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Trump team secures DOJ security clearance deal.

The J. Edgar Hoover Building, FBI headquarters, stood silent, a photograph capturing its imposing presence on October 8th, 2024. But within its walls, a crucial process was delayed, one that would cast a shadow over the upcoming presidential transition.

The Trump transition team finally signed an agreement with the Department …

Published on: Dec. 4, 2024

Hoover's FBI: A Precedent for Patel?

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to lead the FBI has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, raising serious concerns about the future of the agency and its independence.

Patel, a former Justice Department prosecutor and outspoken critic of the FBI, has openly vowed to use the agency to …

Published on: Dec. 4, 2024

Plastic treaty talks fail; resume next year.

Negotiations in Busan, South Korea, aimed at creating a legally binding treaty to combat global plastic pollution, have ended without an agreement, leaving the future of the planet's oceans hanging precariously in the balance.

The fifth and final round of talks, intended to finalize the treaty by the end of …

Published on: Dec. 4, 2024

Local Solutions to Child Poverty Amidst Funding Cuts

In Flint, Michigan, a groundbreaking program offers pregnant mothers and their newborns a lifeline, but its future hangs precariously in the balance, raising questions about the potential for nationwide expansion and the challenges of implementing such ambitious initiatives in resource-strapped communities.

Sh'Amir Spencer and her daughter Amira, participants in the …

Published on: Dec. 3, 2024

Cohousing: A Cure for Loneliness?

A simple disagreement over a bag of candy triggered a profound life change for one Portland family, leading them to a unique living arrangement that's reshaping their lives and challenging conventional notions of community.

Rachel Damgen's refusal to give her four-year-old son a sucker, amidst the pandemic's isolation, spiraled into …

Published on: Dec. 2, 2024

UN suspends Gaza aid, blames Israel.

A truck carrying humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip was seen at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, but the journey's fate hangs in the balance, as a critical decision by the UN threatens to plunge the region deeper into crisis.

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, announced a halt …

Published on: Dec. 2, 2024

Biden pardons Hunter.

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President Joe Biden issued a surprise pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday, a dramatic reversal from his earlier pronouncements.

The pardon comes just weeks before Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced on federal gun and tax evasion charges. He faced sentencing on December 12th for gun …

Published on: Dec. 2, 2024

Trump taps Patel for FBI Director.

President-elect Donald Trump's controversial choice for FBI Director, Kash Patel, a close ally and former national security aide, has sparked widespread concern.

Patel, known for his outspoken criticism of the Justice Department and the news media, has a history of investigating those probing Russian interference in the 2016 election, followed …

Published on: Dec. 1, 2024

Rising Bird Flu Fears

A new influenza virus, initially detected in dairy cattle in the Texas Panhandle, has spread to over 670 herds across fifteen states, infecting dozens of people and raising serious concerns about a potential pandemic. The virus, originating from birds, has jumped species multiple times, showing alarming adaptability and even appearing …

Published on: Dec. 1, 2024

TikTok Sale Looms?

TikTok's future in the U.S. hangs precariously in the balance, a January 19th deadline looming, threatening a complete ban unless a dramatic shift occurs. Will a last-minute deal save the popular app, or will millions of users be silenced?

The increasingly discussed solution among experts involves a sale to American …

Published on: Dec. 1, 2024

Trump Tariffs: Impacting Everyone.

President-elect Donald Trump's latest threat: a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada, plus an additional 10% on goods from China. Will this bold move reshape global trade, or will it backfire spectacularly, leaving American consumers and businesses reeling?

The potential impact on American consumers is significant. Higher …

Published on: Dec. 1, 2024

Muscle memory aids strength return.

Your strength may return surprisingly quickly after a weightlifting break, but the reasons behind this "muscle memory" phenomenon are more complex than you might think. The ability to regain strength rapidly after a layoff isn't just about remembering how to perform the exercises; it's a multifaceted process involving both your …

Published on: Nov. 27, 2024

Trump's Impoundment Plan.

President-elect Donald Trump, alongside SpaceX founder Elon Musk, witnessed a SpaceX Starship rocket test launch; a seemingly innocuous event foreshadowing a significant constitutional showdown.

Trump's ambition to drastically cut government spending hinges on a controversial tactic: impoundment – the presidential power to withhold funds allocated by Congress. This action directly …

Published on: Nov. 27, 2024

Bolsonaro implicated in Brazil coup plot.

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro faces potential imprisonment after a bombshell Federal Police report detailed his alleged active participation in a coup plot to overturn the 2022 election results.

The 884-page report, unsealed Tuesday, reveals damning testimonies portraying Bolsonaro as a central figure in the conspiracy, not merely a passive …

Published on: Nov. 27, 2024

Congressman inherits ancestor's office.

Rep.-elect Tom Barrett of Michigan will soon occupy a Capitol office steeped in family history – the very same space his great-grandfather used nearly a century ago.

This remarkable coincidence is the result of a fortunate lottery draw and a persuasive campaign by Barrett himself. His great-grandfather, Rep. Louis Rabaut, …

Published on: Nov. 27, 2024

Global Plastic Pact: Last Chance?

A plastic bottle and a discarded child's spade lay abandoned on a Prestatyn beach, a stark symbol of a global crisis.

International negotiators in Busan, South Korea, are locked in a race against time to forge a global treaty aimed at curbing plastic pollution before a year-end deadline. The stakes …

Published on: Nov. 26, 2024

$2 Microscope: A Kid's New World

At Eden School, nestled in the heart of northern India, a revolution is unfolding, one tiny folded piece of paper at a time. Children, their faces alight with wonder, peer into devices that seem too simple to be true, yet reveal a universe unseen.

These aren't ordinary microscopes; they are …

Published on: Nov. 25, 2024

GOP's Obamacare Weakening Strategy

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House has ignited a firestorm of speculation regarding the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), leaving millions of Americans facing an uncertain healthcare landscape.

Republicans, now controlling both the House and the Senate, have openly voiced their intention to significantly alter or …

Published on: Nov. 24, 2024

Karolyi, Gymnastics Coach, Dies at 82

Renowned gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, a man whose name is synonymous with both Olympic triumph and controversy, has died at the age of 82.

His death, announced by USA Gymnastics, leaves behind a complex legacy. Karolyi, along with his wife Marta, coached 28 Olympians, achieving remarkable success with numerous gold …

Published on: Nov. 21, 2024

Flu or COVID? One test.

The FDA has authorized a groundbreaking at-home test, changing the game for diagnosing illnesses this flu season – but will it truly live up to the hype?

This new iHealth test can detect both the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) and two strains of influenza simultaneously. Imagine: no more agonizing waits in …

Published on: Nov. 21, 2024