Tag: FDR

COVID is still evolving and will find new ways to evade immune systems, scientists say

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, continues to mutate. Alissa Eckert, MSMI; Dan Higgins, MAMS/CDC When the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged, many scientists thought it would evolve slowly, like other coronaviruses.  But that was one of the first...

What parents, teachers and school choice groups think of Education Department cuts

Chloe Kienzle of Arlington, Va., holds a sign as she stands outside the U.S. Department of Education, in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday – the day after the Trump administration announced widespread job cuts at the agency. Mark Schiefelbein/AP Reaction to massive job...

Trump is trying to remake the presidency. Here’s why

President Trump, through orders, firings and other changes, is remaking the existing system of checks on the president. Supporters say that is exactly the point. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images No one can say he wasn't up-front about it. "It's good to have a...

Automakers brace for higher costs as steel and aluminum tariffs kick in

A worker manipulates a block of aluminum in a French smelter in 2022. President Trump has increased tariffs on imported aluminum from 10% to 25%, while also removing exceptions from tariffs on steel. Both metals are crucial raw materials...

West Virginia’s Rich Rodriguez Bans Players From Dancing On TikTok

There will be no renditions of Renegade, Savage or Corvette Corvette in the West Virginia football team's locker room this year ... Rich Rodriguezjust revealed he's banned his players from TikTok dancing. The Mountaineers head coach told reporters this week he...