The challenge of equal access to AI learning Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a crucial topic in schools, but access to this education remains uneven. While some districts have integrated computer science and AI programs, others, particularly in rural or low-income areas, struggle to provide students and teachers with the
Settlement Between Newsmax and Dominion Voting Systems Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems to resolve a defamation lawsuit connected to coverage of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The case was scheduled for trial in October, but the settlement prevents it from moving forward in court.
Maryland judge rules against measures limiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives A federal court in Maryland has struck down two actions by the U.S. Department of Education that sought to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and universities nationwide. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that the
Government aims to address crime in the U.S. capital This week, the federal government began deploying National Guard troops and hundreds of federal agents across Washington D.C. as part of a security reinforcement plan. The administration has also taken control of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. The move has divided
Enforcement of existing laws to relocate unhoused residents Federal and local authorities in Washington D.C. have increased enforcement of laws aimed at removing homeless individuals from public spaces. According to the White House, people will be offered temporary shelter, mental health services, and addiction treatment programs. However, those who refuse
Concerns over fishing and sediment disposal In Alabama, a dredging project in Mobile Bay has brought together fishermen, local property owners, environmental organizations, and officials in questioning the current method of disposing dredged material from the navigation channel. Shrimpers like Patrick Gormandy report a significant drop in shrimp and oyster
Action aims to enhance security and address homelessness issues President Donald Trump announced that National Guard troops will be deployed in Washington, D.C., and that the federal government will assume control of the city’s Metropolitan Police Department. According to the president, the move is intended to address public safety concerns
Federal court pauses development while environmental lawsuit proceeds A federal court in Florida has issued a temporary order stopping construction work at an immigration detention center located in the Everglades, pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by environmental organizations and the Miccosukee Tribe. Reasons for the order The ruling
Final report highlights safety failures and poor design choices Two years after the fatal implosion of the Titan submersible during a dive to the Titanic wreck, the U.S. Coast Guard has released its final report, concluding that the incident was preventable. The tragedy, which occurred off the coast of Newfoundland,
Initiative aims to reduce visa overstays and strengthen compliance The U.S. State Department has proposed a 12-month pilot program that may require some applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition for entering the country. Who would be affected by the
Widespread flight delays and cancellations are impacting major airports nationwide as the government shutdown, now the longest in history, continues to drag on. Air traffic controller shortages have caused issues at numerous airports for more than a month, creating ripple effects across the entire travel network. In response to the
Former president reflects on election results after record-long shutdown During a meeting with Republican senators, former President Donald Trump said the prolonged federal government shutdown negatively affected recent election results for his party. Trump stated that pollsters identified the shutdown as a major factor influencing voter sentiment against Republicans. “If
USDA Adjusts Reduction Formula Amid Ongoing Legal and Technical Challenges The U.S. government has revised its plan for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), announcing a smaller reduction in monthly food benefits. According to updated guidance from the Department of Agriculture (USDA), maximum allotments will now be cut by 35%