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When Power Gets Out of Hand

February 19, 2025

The President of the United States has a big job. They rely on a team of helpers to get things done. These helpers are part of the executive branch and have a lot of power. But they have to answer to the President, who ultimately answers to the people. This is how the system is designed to work, wit

politics

Power Play: Trump's Move to Control Independent Agencies

February 19, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the current president made a bold move to tighten his grip on independent agencies. This isn't just about one agency, but many, like the FCC and the SEC. These agencies were set up to work independently from the White House. The president's new order demands that thes

education

Schools Face Tough Choices: Cut Diversity Programs or Lose Federal Cash

February 19, 2025

Schools and universities across the US are in a tight spot. They have just two weeks to make a big decision. They can either keep their diversity programs or risk losing federal funding. This is all because of a new directive from the Trump administration. The education department wants sch

celebrities

Kevin Spacey vs. Guy Pearce: A Clash of Stories

February 19, 2025

Kevin Spacey has been in the spotlight again, this time because of Guy Pearce’s recent claims about their time working together on the set of "L. A. Confidential" in 1997. Pearce, in an interview, mentioned that Spacey made him feel uncomfortable during production. He clarified that he wasn't sexual

sports

Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays: A Contract Deadline Missed

February 18, 2025

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays couldn't agree on a contract extension before the deadline. Guerrero Jr. has made it clear he won't negotiate during the season, so he'll be a free agent next offseason. This means he'll be entering the final year of his current contract. Guerrero Jr. mentione

politics

A Glimmer of Hope: Hostages to be Released

February 18, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Hamas has announced that they will be releasing the bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday. This includes the youngest hostages, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, who were just nine months and four years old when they were taken. The news has brought a mix of relief and sadn

celebrities

Guy Pearce Speaks Out About Kevin Spacey's Behavior on L. A. Confidential Set

February 18, 2025

Guy Pearce, an Australian actor, recently opened up about his experiences working with Kevin Spacey on the 1997 film L. A. Confidential. Pearce, who is currently nominated for an Oscar for his role in The Brutalist, shared his thoughts during an interview. The actor recalled how Spacey made him feel

politics

Trump and Musk's Odd Press Conference: What Body Language Experts Saw

February 18, 2025

In a surprising move, President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk held a joint press conference at the Oval Office. Musk, who was not elected by American voters, was given the floor to discuss his initiative to streamline the government. Trump claimed that Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (D

environment

Breathing Easy at Home: What's Really in the Air?

February 18, 2025

Indoor air quality is a big deal, but most studies focus on outdoor pollution. So, let's talk about what's happening inside our homes. A big study in Korea checked out the air in over 1, 000 homes from mid-2020 to late 2021. They looked at tiny particles called PM2. 5, a chemical called formaldehyde

sports

Wearable Tech and AI: The New Way to Boost Athlete Performance

February 17, 2025

Athletes are always looking for ways to improve their performance. Traditional methods of assessing physical fitness have been around for a long time. These methods use standardized tests that are designed for different groups of people. However, recent studies show that combining these tests with m