` tags. President Trump has consistently targeted climate efforts and the shift to green energy since taking office. The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University has documented numerous actions by his administration to diminish or eliminate federal climate change mitigation and adaptation measures since late January. A primary target has been the […]
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials are investigating whether this year’s severe flu season, the worst in 15 years, has led to an increase in a rare and dangerous brain complication in children. The CDC estimates that 19,000 people, including 86 children, have died from the flu this winter. On Thursday, the CDC reported that at […]
Michelle Trachtenberg, 39, has passed away. The actress, known for her breakthrough performance in Nickelodeon’s Harriet the Spy and subsequent roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, was reportedly discovered deceased in her New York City apartment by her mother on Wednesday, shortly after 8 a.m. local time. This news follows Trachtenberg’s recent […]
President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday evening that he intends to offer a “gold card,” which would provide a pathway to citizenship for foreign-born individuals for $5 million. “You currently have a green card. This is a gold card,” the President said. “We plan to set the price of this card at approximately $5 million, […]
SALT LAKE CITY — A potential overhaul of Utah’s election procedures by Republicans could begin with the state’s universal mail-in voting system, as legislators aim to boost both efficiency and public confidence. The Utah House, controlled by Republicans, approved a bill by a vote of 57-15 that would mandate voters to actively request mail-in ballots, […]
TEL AVIV, Israel — Tens of thousands of Israelis, holding flags, orange balloons, and signs reading “forgive us,” lined highways on Wednesday as the bodies of a mother and her two young sons, who died in captivity in the Gaza Strip, were transported for burial. The Bibas family’s ordeal has come to represent the deep […]
` tags. “`xml My deepest concern is the possibility that genuine disability inclusion may not be realized in my lifetime, or even in the lifetimes of others. Disability advocates have tirelessly worked for years to eliminate obstacles and achieve visibility, value, and inclusion – not as mere charity cases or boxes to be checked, but […]
Last month, 14-year-old Avery Colvert witnessed the destruction of numerous buildings, including her school, in her hometown of Altadena, California. According to 21-year-old actress and producer , who presented Colvert with the 2025 TIME100 Women of the Year Impact Award on Tuesday in Los Angeles, “While many were overwhelmed by the devastation, Avery took initiative.” […]
A recently dismissed head of cybersecurity for VA.gov has alerted the Associated Press to the potential risk of theft or compromise of sensitive financial and health information of millions of veterans.
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, President Trump took action to suspend the security clearances of lawyers at Covington & Burling, a well-known Washington D.C. law firm. This move is seen as retaliation for their legal work with special counsel Jack Smith, and part of Trump’s ongoing effort to address past criminal investigations he faced prior to […]
` tags. ` President Donald Trump announced plans on Tuesday to introduce a “gold card” visa program, offering a path to citizenship for an investment of $5 million. This would replace the existing 35-year-old investor visa. “They’ll be wealthy and they’ll be successful, and they’ll be spending a lot of money and paying a lot […]
Amy Gleason, a relatively unknown figure with a background in health care technology and prior service in the Trump administration, has been named the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency. The White House announced Gleason’s appointment on Tuesday. DOGE is currently focused on urging government agencies to reduce their budgets through staff reductions […]
Apple shareholders have voted against a proposal that would have pressured the tech giant to abandon its diversity programs, aligning with a broader push by Donald Trump to eliminate such initiatives. The proposal, put forward by the National Center for Public Policy Research, urged Apple to follow the example of other prominent companies that have […]
` tags. The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned the murder conviction and death sentence of Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma man who has consistently claimed he is innocent and avoided multiple execution attempts by the state. The justices determined that Glossip’s trial infringed upon his constitutional rights. The justices heard arguments in October in a case […]
While predicting one’s lifespan is impossible, prioritizing lifestyle and environment over genetics can increase the likelihood of a long and healthy life. This is the key finding of a study published in Nature Medicine, which leans heavily towards the influence of environment in the nature versus nurture debate. The study utilized data from over 490,000 […]
KINSHASA — According to both local doctors and the World Health Organization (WHO), a yet-to-be-identified illness has caused the deaths of over 50 individuals in the northwestern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Serge Ngalebato, the medical director at Bikoro Hospital, a regional surveillance center, told the Associated Press that a key concern is […]
Federal employees who didn’t respond to Elon Musk’s request last week to detail their job accomplishments won’t face immediate repercussions, despite the initial ultimatum of potential firing. While President Trump reportedly supported Musk’s demand, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) clarified to agency heads that responding wasn’t mandatory. Musk indicated on X that he plans […]
Rep. Jeff Van Drew indicated that the President was receptive to his worries regarding the proposed Medicaid reductions, concerns echoed by several other members of the Republican party.
President Macron sees himself as someone who can influence Trump. During his visit to the White House on Monday, he carefully managed his interactions with President Trump, using phrases like “thank you” and “Dear Donald.” He expressed gratitude to Trump for accommodating him on short notice and subtly corrected him on a major global issue. […]
` tags. Donald Trump’s campaign promise centered on overhauling the nation’s law enforcement. His choice of conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as the FBI’s Deputy Director underscores the extent of this planned transformation. Bongino, a former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent, is an unconventional pick. He lacks FBI experience and has never overseen an operation […]