Doge, the "department of government efficiency, " seems to have vanished without much fanfare. This happened while it still had eight months left on its contract. The group was known for making big changes in federal agencies and letting go of many workers. Scott Kupor, the head of the office of pe
South Dakota's leader recently announced a huge $1 billion investment in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This money will go towards new tech to make airports safer and travel smoother. The governor emphasized the importance of not just security, but also making the travel experienc
Vaccines are often seen as a must-have for good health. But what if the people who make and approve them aren't always honest? What if they hide important facts? This is what some experts say is happening. Big Pharma and government agencies like the CDC and FDA are supposed to keep us safe. But som
In a ray of hope, fifty students managed to break free from their captors after being snatched from a Catholic school in Nigeria. This escape happened over the weekend, and the kids are now back with their families. But the situation is still dire, with more than 250 students and a dozen teachers st
Zambia has just received a big thumbs-up from S&P Global Ratings. The country's credit rating has been upgraded, and it's no longer considered in default. This is a huge deal because it shows that Zambia is getting its financial act together. For years, Zambia has been struggling with a lot of debt
Private companies are stepping up to fill the gap left by the U. S. government's reduced investment in climate science. This shift is creating a boom in the earth intelligence sector, with businesses like Climate X and GHGSat leading the charge. Climate X, a London-based data analytics firm, recent
In a shocking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with a surge in school abductions, with the latest attack targeting a Catholic institution in the Niger state. Over 300 students and 12 teachers were taken from St. Mary's School in the remote Papiri community. This number was revised after a thorou
In Serbia's capital, Belgrade, a large group of people recently marched against violence aimed at university students. This march happened on the same day last year when pro-government supporters attacked drama students during a protest. That attack led to widespread student strikes and daily rallie
Switzerland is ready to roll out lower tariffs on its exports to the U. S. The Swiss Economy Minister, Guy Parmelin, shared this in a recent interview. He hopes the U. S. will be ready by early December. The U. S. had previously imposed a high tariff of 39% on Swiss imports. But now, both countries
Nigeria is facing a surge in violent incidents, with recent attacks on schools and churches grabbing international attention. The latest in a string of abductions happened at a Catholic school in Niger state, where over 300 students were taken. This follows a deadly church raid just days earlier, ad
