During Teacher Appreciation Week, educators often receive gifts such as apples, mugs, and gift cards from students and their families. However, union leaders argue that, for many teachers, this outpouring of gratitude does not offset the financial challenges and pressures they face the rest of the year. For years, K-12
The United States Department of Transportation has unveiled a plan to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system, aiming for a complete overhaul within four years. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the initiative, which involves a multibillion-dollar investment to replace outdated technology currently used by air traffic controllers. The project
Elexiana Oliva, a criminal justice student at Muscatine Community College, participated in a simulation involving an armed confrontation. Although the exercise was not real, it provided valuable learning. Oliva, 18, aims to become a police detective and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree after completing her associate degree, likely at
Washington, D.C., May 7, 2025 – The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) hosted its 21st Annual Gala and Leadership Awards: Illuminating Futures at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The event brought together prominent leaders from the public and private sectors, including Javier Cárdenas, President and CEO of Rhino Equipment. Honoring Global
The administration of former President Donald Trump has introduced a policy offering a $1,000 financial incentive to migrants who choose to voluntarily leave the United States using a mobile application initially designed for asylum requests, now repurposed to facilitate voluntary departures. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has described the
Florida’s legislature has approved a bill intended to provide financial relief to condominium owners facing rising costs in aging buildings. The measure follows a previous law that imposed strict regulations on condominium associations, requiring structural integrity inspections for buildings older than 30 years and fully funded reserves for necessary repairs.
The U.S. Department of Education has announced it will stop disbursing approximately $1 billion in federal grants that were being used by school districts nationwide to hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers. These grants were part of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, passed in the wake
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could have significant implications for the country’s public education system. The central question is whether a religiously affiliated school can operate as a publicly funded charter school. In Oklahoma, as in most states, charter schools are defined as public institutions. They
Two members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal office tied to the current administration, were granted user accounts on classified networks that hold sensitive information regarding the United States’ nuclear arsenal, according to two sources with access to those networks. The individuals identified are Luke Farritor, a
The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in a case that examines the scope of federal laws requiring special support for students with disabilities in public schools. The case concerns Ava Tharpe, a teenager with severe disabilities caused by a rare form of epilepsy. She needs assistance
Washington urges restraint while making clear that new attacks could follow if Tehran rejects nuclear diplomacy Following a large-scale military operation by Israel targeting Iranian infrastructure, the U.S. government has publicly stated it was not involved. Officials emphasized that while American troops in the region remain a priority, the strikes
Sweeping changes to immunization advisory body raise questions about future access and national vaccine policy This week, a little-known but highly influential panel within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention entered the spotlight. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—responsible for recommending vaccines and guiding what’s covered by insurance
BNPL services blur the line between innovation and financial risk, especially as regulations shift and affordability pressures rise Brittany Luse, like many consumers today, finds herself caught between financial constraints and the increasing ease of instant purchasing. The search for a decent couch has become less about style and more