A government shutdown could occur within days, affecting hundreds of thousands of federal workers and delaying services. Economists warn that the financial impact will depend on the length of the disruption, with each week costing the US economy about $7 billion. Government shutdowns have happened 14 times since 1980, with some lasting over 34 days. … Read more
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent arrested Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Andre Roberts, who lives in the US illegally. The superintendent is also facing weapons charges after his vehicle was found abandoned with a loaded Glock 19 firearm and $3,000 in cash. Roberts entered the country on an F-1 student visa … Read more
Travis Decker, the military veteran at the center of a three-month-long manhunt for his three young daughters, has been confirmed dead by authorities. Human remains found on Grindstone Mountain were matched to Decker through DNA testing. Decker’s ex-wife had previously asked for restrictions on his interactions with their children due to his worsening mental health … Read more
A 1-million-year-old skull found in China may rewrite our understanding of human evolution. Researchers used advanced technology to digitally reconstruct a crushed skull and discovered a mix of primitive traits, such as those found in early humans like Homo erectus. The reconstruction revealed a larger braincase and distinctive features not seen in other species, suggesting … Read more
The Trump Gold Card visa has officially launched with a discounted price tag of $1 million, down from its original $5 million. This significant discount is seen as a sign of low demand for the program by immigration experts. President Trump announced the launch on social media and claimed that applicants could receive U.S. residency … Read more
Thirty years after its release, Terry Gilliam’s 12 Monkeys is still felt like a dispatch from a fevered future, precise and unsettling. The film’s powerful performance by Bruce Willis as James Cole, Brad Pitt as Jeffrey Goines, and Madeleine Stowe as Dr. Kathryn Railly drives home its haunting atmosphere and intricate narrative. Directed by the … Read more
A possible federal government shutdown is just days away due to disagreements between lawmakers over funding beyond September 30. Republicans control the White House but need seven Democratic votes in the Senate to pass a spending package. President Trump has canceled a meeting with Democratic leaders and says their demands are “totally unreasonable.” If the … Read more
Researchers have identified a promising new approach to treating pancreatic cancer by harnessing the power of stevia. A study found that fermentation can enhance the anticancer properties of stevia, leading to stronger protection against tumor growth and spread. The fermented extract, which contains a key molecule called chlorogenic acid methyl ester (CAME), showed significant anti-cancer … Read more
Many parents are now considering how healthcare needs of their children impact retirement plans, a shift from past practices. Some say they’d delay retiring to ensure their kids stay on the family health plan until age 26. Others believe young adults should be self-sufficient and start their own insurance by early 20s. Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/will-you-delay-retirement-so-your-kids-can-have-health-insurance-until-theyre-26-5a085e96
Apple TV+ has delayed the premiere of its new series “The Savant” starring Jessica Chastain, citing a “careful consideration” decision. The drama follows Jodi Goodwin as an Anti-Hate Alliance investigator tackling online hate groups to prevent domestic terrorism. A critic argues that Apple’s move is another example of companies bowing to pressure from the Trump … Read more