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The CDC faced significant turmoil following the unexpected firing of Director Susan Monarez after a brief tenure, reportedly due to her conflict with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding vaccine guidelines. Monarez’s dismissal led to resignations of key officials, including Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who expressed concerns …

The recent mass shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, which resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to 17 others, has led to the identification of the suspect, a trans woman who legally changed her name in 2020. This has prompted backlash from some conservative figures who …

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has waived key environmental protections, including the Endangered Species Act, to facilitate the construction of the border wall through Texas’s Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This area, established to protect its rich biodiversity, has already faced significant habitat loss since 1979. Funds …

The article discusses Donald Trump’s return to the presidency and his obsession with retribution, likening his actions to the mob boss Michael Corleone from The Godfather. Upon resuming office, Trump has targeted perceived enemies, including former officials who criticized him and intelligence analysts who challenged his narratives, actively dismantling security …

In early July, flash floods in Texas claimed 138 lives and caused around $1.1 billion in damages, prompting a significant humanitarian crisis. Just a week later, as communities struggled to recover, President Trump urged Texas lawmakers to redraw voter districts to add five Republican congressional seats, leading Governor Greg Abbott …

In a recent letter to Congress, over 180 current and former FEMA employees criticized the Trump administration’s management and funding cuts, which they believe hinder the agency’s ability to respond effectively to natural disasters, especially as hurricane season approaches. The workers described the current state of FEMA as reminiscent of …

A recent report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has confirmed that a man-made famine is unfolding in Gaza, particularly in Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Khan Younis. This alarming analysis from a coalition of organizations, including UNICEF and the World Bank, indicates that over half a million …

A recent incident in Washington, D.C., where a mine-resistant armored vehicle collided with an SUV, has sparked concerns about President Trump’s militarized approach to crime in the city. This collision serves as a metaphor for Trump’s controversial federal takeover of local law enforcement, which he defends by claiming that D.C. …

The U.S. has numerous active mines, primarily extracting traditional commodities like copper and iron, while discarding a significant amount of rock that contains critical minerals. A study published in Science, led by Elizabeth Holley from the Colorado School of Mines, reveals that U.S. mine waste holds vast quantities of valuable …

A federal judge in Miami has ordered the closure of the controversial detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz, instructing state and federal officials to cease transferring detainees there and to relocate current detainees within 60 days. This ruling follows US District Judge Kathleen Williams’ previous decision pausing new construction at …