A recent Senate hearing shed light on the controversial firing of Susan Monarez, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The hearing, led by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, aimed to uncover the true reasons behind her abrupt dismissal just weeks after her confirmat
President Donald Trump is heading to the UK for his second state visit. This time, he's bringing along a group of important US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The trip is expected to be a mix of formal even
Cracker Barrel, a well-known restaurant chain, has decided to stop all its store renovations. This comes after a lot of customers complained about the new look. The company shared this news on X, saying they heard the feedback about both the logo and the restaurant designs. For a while now, Cracker
In a bold move, Florida's top health official, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, is pushing to scrap mandatory vaccinations for school kids. He argues that these requirements, which have been around for ages and are credited with saving countless lives, are a form of government overreach. Ladapo, who has impressi
A recent hearing brought attention to the ongoing debate about vaccine policies in the U. S. Senator John Barrasso, a doctor from Wyoming, expressed his concerns about the direction of vaccine policy under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Barrasso pointed out that vaccines have saved millions
Jim Jarmusch, a well-known filmmaker, recently found himself in a tricky situation. He was asked about Mubi, a company that shows his films, and its connection to a big investment firm called Sequoia Capital. This firm has ties to companies that make military tech for Israel. Jarmusch was one of man
Workers at a big tech company recently lost their jobs after a bold move. They entered an executive's office to make a statement. This happened at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Two employees, Riki Fameli and Anna Hattle, were part of a group called No Azure for Apartheid. They wan
Sabrina Carpenter just dropped her seventh album, "Man's Best Friend, " and it's clear she's not holding back. She's been upfront about it not being for the easily shocked or offended. This album is all about having a good time, and that's exactly what it delivers. The singer has been known for her
The 82nd Venice Film Festival is set to dazzle with a star-studded lineup, but not everyone is showing up. Julia Roberts will grace the Lido for the first time, while Gal Gadot is notably absent. The festival, running from August 27 to September 6, will feature a mix of high-profile movies and polit
In the world of quantum computing, the hunt for Majorana quasiparticles has been a long and winding road. These elusive entities, which could revolutionize quantum computing by providing stable qubits, have been the subject of intense research and debate. A recent study, published in the journal Sci
