The FDA's tobacco control efforts have hit a major roadblock. The agency's top tobacco regulator, Brian King, was suddenly removed from his post. This move is part of a larger shake-up within the FDA, where many experienced leaders have been leaving or being dismissed. King's departure is significan
The Middle East is boiling over with tension. Iran has made it clear that direct talks with the US are off the table. This decision comes after President Trump sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader. The letter was a warning, hinting at possible military action if Iran doesn't back down from its nuc
Columbia University has a new acting president. Claire Shipman will take over the role. She is the co-chair of the board of trustees. This change comes after Katrina A. Armstrong decided to step down. She had been serving as the interim president since August. Armstrong will go back to her job at th
Canada is in the middle of a heated election battle. The main players are Mark Carney, the new Prime Minister, and Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party. The election is set to last five weeks, ending on April 28. This election is not just about local issues. It's also about how Can
In recent events, the U. S. defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has added his voice to the growing criticism of federal judges. He took a jab at Judge Ana Reyes, who had blocked a ban on transgender troops, suggesting she overstepped her boundaries. Judge Reyes, based in Washington, had ruled that a J
Apple is making big changes to its AI team. The company is putting Mike Rockwell, who leads the Vision Products Group, in charge of Siri. This move comes as Siri struggles to keep up with modern AI. The company is not happy with the current AI leader, John Giannandrea. This is why Giannandrea will
The head of Amtrak, Stephen Gardner, recently stepped down from his role. This sudden move has raised questions about the future of the national passenger railroad. The decision came after discussions with the current administration, which has been pushing for changes in federal services. Gardner's
Apple is switching things up in its AI department. The company has decided to replace the current head of Siri. This move comes right after Apple delayed the release of some big AI features for Siri. The new leader will be Mike Rockwell. He is the guy in charge of developing the Vision Pro. This is
President Trump is set to lead a Kennedy Center board meeting today. He is the new chair of the board, a position he secured after a major shake-up in the center's leadership. The president dismissed the previous board members and appointed a new one. This move is part of a broader effort to increas
Seven & I Holdings, the company behind the 7-Eleven convenience stores, is making big moves. The Japanese company has just appointed its first foreign CEO, Stephen Dacus. This move comes after a tough six months. During this time, the company faced a massive $47 billion takeover bid from Canadian co
