Hey there! So, the House Speaker, Mike Johnson, has picked a new boss for the House Intelligence Committee. Meet Rep. Rick Crawford, a Republican from Arkansas. He's been on the committee for a while and is now the most senior member after the previous chair, Rep. Mike Turner, got the boot. Johnson
Bitcoin's price jumped on Friday, following reports that President-elect Donald Trump might issue an executive order to prioritize cryptocurrency. This comes after a Bloomberg report suggested Trump could form a crypto advisory council, giving the industry a voice in his administration. Shares of Co
Goldman Sachs has increased the pay of its CEO, David Solomon, by 26% to $39 million. Alongside this, they've set up retention plans worth $80 million for both Solomon and the bank's president, John Waldron. This move aims to keep the duo at the helm, following a strong performance year. The bank ha
The new administration has a chance to tackle drug issues head-on. Recently, voters have realized the harms of legalizing pot, rejecting many such measures. It's crucial to prevent future problems, especially since today's marijuana is much stronger. Federal agencies, like the Department of Health
In the hustle and bustle of Capitol Hill, Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a tough new challenge. A recent shakeup in a key House committee has caused a stir among Republicans. Johnson decided to replace the chair of the House Intelligence Committee with someone new, upsetting some GOP members who sup
Have you ever wondered how warnings about long-term risks of medication affect elderly people's decision to stop taking it? Scientists decided to find out. They created a hypothetical situation, or vignette, to see what happens when seniors are told about potential dangers of their pills. Imagine b
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question
On January 14, 2025, the Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame announced its newest inductees. Mark Potter, himself a Hall of Fame member, introduced the athletes and builders for the year. The Hall, established in 1994 by Joe Hawkins, recognizes local sports figures. Two athletes and four builder
Have you ever wondered how spiders detect smells? Researchers have found that male spiders use tiny hairs on their legs to smell. These hairs, called wall-pore sensilla, act like a nose. They help spiders find mates by detecting special scents called pheromones. Female spiders release these scents t
Cancer rates are changing in the United States. Women and younger people are now getting cancer more often than before. The American Cancer Society (ACS) found that women under 50 are 82% more likely to get cancer than men. This is a big increase from 2002, when the difference was only 51%. Breast
