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A Day of Recognition for the Dodgers

April 8, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a special day in April 2025. They visited the White House to celebrate their 2024 World Series victory. This trip was a big deal. It's a long-standing tradition for sports champions to meet the US president. The team had a chance to chat with Donald Trump. He praised

entertainment

SNL's Live Blunder: When the Audience Got Too Excited

April 6, 2025

A recent episode of Saturday Night Live had an unexpected twist. During the Weekend Update segment, cast member Ego Nwodim took the stage. She had a plan. She wanted to show off her comedic skills. She was pitching herself to perform at the White House Correspondents Association dinner. This was a b

politics

The Unlikely Mix-Up That Led to a Security Fiasco

April 6, 2025

The White House faced a peculiar problem. A journalist was accidentally included in a sensitive group chat. This was not a plot from a spy movie. It was a real-life blunder that involved a mix-up of phone numbers. The issue started with a simple email. Jeffrey Goldberg, a well-known journalist, sen

politics

Trump's Trade Tariffs: A Misleading Move?

April 5, 2025

The former U. S. president, Donald Trump, made headlines with his bold tariff plan. He aimed to hit back at countries he believed were treating the U. S. unfairly. Trump's strategy was to impose tariffs on almost every trading partner. He called these "reciprocal" tariffs, suggesting they were a dir

politics

Law Firms Bending to Political Pressure

April 2, 2025

A prominent global law firm has struck a bargain with the White House. Willkie Farr & Gallagher has pledged to provide at least $100 million in free legal services. This money will go towards supporting veterans and fighting against antisemitism. This agreement makes Willkie the third law firm in re

politics

Tariff Time: Trump's Trade Plan in Action

April 2, 2025

The United States is on the brink of a major shift in trade policy. The president is ready to roll out his long-discussed tariff plan. The new tariffs are set to kick in on Wednesday. The announcement will happen at a Rose Garden event. The president and his team have been busy fine-tuning t

politics

Parents in Politics: A Surprising Vote Shakes Up Congress

April 2, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the House of Representatives found itself in a state of temporary chaos. This happened after a group of Republicans joined forces with Democrats to block a rule proposed by their own party's leadership. The rule in question aimed to stop a vote on allowing new parents

politics

Congress Faces Proxy Voting Debate

April 1, 2025

Congress is at a crossroads. Some lawmakers want to allow new parents to vote remotely. Others are against it. This debate is heating up. The push for change started over a year ago. A group of younger lawmakers led by Representative Anna Paulina Luna began advocating for this change. She wanted ne

science

How House Finches Get Their Red Feathers

April 1, 2025

House finches are known for their vibrant red feathers. These feathers are a result of a specific pigment called 3-hydroxy-echinenone. This pigment is a type of carotenoid. Carotenoids are colorful compounds found in many plants and animals. They are responsible for the bright colors in many bir

politics

Power Play: Congresswoman Luna Fights for New Parents' Voting Rights

April 1, 2025

The House of Representatives is in a bit of a pickle. A group of lawmakers is pushing for a change that would allow new parents to vote by proxy. This means that if a new mom or dad can't be present, they can have someone else vote for them. The idea is to give new parents up to 12 weeks to focus