A new executive order has reclassified about 8, 000 civil service roles as political positions, placing many senior officials who manage NIH grant decisions under the White House’s influence. These appointments are crucial because they decide which research projects receive federal funding and ho
South Africa’s primary health clinics are facing a new kind of challenge: the growing impact of climate change. Every year, hotter temperatures, unpredictable rains, and more intense storms put extra pressure on these clinics. Nurses are the first people who see patients affected by heat‑relat
Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s number one, entered the Paris tournament with confidence, having dominated early in both sets against Diana Shnaider. The match started well for Sabalenka, who led 6‑3, 5‑3, but the wind on Court Philippe Chatrier turned into a formidable opponent. As gusts grew stronger
A White House source says President Trump may announce a new plan to use the 1950 Defense Production Act for coal. The proposal would channel almost $700 million into upgrading more than a dozen power plants, building a large export terminal on the West Coast, and matching corporate money for new fa
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, once a popular president of Mexico, has taken to social media to criticize former U. S. President Donald Trump. He says the American leader now behaves in ways that help Mexico’s political opponents and hurt his own party. López Obrador left office in 2024, but he
Cleveland’s old school buildings are getting a new look. The city is inviting developers to turn the empty campuses into homes, shops or community hubs. Last month, 12 schools across eight neighborhoods closed their doors for the last time. Neighborhood leaders say these sites hold a lot of
The night was a mix of music, gossip and politics. A West Los Angeles restaurant turned into a buzzing hub for those who want to see a different kind of mayor. Spencer Pratt, once known from reality TV, moved into the second spot behind Mayor Karen Bass in a primary that could lead to a runoff.
The Senate race in Maine is about more than past wins. Senator Susan Collins seeks a sixth term, but voters must ask if she can act boldly now. Collins helped bring the state forward in many ways, yet her recent choices raise doubts. Her vote to confirm Justice Kavanaugh proved a mistake th
Black Desert Mobile is stepping onto the global stage of the Green Game Jam, a worldwide event that asks gamers to help protect nature. The initiative, backed by the United Nations Environment Programme, has been running for seven years and invites top game studios to weave environmental messages in
A German sports brand just dropped a five‑minute film that feels more like a movie than an ad. The piece stars a famous actor and several rising soccer stars, weaving their stories into a celebration of the game. Though the exact cost is unclear, estimates put it at around $64 million, a price many
