In a rare show of unity, the U. S. Senate has given the green light to a plan that aims to correct a long-standing oversight. The Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act, passed unanimously, sets the stage for a 10-year mission. The goal? To find and update the grave markers of Jewi
A new law is making waves in the world of aviation. The Mental Health in Aviation Act (MHAA) is set to change how pilots and air traffic controllers deal with mental health issues. This law wants to make it easier for them to get the help they need without fear of losing their jobs. The MHAA was in
In Washington state, a big question is being asked: Should workers have a say in how AI is used in their jobs? Some lawmakers think they should. They want to make sure that when the government uses AI, it talks to the workers first. This is not a new idea, but it's getting more attention as AI becom
A lavish ballroom project at the White House has sparked a heated debate. The plan involves a massive 90, 000 square foot ballroom, capable of hosting up to 1, 000 guests. This extravagant addition is set to overshadow the main White House building itself. The president insists that private donors a
The House of Representatives is set to vote on removing a part of a recent law that lets senators sue the government for half a million dollars if their phone records are checked without their say-so. This law was quietly added to a bigger bill that ended a government shutdown. The House seems like
Canada recently lost its measles-free status after nearly 30 years, a direct result of declining childhood vaccination rates. This should be a red flag for the U. S. , which is also at risk of losing its measles-free status. However, the current climate is far from ordinary. Anti-vaccine and anti-sc
The clock is ticking on a major healthcare issue. Millions of Americans could soon face skyrocketing health insurance costs. This is because key funding for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), often called Obamacare, is set to expire at the end of the year. Some Republicans in Congress are worried. They
Trump has been talking about giving Americans a $2, 000 check from tariff money. But there's a big problem: new laws need to be made for this to happen. Trump said the money would come next year. He thinks the U. S. has enough money from tariffs to do this. But others aren't so sure. They say only
Canada is a big mix of cultures and beliefs. Islam is the second-largest religion here, but many healthcare workers don't know much about Islamic views on end-of-life care. Muslims look to the Quran, Sunna, and Islamic rulings for guidance on these tough decisions. But sometimes, patients, families,
A recent federal bill has put a damper on Chicago's hemp industry. The bill, which ended a government shutdown, also closed a loophole that allowed hemp products with small traces of THC to be sold as drinks, edibles, vapes, and more. This has left many businesses in a tough spot. Hemp business own
