Governor Gavin Newsom has decided to call a special legislative session in California. This move is in response to the high gas prices affecting residents across the state. Newsom believes immediate action is needed to address the rising costs that are burdening Californians. The special session was called because of the Assembly’s rejection of Newsom’s…
The Biden administration is resuming an immigration program that allows migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to legally enter the United States. The program had been temporarily paused due to concerns about potential fraud involving U.S.-based financial sponsors. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reviewed the situation and found no widespread fraud, but decided…
Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Experiment Ends Oregon’s unique approach to drug decriminalization is ending. Starting Sunday September 1st, it will be a crime again to possess small amounts of hard drugs. This change reverses a law that voters approved in 2020, which made drug possession punishable only by a small fine. The 2020 law aimed to…
Avian Flu Found in California Dairies Recently, three dairies in central California tested positive for avian flu. This is the first time the virus has been found in California, although it has been spreading in the U.S. since March. What is Avian Flu? Avian flu, also known as H5N1, is a virus that can be…
Scientists from Aalto University and the Institute of Physics CAS have collaborated to create a special new material that shows a unique magnetic state. This artificial quantum material was built atom by atom from magnetic titanium on top of a magnesium oxide substrate. This discovery could be a huge leap forward for future technology. Researchers…
Horses are incredible animals that have played a huge role in human history. Today, we think of horses mainly as companions or animals used for transportation and sport. But did you know that long ago, horses were actually raised for food? Scientists have been studying ancient horse bones and DNA to learn more about how…
Imagine that the atmosphere around Earth is like a giant, invisible blanket that keeps our planet warm and protects us from harmful rays from the sun. This blanket is made up of different layers, including one called the ionosphere, which is very high up—almost at the edge of space. Normally, this layer is calm, but…
On a seemingly ordinary Thursday night at Walt Disney World, a fight and a balloon popping led to mass panic. What started as a joyful evening ended in chaos as rumors of an active shooter spread through the Florida theme park. The situation quickly escalated, causing widespread fear and confusion among the visitors. The chaos…
A significant legal battle is unfolding between Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), and the non-profit watchdog group Media Matters for America. The conflict centers around claims made by Media Matters that advertisements from prominent brands were displayed alongside hateful and antisemitic content on X, prompting these companies to withdraw their…
Robby Starbuck, a conservative podcast host and activist, has been at the forefront of a movement pushing major corporations to scale back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Recently, Lowe’s, a leading home-improvement retailer, made significant changes to its DEI policies in response to Starbuck’s pressure. This development has sparked concerns, particularly because DEI…
