California is not happy with Trump's new AI rules. Just hours after Trump signed an order to stop states from making their own AI laws, Governor Gavin Newsom spoke up. He said the order is more about helping big tech companies than promoting real innovation. Newsom called out Trump and his AI advis
In the coming year, three families are bracing for a tough financial hit due to rising health care costs. The end of COVID-era subsidies is forcing them to make tough choices. In Wisconsin, a couple who once enjoyed comprehensive health coverage is now facing a stark reality. Chad and Kelley Bruns,
The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs is making some big changes. They plan to cut up to 35, 000 health care jobs this month. This news comes from a report by the Washington Post, which got the info from an internal memo and some insiders. Most of these jobs are ones that haven't been filled yet
Texas has made a bold move into the world of cryptocurrency. The state has invested $5 million in a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This is a big deal because it could be the start of something new: a state-run crypto reserve. But it's not just about the money. It's about what this could mean fo
In a small town like Palmer Lake, Colorado, politics can be intense. Recently, three officials stepped down from their roles. One of them, Michael Boyett, a former trustee, said his heart doctor told him to quit politics. Boyett had a heart procedure in November. He believes the stress from his job
In Italy, a massive strike shook the nation as workers voiced their discontent with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's 2026 budget. The CGIL, Italy's largest trade union, led the charge, claiming that over half of the workforce, both public and private, joined the strike. Major cities saw huge crowds,
On a peaceful island known for its tangerines, a different kind of scandal brewed. Jeju, a place far from crime, found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. A government worker, trusted with the sale of trash bags, allegedly took advantage of his position. He was caught taking money fro
A man in Mississippi, Marcus Taylor, has been freed after spending a decade behind bars for a crime that should have only kept him there for half that time. The governor, Tate Reeves, stepped in and said enough is enough. He pointed out that the sentence was clearly against the law, as the maximum p
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has given a thumbs-up to Novo Nordisk's higher dose of Wegovy. This is big news for people struggling with weight. The EMA's committee said the new dose, semaglutide 7. 2 mg, is good to go. Novo Nordisk also wants to make it easier to use. They've applied for a si
Greece's finance minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, has secured a significant EU role, becoming the president of the Eurogroup. This group includes economy and finance ministers from across the EU. His election comes at a time when Greece is facing serious issues at home. Pierrakakis is known for his
