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Education Shake-Up: What to Expect from the Next Administration

January 17, 2025

The upcoming administration change is set to bring significant shifts in education policies. Miguel Cardona, who served as Education Secretary under Joe Biden, is concerned about the incoming president's plans to eliminate the Department of Education. Cardona believes this could widen the gap betwee

politics

Washington DC's Makeover: Trump's Plans for His Second Term

January 17, 2025

As President-elect Donald Trump gears up for his second term, he's set his sights on revamping Washington DC. He's not happy with the state of the capital and wants to make some big changes. One of the main issues he's focused on is crime. In 2023, it spiked in DC, and Trump isn't having it. He thin

environment

Whale Protections on Hold: Last-Minute Rule Change

January 16, 2025

In a surprising last-minute move, the U. S. government has decided to drop a plan to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from ship collisions. These whales, of which fewer than 380 are left, were supposed to get better protection off the East Coast. A proposal to slow down ships near thei

politics

What Will Trump’s New Term Mean for Animal Testing?

January 16, 2025

When it comes to science, Democrats and Republicans often clash. But one thing they do agree on is the uncertainty about animal testing. Some love it, some hate it. President Trump's reign might cut funding for such research, which could be great for animals. But will it really help science? Let's l

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Idaho Hospital Seeks Court Protection for Emergency Abortions

January 16, 2025

St. Luke’s Health System, Idaho's largest healthcare provider, has filed a lawsuit against Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador. They're seeking a federal court order to protect doctors from the state's near-total abortion ban when performing emergency procedures. The lawsuit comes as the Biden admi

finance

How JPMorgan Predicts the Market Will React to Inflation News

January 15, 2025

On Wednesday, all eyes are on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' inflation report. JPMorgan has weighed in on how the stock market might respond. The report, due at 8:30 a. m. ET, is expected to show monthly gains of 0. 3% for both headline and core consumer price index (CPI), with annual inflation rat

politics

Doctors Weigh In: How Legislators Vote on Climate Policy

January 14, 2025

Imagine you're sitting in a doctor's office, and the topic of climate change comes up. Would you be surprised to learn that your elected representatives' views on the environment are backed by the American Medical Association's political wing? Well, it's true! The American Medical Association (AMA)

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What's Biden's Legacy? Americans Weigh In

January 14, 2025

A recent Gallup poll asked over 500 adults from all 50 states about the U. S. 's progress under President Joe Biden. The results? Many felt the country fell behind on key issues like education, race relations, and energy. Only on LGBTQ rights did a majority think progress was made. Biden's fans, mos

business

Stocks May Dip More After Friday's Drop

January 14, 2025

Last Friday's stock dip might not be over yet. Big shares like the Dow Jones lost almost 700 points, or about 1. 6%, after news about jobs made investors nervous that the Federal Reserve won't cut rates as much as they thought. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell more than 1. 5%. This means all three m

business

Tech Stocks Take a Hit: What's Happening with Nvidia and Palantir?

January 14, 2025

Monday was a rough day for tech stocks, with big names like Nvidia, Palantir, and Rigetti Computing seeing significant drops. Nvidia fell by nearly 4%, Palantir by 3. 5%, and Rigetti Computing plummeted by 10%. Even last year's Nasdaq winner, AppLovin, wasn't spared, with a 3% loss. This sell-off ha