Officials, senators share concerns over RFK Jr.’s confirmation

A volcanic eruption at the Sundhnukur volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula began early Wednesday, prompting evacuations in nearby areas, including tourist sites like the Blue Lagoon. The eruption created two fissures and released volcanic glass strands, leading to high gas pollution levels, while Iceland has seen 11 eruptions since the volcano became active again in 2021. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A volcano in southwest Iceland has started erupting, leading to evacuations of...

U.S. Central Command reported that Yemeni forces intercepted a significant Iranian weapons shipment intended for Houthi rebels, seizing over 750 tons of munitions, including advanced missiles and drone components. This operation marks the largest capture of Iranian arms in Yemen, highlighting Iran's destabilizing role in the region and raising concerns about potential Houthi attacks on shipping lanes. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel is attacking the Houthis in Yemen. Want More Context? 🔎

The Senate is set to vote on President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in spending, including $8 billion from foreign aid and $1 billion from public broadcasting, after a narrow advancement despite pushback from some Republicans. Concerns remain over the lack of specific implementation details and cuts to essential services like local radio and television stations. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Senate is trying to agree on a plan to save...

President Trump dismissed the controversy surrounding his administration's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case as a "Hoax," criticizing calls for transparency from within his party as weak. The Justice Department's internal review, which found no evidence of a client list related to Epstein, has sparked division among Trump's supporters, with some demanding further investigation and others defending the administration's stance. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: President Trump called the controversy over Jeffrey Epstein's case...

Jeronimo Kataquapit, a member of Ontario's Attawapiskat First Nation, protests outside The Ring of Fire against a provincial law designating the area as a "special economic zone" for mining, fearing it undermines indigenous rights. Prime Minister Mark Carney's "One Canadian Economy Act" aims to spur investment, but has sparked backlash from indigenous leaders for potentially bypassing necessary consultations and environmental assessments. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Jeronimo Kataquapit, a young member of a...

Republicans in the US Senate have decided to preserve the US-backed HIV/Aids programme Pepfar from proposed $400 million cuts, maintaining total cuts at $9 billion in a rescissions package that also targets international aid and public broadcasting. Bipartisan concern for Pepfar's impact, which has saved millions of lives globally, has influenced this decision, with the amendment set for another House vote before a Friday deadline. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Senators in the...