US airports are experiencing flight delays and cancellations due to a worsening shortage of air traffic controllers, exacerbated by the ongoing government shutdown. Essential air traffic controllers are working without pay, leading to increased stress and a rise in sick calls, with staffing levels reportedly dropping by 50% in some...
Actress Cheryl Hines, known for "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is adjusting to life as a political spouse to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In her memoir "Unscripted," Hines reflects on the anxieties of his presidential campaign and the ongoing vaccine debate, which presents differing views within their relationship. She also...
USC faculty overwhelmingly rejected a Trump administration offer to provide funding preference in exchange for adhering to conservative education goals. During an Academic Senate meeting, speakers denounced the compact as "egregiously invalid" and "antithetical to academic freedom." The offer, which demands policy shifts on admissions, diversity, and free speech, has...
France faces political turmoil as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government collapsed before its formal swearing-in, marking the shortest premiership since 1958. President Macron's third premier appointment since last year's snap elections leaves him with limited options, potentially leading to further early parliamentary votes and rising borrowing costs. Lecornu's failure to...
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed willingness to negotiate with Democrats on healthcare insurance costs, a key issue contributing to the US government shutdown. Greene stated she is 'disgusted' by potential premium hikes due to expiring tax credits, even if she opposes the Affordable Care Act. She plans...
Democrats are demanding an extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies to reopen the U.S. government, citing public support for healthcare as a key issue. Republicans remain divided, with some open to extending subsidies with reforms, while others aim to cut the program. The ongoing shutdown and impending premium increases...
A draft White House memo proposes that furloughed federal employees might not be paid for time missed during a government shutdown, challenging the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act (GEFTA). This new interpretation of the law, if pursued, is expected to spark significant controversy. While the memo's seriousness is unclear, it...
French President Emmanuel Macron faces increasing pressure to resign following the collapse of his latest government and the departure of key allies. Former prime ministers Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal have publicly distanced themselves from Macron, citing his decisions and inability to ensure stable governance. The political turmoil stems from...
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has appointed army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the new prime minister to quell ongoing youth-led protests. The move, following the dismissal of a civilian cabinet, signals a "militarization of government" amid heightened tensions. Protesters, known as Gen Z Mada, rejected the appointment and demanded...
President Trump is challenging legal norms by attempting to deploy the National Guard to cities like Portland and Chicago, citing crime and immigration concerns. This move, utilizing a rarely invoked statute (Title 10), bypasses state approval and has faced legal challenges. While some courts have blocked deployments, others have been...
