The Supreme Court is making waves with two big cases. One is about transgender athletes in women's sports. The other is about tariffs from the Trump era. In Idaho and West Virginia, there are laws stopping transgender girls and women from joining girls' or women's sports teams. The Supreme Court is
Montana's health care marketplace is shutting down this week. This move comes as premiums remain high, leaving many people wondering what happens next. The state's senators, Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, back a Republican plan. They want federal money to go towards health savings accounts instead of
Giovanne Schachere is making a big difference in California and Washington. He leads groups that help people who are homeless or just out of jail. These groups give them medical help, housing, and support to stay on track. Running things in two states isn't easy. Each state has different rules and
The U. S. Senate has taken a big step to protect people from AI-generated explicit images. A new law, called the Defiance Act, lets victims sue those who create and share these images without permission. This comes after a surge of such content on platforms like X, owned by Elon Musk. The law builds
Hard times in childhood can follow a person into adulthood. These tough experiences, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can lead to health and financial issues. But they might also make someone more likely to face or cause violence as an adult. This link is important to understand. It sh
A group of 12 states, all led by Democratic attorneys general, took legal action to stop the federal government from imposing new rules on funding. These rules, tied to grants for healthcare, education, and research, are seen as a way to limit protections for transgender people. The states argue tha
Heart problems in women often go unnoticed. Doctors and tools designed to help don't always consider the unique needs of women. This is a big issue because heart disease shows up differently in women than in men. Yet, many digital health tools, like apps and wearables, don't account for these differ
In 2025, Boeing made a comeback in the airplane sales race. They sold 1, 173 planes, beating Airbus for the first time since 2018. This shows Boeing is getting back on track after some tough years. Boeing delivered 600 planes last year. That's the most they've done in seven years. But remember, bef
The world's most powerful people are gathering in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. This year, the event is taking place during a time of great uncertainty. The global economic order is being tested. U. S. President Donald Trump's policies are at odds with the forum'
People are increasingly combining cannabis and tobacco, but the impact on quitting smoking is not well understood. Cannabis use disorder (CUD) occurs when cannabis use becomes problematic. However, it's unclear whether any cannabis use complicates quitting smoking or if the issue arises only with CU
