The U. S. Commerce Department has seen a change in leadership within a key office focused on tech security. Elizabeth "Liz" Cannon, who headed the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) office, has stepped down. This office, established in 2022, was tasked with investigating t
The Trump administration has put an end to federal funding for research projects that use tissue from aborted fetuses. This decision was announced by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and took effect right away. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will no longer use its funds for
The EU is raising eyebrows over U. S. President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace. This board, led by Trump himself, has a broad scope and some unique rules. For instance, member states can only stay on the board permanently if they pay a hefty fee of $1 billion. This has sparked concerns about powe
The Education Department has decided to pause certain collection actions for some federal student loan borrowers. This move gives those in default a bit of a break while the government works on updating loan repayment and forgiveness programs. This pause means that actions like wage garnishment and
There's a big debate going on about the Ten Commandments in schools. Two states, Texas and Louisiana, passed laws to put the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. The governors of these states believe that the Ten Commandments are the foundation of their laws and values. But not everyo
The music scene in the region is buzzing with excitement. There are several shows coming up that are sure to captivate audiences. First up, there's a tribute band that has been rocking stages for over three decades. This band, hailing from Chicago, is known for their spot-on recreation of the iconic
The U. S. is making big changes to its energy loans. Nearly $84 billion in clean energy projects, approved under the previous administration, are being cut or revised. This move shows a clear shift in focus. Fossil fuels and nuclear energy are now getting more support. Meanwhile, subsidies for wind
The focus on Arctic security is heating up. Finland's president, Alexander Stubb, is pushing for a solid plan to be ready by the NATO summit in Turkey this July. This comes after the U. S. made a deal to calm tensions about Greenland's future. The U. S. president, Donald Trump, recently announced t
The U. S. Senate's plan to create clear rules for cryptocurrency has hit a bump in the road. The delay is not just about timing but also about disagreements and shifting priorities. The Senate Banking Committee has put the brakes on its big crypto bill. This bill was supposed to be a major step in
The UK's drug scene is a complex web. It's not just about the drugs themselves. It's also about the violence that comes with it. This violence isn't just random. It's tied to the drug market. It's tied to the way drugs are sold and controlled. In the UK, one big issue is something called "County Li
