Congress isn’t doing enough to protect staff from sexual misconduct, lawmakers say

WASHINGTON — In the absence of a central place on Capitol Hill to report workplace harassment, some female lawmakers have taken action themselves. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Following the sexual misconduct scandals surrounding former Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, who both … Read more

Did the Artemis II spacecraft protect the crew well enough? NASA races to find out

NASA did not respond to requests for comment about the state of the heat shield or when a full analysis of its performance would be available. However, in response to a post on X from Eric Berger, an editor at Ars Technica, about the white patch, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the white spot was … Read more

Can debt relief protect your Social Security or retirement income?

Certain debt relief strategies may protect your Social Security or retirement benefits, but the context matters. Francesco Carta/Getty Images It makes sense to assume that once you’ve retired, the financial battles that came with your working years are behind you. And, in some ways, that’s true. You’re no longer focused on earning a paycheck and … Read more

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

WASHINGTON — The Education Department said Monday it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students. The decision means the department will no longer play a role in enforcing those agreements, which called for schools to take steps to comply … Read more

Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users

Walker Montgomery was just 16 when someone pretending to be a teenage girl messaged him through Instagram and seduced him into cybersex. Within hours he was dead. Caught up in a sextortion scheme, the Mississippi teen killed himself. —- EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs … Read more

Common ADHD medication prescribed in childhood may protect against risk of psychosis

A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of psychosis when prescribed to younger children with ADHD. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have been identified to be at greater risk of developing psychotic conditions such as bipolar or schizophrenia, compared with neurotypical kids. Some … Read more

Trump administration sues Harvard over alleged failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students, seeks billions

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration filed a lawsuit Friday against Harvard University, alleging that it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students by essentially enabling antisemitism on campus in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack against Israel by Hamas.  The 44-page lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts, is the … Read more

Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students after Oct. 7 attacks

Washington — The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University on Friday, alleging that it violated federal civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks by Hamas. In a 44-page suit, the Justice Department asked the U.S. District Court for … Read more

White House mulls defunding DOJ civil rights election observer program that aims to protect minority voting rights, sources say

The White House is considering ending funding for a longtime civil rights election program aimed at protecting the rights of minority populations to vote, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News. The federal observer program, authorized under the Voting Rights Act and launched in 1966, is an Office of Personnel Management operation that partners … Read more