The Scottish Government made big changes to how general practice works in 2018. They started a new contract for GPs. The goal was to make primary care better and fix health problems that weren't fair. But did these changes make patients happier? That's the big question. Before diving in, it's i
In March, Americans went on a shopping spree. They were rushing to buy items before new tariffs took effect. This sudden increase in spending gave the economy a much-needed boost. Meanwhile, inflation took a pause. It slowed down and moved closer to the Federal Reserve's target. The Commerce Depart
The 100-day milestone of Trump's presidency was marked by a chat with a news anchor. The conversation took place in the Oval Office. The talk covered a lot of ground. Topics ranged from the economy to immigration, and even foreign policy. Trump's administration has been busy. They've been working on
The U. S. economy took a surprising turn at the start of the year. It actually shrank. This wasn't a major crash, just a small dip. The U. S. gross domestic product, which is a measure of the economy's health, declined by 0. 3% in the first three months of the year. This was a big change from the st
In mid-April, President Trump and President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador appeared to be in perfect harmony. They were in the Oval Office, discussing a recent event. The U. S. had just sent over 200 migrants to a high-security prison in El Salvador. Bukele seemed eager to take in more. He even dismiss
The U. S. government recently reached out to El Salvador. They had a request. They wanted a Salvadoran man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, to be sent back to the U. S. The Supreme Court had ordered his release. This was a big deal. The U. S. had sent him to El Salvador by mistake. They were supposed
The government has stirred up a hornet's nest with its recent moves to boost logging in national forests. The aim? To tackle wildfires. But is this the right approach? The move has sparked a heated debate among scientists and forest managers. The government has declared an "emergency" situation for
President Trump has decided to ease up on his 25% tariffs on cars and car parts. This is a big change, as these import taxes were causing trouble for U. S. car makers. The idea is to give automakers a break while they move more of their production to the United States. The administration is offering
A significant change is coming to how Americans buy goods from China and Hong Kong. A special rule, known as the de minimis exemption, is being phased out. This rule allowed items worth up to $800 to enter the U. S. without tariffs or customs forms. This exemption was a big deal for shoppers and ret
The U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has broadened its authority to end the legal status of foreign students. This change is outlined in a recent internal memo. The memo, which was filed in court, lists new reasons for terminating the legal status of international students. One key ad
