Bitcoin's value has been on a rollercoaster lately, causing quite a stir in financial markets. It dipped sharply early Friday, almost dropping below the crucial $80, 000 mark. This isn't just a small blip; it's part of a bigger downward trend that started in October, with many investors pulling out of risky assets. The biggest cryptocurrency saw its value hit $80, 5...
A tragic event unfolded at St. Louis Lambert International Airport early Friday morning. An adult male lost his life in an officer-involved shooting. The incident started around 1:05 a. m. when airport police were doing their usual security checks in Terminal 1. They came across a man who had a knife. The man did not listen to the officers' commands to drop the weapo...
Fátima Bosch, a 25-year-old from Mexico, won the Miss Universe title in a competition filled with drama and controversy. The event was not smooth sailing, with incidents happening before and during the pageant. The trouble started with a heated argument between Bosch and Nawat Itsaragrisil, the pageant's director at the time. During a livestreamed event, Itsaragrisi...
The CDC has updated its stance on vaccines and autism, sparking debate. The agency now says a link cannot be ruled out, a shift from its previous position. This change aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's views on vaccine dangers. However, CDC scientists insist no changes were made to their website. The Department of Health and Human Services remains...
Eric Swalwell, a well-known figure in Congress, has decided to join the race for California's governor. This move adds another name to the already long list of Democrats vying for the position. Swalwell, who has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, brings his political experience and strong opinions to the table. Swalwell's campaign focuses on the h...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been making waves with his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) initiative. Recently, he was celebrated at a high-profile event in Washington, where he received praise from the vice president and top tech executives. Yet, not everyone is happy with the direction MAHA is taking. Some of Kennedy's supporters and former employees have been voca...
The Education Department is undergoing a major overhaul, with many of its responsibilities being shifted to other federal agencies. This move, initiated by the Trump administration, aims to reduce federal influence on education and give states more control. However, many state and school officials are concerned that this change will create more bureaucracy and confus...
In a recent event at the Vatican, Pope Leo was handed a copy of a U. S. Senate resolution. This resolution honored the victims of a tragic shooting that took place at a Catholic school in Minnesota. The senator who presented it was Amy Klobuchar, one of the resolution's co-sponsors. The shooting happened on August 27. A gunman fired through the stained-glass windows...
The Trump administration is pushing ahead with a plan to scale back the Education Department, a move they believe will improve education by reducing federal control. However, many school and state officials are worried that this change will create more red tape without helping students who are struggling with reading and math. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has s...
In Boston, a tribute to trans lives lost turned into a crime scene. Over 400 flags, each representing a trans or gender-expansive person killed since 2020, were torn down from Boston Common. This wasn't just vandalism; it was a hate crime, say LGBTQ advocates. The Queer Neighborhood Council, a group fighting for LGBTQ rights, spoke out. They said this attack mirrors...