Republicans are poised to pass President Trump's expansive bill, significantly impacting various sectors. The bill makes 2017 tax cuts permanent, introduces new tax breaks, and benefits wealthy Americans and businesses. Conversely, it slashes funding for Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, while also targeting clean energy initiatives. ...
Republican Senator Thom Tillis defied his party to vote against a GOP bill due to its $1 trillion Medicaid cut. Tillis cited the closure of North Carolina's Martin General Hospital, one of many rural hospital closures across the US, as a consequence of inadequate Medicaid funding. He argued...
A new study published in Nature Medicine reveals a strong link between consuming processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, and trans fatty acids, even in small amounts, and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colorectal cancer. Researchers analyzed data from over 60 studies, finding that as little...
A federal judge in Washington D.C. ruled against the Trump administration's policy of categorically denying asylum seekers entry at the southern border. Judge Randolph Moss deemed the policy unconstitutional and contrary to federal immigration law in a 128-page opinion. The ruling rejects the administration's claim of needing extraordinary...
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution involving former girlfriends Cassie Ventura and another witness, but acquitted of more serious charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. The Manhattan federal court verdict came after a six-week trial with 34 prosecution witnesses. Combs faces...
Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross are stepping away from HBO's "The Last of Us" after completing work on season 2. Druckmann, the game's creator and co-creator of the series, cited a need to focus on Naughty Dog's next game, "Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet," and his studio responsibilities. Gross,...
The US government plans to release billions of sterilized male New World screwworm flies over Mexico and southern Texas to combat a flesh-eating pest threatening livestock and wildlife. This method, previously successful in eradicating the pest, involves breeding sterile flies and distributing them via airplanes. A new facility...
A federal lawsuit accuses federal agents of conducting indiscriminate immigration raids in Southern California, targeting brown-skinned individuals and detaining them without probable cause. The lawsuit, filed by immigrant rights groups, alleges agents in military-style clothing are arresting people at various locations, including bus stops and car washes, and holding...
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court to allow the dismissal of three Consumer Product Safety Commission members appointed by Biden. A lower court reinstated them. The administration argues this throws the agency into chaos, citing a previous Supreme Court ruling granting the president more control over independent...
Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham's spontaneous post-game twerk after their Commissioner's Cup victory went viral, boosting team visibility. Teammates, including Caitlin Clark (currently injured), reacted on social media. Clark humorously rejected a fan's request to mimic Cunningham. The Fever's win, highlighted by Natasha Howard's MVP performance, showcased their depth and...
