The Trump administration is pushing for a return to the financial excesses of the 1920s, much like the story of "The Great Gatsby. " A recent Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, themed after the novel, featured extravagant decorations and scantily clad women, symbolizing the current administration's embr
A recent court decision has put a spotlight on the ongoing struggle to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, running smoothly. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. from the U. S. District Court in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully f
In a surprising turn of events, a jury decided that throwing a sandwich at a federal officer was not an assault. Sean C. Dunn, the man behind the flying hoagie, admitted to the act but argued it was a harmless way to protest. This all went down during a tense time in D. C. when President Trump took
Doctors are under a lot of pressure. They have to see many patients, and they also have to write a lot of notes. This extra work can lead to burnout, which is a big problem in the medical field. A recent study shows that using AI to take notes might help. The study looked at how AI note-taking affe
In a notable show of defiance, Catholic clergy made their way to an ICE detention center in Illinois, hoping to bring the Eucharist to detainees. Their efforts were met with a firm "no" from ICE, leaving the clergy feeling humiliated and disappointed. This incident is just one example of the growing
In October 2025, a significant number of Americans, including many Alaskans, participated in a nationwide protest against the Trump administration. This event was reminiscent of another large-scale protest that took place in 1969. Back then, people across the country came together to advocate for an
In a surprising move, Joe Allen, the acting inspector general of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), was recently removed from his position. This decision came at a time when the FHFA, usually a behind-the-scenes player, has been making waves under the leadership of Bill Pulte, a vocal suppor
Today, voters are making their voices heard in important elections across the country. These races are a big deal because they give us a sneak peek at how people feel about the current administration and the direction of the country. In New York City, a young politician named Zohran Mamdani is runn
Rice plants face a tough challenge when dealing with cadmium, a harmful metal. Phosphorus, a key nutrient, plays a big role in how rice plants manage cadmium. Scientists wanted to understand how different amounts of phosphorus affect cadmium in rice. In an experiment, they grew rice in water with d
The Food and Drug Administration's drug division is in chaos. Dr. George Tidmarsh, who leads this division, is on leave. He says it's because he spoke up about a new program. This program fast-tracks some drug approvals. He thinks it's not based on solid science. Instead, he believes politics are pl
