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whistleblower protection office

The Unseen Ripples of DOGE's Departure: A Closer Look at Microgrant Woes

December 20, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) might have left Washington, but its impact is still felt across the country. The agency's goal was to make the government more efficient and accountable. However, its actions had real consequences, especially in the area of public safety. One of the bi

sports

Coach's Career Ends After Controversial Relationship and Alcohol Claims

December 20, 2025

Brian Smith, former head football coach at Ohio University, found himself in hot water. The school decided to let him go for two main reasons. First, he was involved with an undergraduate student. Second, there were claims that he showed up to a public event smelling like alcohol. This all led to hi

finance

Big Moves: BlackRock Expands Crypto Team Worldwide

December 20, 2025

BlackRock, the biggest player in the asset management world, is making big waves in the crypto space. They're on the hunt for new talent to join their digital assets team, showing they're serious about growing their crypto offerings. The company is already a major player in the crypto ETF game, lea

health

Vaccine Shake-Up: What's Changing and Why It Matters

December 20, 2025

The U. S. might soon see a big change in its childhood vaccine schedule. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the Health Secretary, has been working towards this for a while. Now, with a push from President Trump, he's ready to make a major move. The plan is to switch to Denmark's vaccine schedule. Denmark is m

health

New Jersey's Next Governor Pushes for Better Kids' Health Care

December 20, 2025

New Jersey's incoming governor, Mikie Sherrill, has big plans to improve health care for children across the state. She wants every school-aged kid to get a check-up and the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. This comes at a time when many families are struggling with r

crime

Staten Island Mall Sees Big Drop in Shoplifting Thanks to Police Team

December 20, 2025

Shoplifting is a big problem in many places, and the Staten Island Mall was no exception. But things are looking up! The NYPD made a special team to fight retail theft. This team has been working hard, and it's paying off. The team started small but grew to 16 officers. They focus on catching repea

crime

DC Councilmember Demands Clarity on Crime Data and Federal Involvement

December 20, 2025

In a bold move, Councilmember Brooke Pinto, along with her colleagues, has sent a detailed letter to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) demanding answers. The letter, sent on December 18, raises serious questions about how crime data is being handled and the extent of federal involvement in lo

opinion

Colorado's Weather Science Under Fire: What's at Stake?

December 20, 2025

The Trump administration is targeting Colorado's top weather research labs. The Office of Management and Budget wants to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder. They claim NCAR is spreading "climate alarmism" and pushing a "green new scam. " This is a big deal. For

health

A Clash of Views: Vaccine Safety and Science

December 19, 2025

A recent debate within the FDA has sparked concerns about the future of vaccine safety and policy. Dr. Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, sent an internal email claiming that COVID vaccines had caused the deaths of "at least 10 children. " This claim was me

politics

Bangladesh Burns: Student's Death Sparks Nationwide Protests

December 19, 2025

In Bangladesh, the death of a key student activist has set off a wave of protests. Sharif Osman bin Hadi, 32, passed away in a Singapore hospital. He had been fighting for his life since being shot in the head on December 12th. Hadi was a vocal opponent of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's g