Alzheimer’s research funding pause leaves the University of Washington’s key program facing an uncertain future. Federal funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is in limbo. Without it, researchers fear progress could stall. The NIH has funded the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) at UW since 1985. That grant is now paused. The center […]
Autism epidemic research led by RFK Jr. aims to uncover its cause by September, sparking debate in D.C. and beyond. RFK Jr.’s claim during a Cabinet meeting with President Trump sparked backlash from medical experts and autism advocates, who fear the study reflects bias and promotes discredited vaccine conspiracy theories. “By September, we will know […]
FDA telework reversal comes after layoffs and resignations disrupted core operations, forcing the agency to reinstate remote work. An internal email obtained by the Associated Press confirmed that FDA review staff and supervisors can now telework at least two days a week. The abrupt shift follows a wave of layoffs and resignations that threatened essential […]
AI tool for government use: The GSA has launched a new AI tool to assist federal employees with daily tasks and improve efficiency. The Trump administration now supports the AI tool, which the Biden administration developed internally over the past 18 months. Why Did the GSA Develop the AI Tool? AI tool for government use: […]
Tesla’s Stock Plummets as X Faces Technical Failures Tesla stock drop: As X faced major outages, Tesla’s stock (TSLA) fell over 15%, raising concerns about Elon Musk’s stretched commitments. The downturn comes amid growing scrutiny over Musk’s dual role as a business leader and a political adviser to Donald Trump’s administration. His focus on the […]
The National Park Service (NPS) has deleted any mentions of transgender individuals from the Stonewall National Monument website. The site commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1969, a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history that includes trans women of color. Stonewall Monument Erases Trans History Government agencies adjusted definitions of sex to strictly male or female after […]
