A recent speech by Lane County Commissioner David Loveall sparked debate. The talk was heavy with religious references, starting and ending with prayers. Loveall even mentioned "the savior" while discussing homelessness. His solution? Have citizens take in the mentally ill and drug addicts. This rai
In late 2024, a suggestion to push back retirement age in China sparked heated talks online. The discussion was especially lively among young people on Zhihu, a popular Q&A platform. This study took a closer look at how these young users reacted to the idea. Over six days, researchers gathered 1, 2
The East Coast is breathing a sigh of relief as three major offshore wind projects get the go-ahead to resume construction. This comes after a series of court rulings that shot down the Trump administration's attempts to halt work on these projects. The projects in question are Revolution Wind off R
Trump's sudden move to impose tariffs on several European nations has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles. This unexpected decision comes after recent talks between the US and Denmark seemed to ease tensions over Greenland. The tariffs, set to start in February, target countries like the UK,
The idea of a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve in the United States is gaining traction, but legal hurdles are slowing things down. Patrick Witt, who leads the White House Crypto Council, shared this update on the Crypto in America podcast. He mentioned that while the plan seems simple, some complex legal rule
Israel is not happy with the latest U. S. plan for Gaza. The issue? The people chosen to lead it. The Israeli government says the U. S. did not talk to them before making this decision. They think the plan goes against what Israel wants. One big problem for Israel is Turkey's involvement. Turkey's
Missouri is shaking things up in education. The state is creating a new way to grade schools. This is after Governor Mike Kehoe gave an order. The Missouri Department of Education has until June to make a plan. The new system will use letter grades from A to F. It will be based on how well students
The National Education Association (NEA), the biggest teachers' union in the U. S. , collects a lot of money from teachers' paychecks. This money is supposed to help teachers and students. But, where does it really go? A big chunk of it goes to politics. The NEA spends nearly $1 billion every elect
The government has decided to look at thousands of research grants again. These grants were put on hold because they included diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is good news, but it's not time to celebrate yet. The grants in question come from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Nat
In a show of unity, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson recently praised Jerome Powell, the Fed's chair, calling him a person of the highest integrity. This comes after Powell revealed that the Department of Justice had subpoenaed the Fed and even threatened him with criminal charges. Powell
