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May 22 2026POLITICS

Trump Picks New Fed Chair to Cool Inflation

President Donald Trump will officially install Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday at the White House. Warsh, who is 56 years old, was approved by Congress in a vote that almost split along party lines on May 13. He will replace Jerome Powell, who will stay on the bo

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May 22 2026EDUCATION

Bringing Acorns Back to the Lab

A new exhibit at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science shows how a community can keep its stories alive even when federal money disappears. The project, called “Yuutka” (The Place of the Acorn), mixes real‑world plants with digital tools so visitors can pick virtual acorns while learning about Ohlo

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May 22 2026POLITICS

AI Order Delay: Why the President Pulled Back

The president announced that he would not sign an AI executive order today. He said the decision was to keep America ahead in technology. During a separate press event, he told reporters that some parts of the draft were “bad. ” He didn’t want rules that might slow progress or block growth.

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May 22 2026SPORTS

De'Aaron Fox's Injury Puts Spurs' Game Plan in Jeopardy

The San Antonio Spurs face a tough spot as they prepare for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. De'Aaron Fox, their star point guard, has been sidelined with a high ankle sprain, leaving the team without its top playmaker for two straight games. High ankle sprains are trickier than regular ankl

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May 22 2026POLITICS

How math tries to fix messy political maps

Gerrymandering—the practice of drawing voting districts to favor one group—has been around as long as democracy. But today’s maps are redrawn using powerful computers and advanced data, which makes cheating easier and harder to prove. Some states now rely on independent commissions to avoid politica

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May 22 2026BUSINESS

Flight attendants: How spiritual leadership boosts service quality

Behind every smooth flight is a crew that keeps passengers safe and happy. Flight attendants do more than serve drinks—they handle emergencies, manage tight spaces, and shape how travelers feel about an airline. For airlines like Tibet Airlines, getting this right isn't just about smiles. It's about

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May 21 2026POLITICS

New Direction: Valencia Promises Stronger Security and Economic Growth

Paloma Valencia, a 48‑year‑old candidate from the Democratic Center party, announced that she would abandon Colombia’s current “total peace” policy if elected president. She said a new era of security would start under her leadership, and she plans to reactivate arrest warrants against armed groups.

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May 21 2026POLITICS

Housing Bill’s Impact Is Likely Small

The House recently passed a new housing bill that many people are excited about. A former adviser to the Trump administration appeared on Fox Business and said he was unsure how much change it would bring. He praised the bill’s effort to loosen rules for building new homes, calling that a positiv

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May 21 2026BUSINESS

Immigrant Start‑Ups Revive U. S. Business Boom

New research shows that in 2025, about 6. 6 million people launched a business, matching the numbers seen before COVID‑19. Immigrants opened 2. 3 million of these companies, twice the rate of native‑born citizens, making them a key part of the recovery. Latino founders started around 2 million firms

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May 20 2026CRIME

Dead Man Found Near Lake, Cause Still Unclear

A 73‑year‑old resident of Kew Gardens Hills was discovered near a lake in Queens Park on Monday evening, just before 5 p. m. The body showed gunshot injuries to the neck and back, but no firearm was found at the scene. Police are still deciding whether this incident is a crime or something else. An

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