The Brazilian government plans to lift the spending limits for its ministries, a move that will keep it within this year’s budget cap. Finance Minister Dario Durigan announced the change on Thursday, saying it will be revealed in a report scheduled for Friday at 3 p. m. local time. Durigan explaine
Scientists across the United States are feeling the strain of recent federal changes that have shaken up funding, hiring, and research freedom. A survey conducted by a university panel gathered 280 responses from fields such as biology, engineering, and public health. The results show that more than
The president announced that he would not sign an AI executive order today. He said the decision was to keep America ahead in technology. During a separate press event, he told reporters that some parts of the draft were “bad. ” He didn’t want rules that might slow progress or block growth.
Puerto Rico isn’t just a tropical getaway—it’s America’s frontline in the war against drugs. As a U. S. territory, the island offers cartels and smugglers direct access to the mainland, making it a prime target for illegal shipments. In 2024 alone, officials intercepted over 2, 600 pounds of cocaine
As Texas prepares for midterm elections, the state's governor recently took center stage at a banking conference in Dallas to highlight his economic strategy. Speaking to a room full of financial leaders, he emphasized Texas' growing appeal to big businesses, contrasting it with what he described as
The U. S. Preventive Services Task Force, a key group that decides which health screenings insurers must cover for free, just lost two of its leaders. They were let go without clear reasons, leaving many confused. The group has been shrinking for over a year, with meetings becoming rare and members
A U. S. senator has asked the health secretary to stand against new, looser rules on flavored vaping products. The senator argues that these changes favour large tobacco firms and risk turning more children into nicotine users. The federal drug regulator has recently softened its position on flav
Paloma Valencia, a 48‑year‑old candidate from the Democratic Center party, announced that she would abandon Colombia’s current “total peace” policy if elected president. She said a new era of security would start under her leadership, and she plans to reactivate arrest warrants against armed groups.
A new look at how talks with Iran affect ordinary people shows that the conflict is not just a political headline. For many middle‑class families, especially women who run households and watch their budgets shrink, the tension with Iran feels personal. A study by Galvanize Action found that mo
Eswatini agreed to hold U. S. deportees in a short time after the Trump administration asked African countries to take them back, even though questions about the program’s legality were already raised. The deal was made after a private meeting between Prime Minister Russell Dlamini and the U. S. cha
