change. The next leader, known as the secretary-general, will be chosen in a process that's stirring up some debate. This role has a five-year term, starting in 2027. Traditionally, the position rotates among different regions. Right now, it's Lati
A big change is happening in the world of fintech. Snowball & Co. , a tech investment company, has taken over Adro, a fintech startup. Adro helps people from other countries who are studying or working in the U. S. manage their money. Now, Adro's team will run Finfare Money, a financial tech company
Arsenal has been on a roll lately, and fans are buzzing with excitement. The team's recent performance against Atletico Madrid, where they won 4-0, has left everyone impressed. This victory is a big deal, especially considering Atletico's reputation in European football. The squad looks stronger th
