Four major cities in the United States are in the hot seat. Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York are being scrutinized for their sanctuary policies. These policies limit how much these cities help with federal immigration enforcement. The mayors of these cities are set to face questions from a c
The Senate recently faced a heated debate over a bill that sought to exclude transgender women and girls from participating in sports designated for female athletes. This bill aimed to redefine Title IX protections based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. The vote was a c
The fight over transgender athletes in sports is heating up. Recently, a bill aiming to stop transgender women and girls from competing in female sports was blocked by Senate Democrats. This bill was pushed by Republicans and sought to define protections under Title IX, which guards against sex-base
Over a thousand people in the lush Équateur Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo have been hit by a puzzling fever. Symptoms like fever, headaches, chills, and muscle aches appear in just two days. This has left health experts scratching their heads. Two major health organizations have diff
The conflict in Gaza and Ukraine has sparked a big debate. People are asking if what's happening in Gaza is genocide. This is a heavy word with a lot of weight. It's not just about definitions or legal terms. It's about the suffering of tens of thousands of innocent people. The focus should be on fi
Think about this: what does "global health" actually mean? It's a big phrase, but what does it really cover? In the world of public health, folks have been talking about what "public" means for a long time. They've looked at the ethical and political questions that come up when we talk about helping
Dirk Nowitzki, the legendary Mavericks player, found himself in a surprising situation. He was on vacation with his family in the Maldives, a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, when he got the news about Luka Doncic's trade. He was shocked, just like everyone else. He couldn't believe what he wa
A'ja Wilson, the WNBA superstar, recently spilled the beans on her relationship with NBA player Bam Adebayo. The couple, who have been friends for years, have been quietly dating. Wilson revealed their romance during an interview at the Chase Freedom's Cashback Courts at NBA All-Star Weekend in San
Senate Republicans recently pushed through a $340 billion budget plan early Friday morning, after a grueling all-night session. This move was met with strong opposition from Democrats, who tried to halt the process with numerous amendments. The vote was largely along party lines, with 52 Republicans
Kate Winslet is about to take on a new challenge. She's stepping behind the camera for the first time to direct a movie called Goodbye June. This isn't just any movie, though. It's a Netflix production. Winslet won't just be directing; she'll also be acting in it. She'll be joined by some big names
