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Supreme Court Wants Clarity on National Guard Use

October 30, 2025

The U. S. Supreme Court is currently grappling with a tricky question: What exactly does "regular forces" mean in a law that governs when a president can use the National Guard? This question arose from a case involving President Donald Trump's attempt to send National Guard troops to the Chicago ar

business

The Price Tag of the U. S. Government Shutdown

October 29, 2025

The U. S. government shutdown is taking a heavy toll on the economy. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has revealed that the shutdown is costing the country around $7 billion each month. This loss won't be recovered even after the government resumes operations. The CBO shared these findings in

entertainment

Dancing with the Stars: Jan Ravnik Faces Haters and Harsh Criticism

October 29, 2025

Jan Ravnik, a newcomer to Dancing with the Stars, is bidding farewell to his first season. He and his dance partner, Jen Affleck, were eliminated after a strong performance to Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do. " However, their journey wasn't all smooth sailing. Former pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy

health

Health Insurance Costs Rise, Putting Pressure on Middle-Income Earners

October 29, 2025

Health insurance prices are going up, and it's not good news for many people. The government recently showed the new prices for health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 30 states. On average, prices are increasing by about 30% in states where the federal government manages the plans, and

politics

Portland Protests: Who's Right in the Troop Deployment Debate?

October 29, 2025

A legal battle is unfolding in Portland, Oregon, questioning the validity of President Trump's decision to send in the National Guard during protests. The core issue? Whether the protests were severe enough to justify this unusual military involvement. The trial, taking place without a jury, is a r

business

Shaking Up the Numbers: A Fresh Look at NNIT's Financial Restructuring

October 29, 2025

NNIT is making some big changes to how they report their money matters. They're moving all their Life Sciences customers to a new section under Region Europe, US, and Asia. This means that customers who were previously counted under Region Denmark will now be part of Region Europe's profit and loss

science

Tiny Tech Helps Fix Tiny Blood Vessels

October 29, 2025

Small blood vessel replacements made from a material called ePTFE are widely used in hospitals. However, these grafts often fail because they don't heal well inside the body. The surface of ePTFE is very water-repellent, which makes it hard for the body to grow a protective layer of cells on it. Sc

crypto

Dogecoin's Recent Surge: What's Driving the Price Up?

October 29, 2025

Dogecoin, often seen as a fun cryptocurrency, has recently shown some serious moves. It climbed past $0. 195, which is a big deal for traders. This isn't just any small rise; it's backed by a lot of trading activity, especially from big players. They're buying a lot, which usually means they expect

health

Fixing the Broken Health Data System in the US: What We Can Learn from Other Countries

October 29, 2025

The US health data system is in trouble. It's always had issues, but things got worse under the Trump administration. They cut funding, made research political, and ignored privacy rules. This made it harder to collect data and people stopped trusting the system. Other countries handle health data

politics

Belgium's €140 Billion Question: To Loan or Not to Loan?

October 29, 2025

Belgium is facing a big choice. There's a plan to lend Ukraine €140 billion. The money would come from Russian assets frozen in Euroclear, a major financial center in Brussels. The idea is to use this cash as security for the loan. The loan would be repaid with future reparations from Russia. Many c