House Speaker Mike Johnson is finding it tough to keep his party united. He's asking fellow Republicans to keep their complaints private, but many are speaking out publicly. This week, tensions boiled over as a member of Johnson's own leadership team accused him of lying. Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re
The U. S. is in a tight spot. China is making big moves to send people to the Moon. Meanwhile, the U. S. is still figuring out its next steps with the Artemis program. Lawmakers are starting to worry that China might beat the U. S. back to the Moon. They're asking tough questions about how to speed
In 2025, the world's curiosity was piqued by some unexpected things. Google's annual search report showed that "Gemini, " Google's AI chatbot, was the most searched term. This beat out big news like the India vs. England match, Charlie Kirk, and even another AI tool called DeepSeek. The report also
Breast cancer treatment often involves radiation therapy, which can be tough on healthy cells too. Scientists are looking for ways to protect these good cells while still effectively targeting cancer cells. One promising idea is using metal complexes, like those with copper and manganese, as protect
The U. S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is taking a step back to rethink its cobalt purchasing strategy. With cobalt prices surging by 50% since August, the agency is now reassessing its plans to stockpile this crucial metal. The DLA's initial tender, which aimed to purchase 7, 480 metric tons of c
Althea Vallotton had been through a lot. Her home in suburban New Orleans had taken a beating from Hurricane Francine. Every time it rained, water found its way inside, turning her floors into puddles. She had saved up and even moved into a mobile home on her front lawn while waiting for the funds t
In Florida, two immigration detention centers have come under fire for alleged human rights violations. The Everglades facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz, " and Miami's Krome processing center are accused of subjecting detainees to harsh conditions. At "Alligator Alcatraz, " detainees reported
Nancy Mace, a Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, is not happy with how things are going in the House. She's known for being a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump and for criticizing Democrats. But now, she's got her sights set on her own party's leadership. Mace is reported
A cheese company has issued a voluntary recall on various shredded cheese products due to potential metal contamination. The recall was first initiated on October 3, 2023, and the FDA has since assigned it a Class II designation, indicating that consuming the affected products could cause temporary
Cheese lovers, listen up! There are two major cheese recalls happening right now, and they're not small deals. One is about shredded cheese with possible metal bits, and the other is about grated Pecorino Romano with listeria concerns. Both are serious, so pay attention. First, let's talk about the
