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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

Should Jan. 6 Rioters Get Pardons? Vance Speaks Out

JD Vance, the future vice president, recently discussed who deserves presidential pardons for the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He believes peaceful protesters, who have faced harsh treatment from the Department of Justice, should be pardoned. However, those who committed violence on that day shoul

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

President Biden: New Judges, Delayed Justice

President Biden recently said no to a new law that would add more federal judges. This law, called the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act, aimed to solve a problem that's been around for decades: not enough judges handling too many cases. The bill would have added

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Trump Faces Unique Legal Moment: No Jail in Hush Money Case

Former President Donald Trump, aiming to reclaim the White House, made legal history on Friday. He became the first U. S. president or major presidential candidate to be found guilty of a felony. A judge in New York decided against jailing him or imposing a fine, clearing the way for his potential s

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Big Tech Companies Adjust Diversity Efforts Ahead of Trump's Return

In response to Donald Trump's upcoming presidency, several major tech companies like Meta and Amazon are rethinking their diversity initiatives. They're not alone; other corporations across the U. S. are making similar moves. Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently informed its

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Kickstarting Ortho Skills: A Collaborative Training Program for First-Year Residents

Becoming an orthopedic resident means diving into the deep end of clinical and surgical skills. Especially during the first year, or PGY-1, residents face a steep learning curve. Unfortunately, limited resources and other obstacles often lead to inadequate training compared to what experts recommend

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

America's View of Biden: Not So Great

As President Joe Biden wraps up his term, many Americans don't seem too happy with his performance. A recent poll shows that only about one-quarter of U. S. adults think Biden was a good or great president. That's not so hot compared to former Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama. It's like peop

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

The Trump Organization's New Plan: Limiting Trump's Business Role

The Trump Organization has rolled out a fresh ethics plan aimed at reducing President-elect Donald Trump's involvement in the family business while he serves in the White House. The plan, shared with CNBC, outlines several key changes. Trump will have restricted access to the company's financial det

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Meet Joseph Aoun: Lebanon's New President with a Military Background

Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's newly elected president, is a man who likes to keep things simple and straightforward. Unlike many in Lebanon's political scene, Aoun has always stayed away from party politics and media attention. Those who know him describe him as kind, compassionate, and focused on his duti

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

California Fires: Politics Ablaze

Wildfires keep ravaging California, but it's not just the flames that are heating up. Politicians on both sides are rushing to react. Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom tackles the recovery effort while answering hard questions about state readiness. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump is quick to b

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Venezuela: Maduro's Presidency Extended Amid Protests and Controversy

President Nicolás Maduro is set to continue his rule in Venezuela until 2031, following his inauguration on Friday. This comes despite widespread allegations that his opponent, Edmundo González, actually won the recent election. Many people in the capital, Caracas, protested against Maduro's new ter

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