Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
TikTok Video Highlights The Disparity Over Hospitals' Charity Cases
Charity care laws mandate nonprofit hospitals forgive debts or significantly reduce bills for people on a limited income. Earlier this year, a TikTok video on hospital bill cancellation went viral.
Hip-Hop Classic Is Turned Into A Pro-Vaccine Anthem
The classic song "Back That Thang Up" got a makeover for the pandemic era. In "Vax That Thang Up," Juvenile, Mannie Fresh and Mia X are telling more people to get vaccinated.
After Canceling Last Year's Competition, 2021 Spelling Bee Will Crown A Champ
Eleven students will compete Thursday night in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. If there isn't a clear winner after an hour and 50 minutes of competition, they'll go into a spell-off.
Can Rage Hotlines Prevent Some Mass Shootings? Researchers Study The Idea
Extreme anger and rage are common traits among perpetrators of most mass shootings. Researchers are studying how they might preemptively manage that anger. One idea is creation of anger helplines.
Bill In Wisconsin Aims To Establish Colby As The State's Official Cheese
Colby cheese does have deep roots in the state. But for some Wisconsinites, announcing one cheese as the state cheese is like picking which one of your kids is your favorite — you just can't.
Colorado Health Workers Up Efforts To Get Vaccines To Where The People Are
To close the vaccination gap among Latinos in Colorado, those conducting the outreach have gotten creative — such as offering shots at soccer games.
Track And Field Star Sha'Carri Richardson Won't Compete In The Tokyo Olympics
Richardson had hoped to be picked for a relay team following her suspension for testing positive for marijuana. While her Olympic bid is over, debate concerning what is seen as an unfair ban is not.
When Oil Companies Say They're Going Green, Should We Believe Them?
Oil companies pledge to invest billions in renewable energy and nascent carbon capture technology. That sounds like a lot of money, but it's practically pocket change for the biggest of companies.
