Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch from Idaho have chosen an unexpected battle. They are challenging President Trump's decision to reclassify marijuana. Both senators have been quiet on many significant issues. These include Trump's foreign policy moves and his impact on healthcare. Instead, they are
The debate about "slow codes" in hospitals has been going on for a long time. Some people think it's wrong because it's not honest. Others believe it helps doctors and families deal with tough choices. A study by Sprengholz looked at what regular people think about this practice. The study wanted to
State lawmakers are back at work, and colleges might be in for some big changes. Here are six key issues they will likely tackle this year. First up, diversity policies are under fire. More states might ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. These bans could aff
Venezuela is in a tough spot. The country owes a lot of money to many different people. The debt problem started a while back, but it got worse when the government couldn't pay back what it borrowed. Now, the debt has grown because of unpaid interest and legal fights. The numbers are huge. Venezuel
The U. S. is trying to sort out who should be in charge of the crypto market. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, or CLARITY Act, is making its way through Congress. This act aims to end the confusion about who regulates what in the crypto world. The act has two main parts. First, it says
The crypto world has seen some big ups and downs recently. A well-known figure in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, Kain Warwick, had to pay out a $50, 000 bet. He was confident that the price of Ether (ETH) would reach $25, 000 by the end of 2025. But ETH ended the year at around $2, 980, far
Crypto holders are facing a growing threat from physical attacks, known as "wrench attacks. " These incidents have been increasing in both frequency and severity. A recent analysis of data collected by Bitcoin security expert Jameson Lopp shows a troubling trend. The data reveals that attacks have b
Crypto investors are hoping for a better year in 2026 after a tough 2025. The total market value of all cryptocurrencies dropped from $3. 5 trillion at the start of 2025 to just over $3 trillion by the beginning of 2026. Two coins that took a big hit are XRP and Shiba Inu (SHIB). XRP, which aims to
Baltimore has seen some good news lately. Crime rates have been going down. In 2025, the city saw a big drop in gun violence. There were nearly 30% fewer killings. This is the second year in a row with fewer than 200 homicides. Mayor Brandon Scott says this is because of the city's plan to stop viol
Prince William County has seen a drop in crime over the past five years. The police chief, Peter Newsham, shared his thoughts on what's working and what's not. First, the good news. Crime has gone down by 11%. Violent crime has dropped even more, by almost 20%. That's a big deal. The police have al
