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This week, former President Donald Trump made some confusing comments about an $8 million grant given by the Biden administration. During a long speech to Congress, Trump claimed that the government was wasting money trying to “transgenderize mice.” Many people were puzzled by what he meant.

Experts think Trump might have confused “transgender” with “transgenic.” “Transgenic” mice have their DNA changed to study how human diseases and medicines might work, helping scientists understand what could happen to people.

Rachel Maddow, a host on MSNBC, had some fun with Trump’s claims. She joked that not many people watched his speech, which was the least popular of all his speeches. Maddow pointed out that Trump got it wrong, stressing that what they are really studying is “transgenic” mice, not “transgender” mice. She added, “But sure, go ahead and shut down all the labs studying all the diseases because what are you, 5?”

Meanwhile, the White House defended the funding, stating that they had indeed spent millions on research involving animal experiments, including studying how hormones affect diseases. They pointed to specific examples of research projects that used that funding, like investigating how hormones relate to asthma.

The White House called out CNN for trying to fact-check Trump and labeled them “Fake News losers.” They clarified, “Under Biden’s administration, the National Institutes of Health granted money for these studies on mice.

A recent report shows that eggs, not fentanyl, are becoming the most sought-after illegal items being smuggled from Canada into the United States. The prices of eggs have shot up due to bird flu, making them highly prized.

Data from U.S. customs officers reveal that they’re catching more smuggled eggs than fentanyl. Between October 2023 and now, there was a 36% increase in attempts to bring eggs into the U.S. The Detroit customs office reported a 36% rise, while San Diego saw a massive 158% increase in egg seizures.

Since October, customs officers have seized 3,768 products related to birds and poultry, compared to just 352 fentanyl seizures. Smuggling eggs is illegal in the U.S. because of bird flu, and people caught doing it can face a $300 fine.

In the U.S., the price of eggs is skyrocketing, with some costing as much as $10 per dozen! The U.S. has been hard-hit by bird flu, while Canada has managed better, leading to high U.S. egg prices for the foreseeable future.

Former President Trump called the egg situation “out of control” and blame current President Biden for the problems, including the killing of many egg-laying chickens. To fix the egg crisis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is willing to spend $1 billion to find temporary import solutions but has not yet made any agreements with Canada.

ROME — Pope Francis is getting better after having double pneumonia. He is resting in the hospital, where he has been for almost a month. Doctors say he is stable but still needs special breathing help.

The 88-year-old pope has a lung condition and had part of a lung removed when he was younger. This weekend, the Vatican is celebrating its Holy Year, which happens only once every 25 years. Lots of people have come to Rome to join in and support the pope, praying for him outside the hospital.

During his hospital stay, the pope spent some time praying in the hospital chapel. Recently, he has been using high-flow oxygen to help him breathe during the day and a special mask at night. While doctors say it’s good that he is stable, they worry about the risks of other infections if he stays in the hospital too long.

The pope first went to the hospital on February 14 because he had bronchitis, which later turned into pneumonia. This has kept him away from his duties longer than ever during his 12 years as pope, making people wonder what will happen next.