The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is facing serious challenges. This year, the agency experienced severe budget cuts, staff reductions, and even physical damage to its headquarters. Over 500 bullets were fired at the building, targeting the scientists and public health experts ins
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is about to see a change at the top. Art Kleinschmidt, who has been acting as the head of the agency, is set to leave his position this Friday. This news comes as no surprise to those following the agency, as it has been operatin
Jenny Carlson Donnelly has seen malaria up close. She's worked in many countries in Africa, like Ethiopia, Burundi, and Uganda. Her job? To help stop malaria from spreading. She did this by studying mosquitoes, the tiny insects that carry the disease. Malaria is a big problem in many parts of the w
In a bold move, Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini recently blocked a new law that would have weakened protections for whistleblowers. This law, supported by Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, aimed to replace the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) with a new agency under differe
Australia made history by banning social media for users under 16. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, stood firm behind this decision. He admitted that the rollout was not perfect. Some teens found ways to stay online. They even bragged about it on social media. The new law affects big platforms
X Mayo is teaming up with CBS and Kapital Entertainment for a new comedy series. This time, the show is set at a federal agency, specifically the TSA. The project, called "Checkpoint, " is based on X Mayo's own experiences working as a TSA agent. It follows the lives of TSA officers as they balance
Ukraine is taking the fight to Russia's secret oil fleet, striking ships in foreign waters. This is a big deal because Russia has been using these ships to dodge international sanctions and keep selling oil, which funds its war in Ukraine. Ukraine has been hitting these ships since President Zelens
The Darnell sisters, Kylan and Izzy, are making waves beyond their time at the University of Alabama. Kylan, a senior, has become a big deal online, sharing her journey through sorority recruitment and gaining almost 2 million followers. She's not just about the social media fame, though. She's got
In 2025, several tech giants faced serious backlash for their actions. OpenAI, for instance, came under fire for its handling of a tragic incident involving a teen's suicide. The company's initial response seemed appropriate, but it quickly unraveled. They formed a "wellness" advisory council withou
A group of former federal ethics experts have called for an internal investigation into the Justice Department's legal opinion that backed U. S. military strikes on suspected drug boats in South American waters. These former officials, who served under different presidents, are questioning the legal
