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agency

A Drug Company and the FDA in a Heated Dispute Over Patient Safety

July 20, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Sarepta Therapeutics has chosen to defy the FDA's request to stop distributing its gene therapy drug, Elevidys. This decision comes after three patient deaths linked to the treatment. The FDA has expressed serious concerns about the safety of the drug and has asked Sa

crime

A Closer Look at the Surrogate Scandal in California

July 19, 2025

A woman who almost became a surrogate for a couple in Southern California decided to back out after finding some things fishy. This couple, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, are now being investigated by both local and federal authorities. The trouble started when their 2-month-old baby was taken to the

crypto

Ether's Big Week: New Law and Market Shifts

July 19, 2025

Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, had a strong week. It reached its highest price since January, trading at around $3, 506. 48. This surge came as President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, a big deal for the crypto world. Ether's rise was notable because it outperformed bitcoin

health

Celebrating Black Moms: A Fresh Look at Health and Happiness

July 19, 2025

When we talk about Black moms' health, it's usually all doom and gloom. We hear a lot about the bad stuff, like how Black moms face more risks and challenges. But that's not the whole story. Black moms also have stories of joy, strength, and thriving. It's time to focus on those stories too. For a

technology

SpaceX's Starbase: A Risky Path to the Stars

July 18, 2025

Starbase, SpaceX's bustling launch and manufacturing hub in Texas, has a problem: it's a hotspot for worker injuries. Since 2019, this site has seen injury rates much higher than other SpaceX facilities and the industry average. In 2024, Starbase's injury rate was 4. 27 per 100 workers, nearly six t

crime

Police Chiefs Accused in Fake Visa Scam

July 17, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, three police chiefs from Louisiana, along with two other individuals, have been accused of taking bribes to create fake police reports. These reports were used to help non-citizens apply for special visas meant for crime victims. The scheme involved falsely claiming tha

politics

Clearing the Air: EPA Takes on Sky Conspiracy Theories

July 16, 2025

After severe flooding in Texas, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stepped up to address some unusual ideas about weather and airplanes. They launched two websites to explain geoengineering and airplane contrails. EPA head Lee Zeldin said these sites are for people who wonder about the lines

politics

The Supreme Court's Unusual Move: What It Means for Education

July 15, 2025

The Supreme Court recently made a surprising decision. They allowed the Trump administration to fire around 1, 400 Education Department employees. These workers handled important tasks. They gave money to schools and students. They also protected civil rights and access for people with disabilities.

politics

Iran's Nuclear Talks: A Question of Trust

July 13, 2025

Iran is open to talking about its nuclear program again, but there's a catch. The country's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Iran would only return to the negotiating table if the U. S. and its allies promised no more attacks. This comes after recent strikes on Iran's nuclear and military site

politics

Texas Floods Highlight Fema's Struggles

July 12, 2025

Texas is still cleaning up after recent heavy rains and floods that killed over 120 people. Meanwhile, former officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) are raising alarms. They say the agency is stretched too thin and lacks resources to handle multiple disasters at once. Many ke