The Trump administration has decided to pause $10 billion in funds for social services and child care in five states led by Democrats. This move, reported first by the New York Post, affects California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. The Health and Human Services (HHS) department claim
In the UK, a big study called PINEAPPLE is looking at how kids do before and after surgery. The idea is to see if checking kids over before they go under anesthesia helps things go smoother. This check-up is called pediatric preassessment. It's like a pre-flight check for kids before they have surg
Semiretirement is becoming a popular choice for people who want to slow down but aren't ready to stop working completely. It's a middle ground between full-time work and full retirement. This approach lets people reduce their work hours or switch to less demanding jobs while still earning money. Th
Paul Caneiro, a 59-year-old man, is finally facing trial for the brutal murders of his brother, sister-in-law, and their two young children. This case has been dragging on for over seven years, with delays caused by the pandemic and legal battles over evidence. The trial is expected to last until Ma
Doug LaMalfa, a well-known Republican representative from Northern California, has passed away at the age of 65. His departure leaves a significant gap in the House, where the GOP holds a slim majority. LaMalfa was a strong advocate for rural communities and agricultural interests, often championing
The recent Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) by Xcel Energy on December 17, 2025, along the Front Range, caused significant disruption. Small businesses faced substantial losses, with restaurants dumping spoiled food and workers missing out on wages. Families struggled to keep homes warm and medic
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a tragic event unfolded that has left a community in shock and raised serious questions about the justice system. A respected science teacher, Zoe Walsh, lost her life after a judge released a suspect with a lengthy criminal history, despite warnings from prosecutors. Wal
California is making big moves to tackle its housing crisis. The state's housing finance agency just hired Katherine McFadden to lead their multifamily programs. This is a huge deal because the agency has already pumped $3. 4 billion into affordable housing in just two years. They're not slowing dow
Liverpool has been eyeing Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi for a while now. They almost got him last summer for £35m, but Palace backed out at the last minute. Now, with Guehi's contract running out in six months, Liverpool is thinking hard about making a move. Guehi is a top defender, and Liverpool nee
In Venezuela, things got tense for media workers recently. More than a dozen journalists were held for a while on Monday. They were just doing their jobs, covering events in Caracas. This included a march backing former President Nicolas Maduro and the start of a new legislature. All of them were le
