The recent presidential election in Romania was a nail-biter. The liberal candidate, Nicusor Dan, pulled off a win. But here is the twist: he wouldn't have made it without the support of two key groups: ethnic Hungarians living in Romania and Moldovans with dual citizenship. These groups turned out
A federal judge in Washington, DC, recently made a big call. He ruled that a certain executive order was not okay. This order, signed by the then-President, was aimed at a law firm called Jenner & Block. The judge said it went against the First Amendment, which is all about free speech. This is not
A small plane crash in San Diego has left six people dead. The incident happened near Montgomery Field Airport. The plane hit power lines and crashed into homes in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood. This area is about two miles from the airport. The plane was a Cessna 550. It was heading for the airpor
The United States has received a Boeing 747-8 from Qatar. This jet is currently parked at an airport in San Antonio. It is waiting for a major overhaul to become the next Air Force One. The Defense Department has assigned the Air Force to upgrade this jet. It will be used as the new plane for the Pr
The FDA has recently stepped in to update the warning labels for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The focus is on a specific side effect: heart inflammation, which seems to affect young males more than other groups. This move comes after new data and studies showed that this risk is higher
In a move to boost electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, Japan is mulling over a new strategy. The plan? Offer financial help for setting up charging spots for Tesla cars. This is all part of ongoing trade talks with the United States. Right now, Japan gives money to help install charging points for
Amazon's Sidewalk is a cloud-based connectivity service. It has sparked a lot of debate. It uses Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) to protect user data. But there's a catch. These technologies might actually boost Amazon's control over the tech landscape. Let's break it down. Amazon took a big
The Defense Department has taken possession of a high-end Boeing 747 from Qatar. This jet is intended for use as Air Force One, the official aircraft for the President of the United States. The move has sparked a lot of debate. Some people are questioning whether it's right to accept such an expen
The city of Eau Claire is buzzing with upcoming construction projects. These projects are set to affect downtown businesses. Downtown Eau Claire Incorporated, known as DECI, is a local group that backs these businesses. They have raised concerns about the impact of the construction on local shops.
In the world of cancer treatment, making the right call on which drugs to approve is a big deal. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, or NICE, is at the heart of this process. They often rely on a measure called overall survival, which tracks how long patients live after treatment.
