European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offers to eliminate all industrial tariffs for the U.S. to de-escalate trade tensions ahead of an April 9 deadline. The proposal covers cars, pharmaceuticals, machinery and more, aiming to counter the U.S. threat of 20-25% tariffs on EU goods. The Trump administration plans 20% across-the-board tariffs on EU…

Trump administration halts $510 million in federal funding to Brown University over antisemitism response The Trump administration suspended $510 million in federal funding to Brown University, citing its failure to adequately address campus antisemitism following the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. Brown has been a hotspot for pro-Palestinian protests, including sit-ins, hunger strikes and…

You may have heard the phrase “dopamine hit” in relation to something pleasurable. That’s because it’s relatively well-known that dopamine is involved in the brain’s pleasure center. Doing something you enjoy can trigger a rush of this feel-good neurotransmitter that not only causes you to feel pleasure but reinforces the behavior that made you feel…

“Prepare Tribe: Prepare, Protect, Provide” on BrightU: The Mitchells debunk the lone wolf myth and why it can get you killed In Episode 1 of "Prepare Tribe: Prepare, Protect, Provide," aired on April 5, Alex and Morgan Mitchell emphasized that lone survivalism is ineffective and dangerous—trusted, structured communities are essential for long-term resilience. They dove…

CIA Official Terry Adirim TERMINATED for her role in pushing unlawful vaccine mandates on the military • Terry Adirim, a senior CIA official and former Defense Department appointee, was fired for her role in enforcing the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. • Previously, a Federal Judge blocked the Pentagon from punishing unvaccinated Navy SEALs and other Special…

German car brand Audi halts U.S. vehicle deliveries amid Trump tariffs Following the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on imported cars effective April 2, German car maker Audi halted deliveries of new vehicles to the United States. Dealers were instructed to withhold arrivals post-April 2, though the current U.S. inventory of 37,000 cars provides…

U.S. lawmakers investigate Meta over alleged China collaboration The Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations has initiated an inquiry into Meta Platforms, demanding over a decade of internal records, focusing on alleged efforts to collaborate with the Chinese government and develop censorship tools to enter China's restricted digital market. The investigation is based on revelations from…

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to end fluoridation of U.S. drinking water HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to phase out water fluoridation, citing overstated dental benefits and emerging evidence of health risks, including lower childhood IQ and thyroid disruption. The CDC will be directed to rescind its fluoridation recommendation while the EPA…

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signs Medical Freedom Act banning vaccine mandates Republican Gov. Brad Little signed the Idaho Medical Freedom Act, banning businesses, schools and government entities from requiring vaccines or other medical interventions as a condition for employment, attendance or services. The governor vetoed an earlier version over concerns that it could prevent schools…

The White House directed the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to prioritize studies on "regret" and "detransition" following genital mutilation while cutting broader transgender health research funding. An email from then-acting NIH Director Matthew Memoli framed hormonal and surgical interventions as "chemical and surgical mutilation," signaling alignment with conservative critiques of gender medicine. The NIH…