Digital Screening Set to Expand for Visa-Waiver Travelers The United States is preparing to introduce new requirements that would significantly expand the type of personal information collected from visitors who enter the country through the Visa Waiver Program. The proposal, currently open for public comment for 60 days, would require
High school students in Colorado are gaining real-world construction experience inside a 32,000-square-foot modular home factory designed to train the next generation of skilled workers while providing new housing opportunities for families in Boulder. The facility, funded by a $13 million investment that combined municipal resources with federal, state and
Federal Judge Halts Continued Federal Control Over California National Guard A federal court ruling delivered in San Francisco has temporarily halted the Trump Administration’s decision to extend federal control over the California National Guard, ordering that authority be returned to state leadership. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer issued a preliminary
A Century-Old Vision Behind a Millennia-Old Tradition Deep in the Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth, Washington, the largest nutcracker museum in the United States continues to thrive under the leadership of 101-year-old Arlene Wagner. Her museum houses more than 9,000 handcrafted nutcrackers, including pieces dating as far back as 200 A.D.
Supreme Court to Review Birthright Citizenship as Constitutional Debate Widens The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a major legal dispute involving birthright citizenship, stepping into a long-standing national debate over who is entitled to U.S. citizenship at birth. The decision centers on the current administration’s executive order signed on
U.S. Traffic Congestion Surges to Record Highs in 2024 Traffic conditions across major U.S. metropolitan areas have intensified during 2024, with congestion expanding into hours that previously saw lighter traffic and reaching levels higher than before the pandemic. Cities along both coasts and in growing inland regions are now experiencing
Federal Investigators Capture Suspect in Long-Running Pipe Bomb Case The FBI has arrested a man in the Woodbridge, Virginia area believed to be responsible for placing the pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican national committee buildings prior to the events of January 6, 2021. This development marks a pivotal
Growing Fears Over the Future of U.S. Special Education Fifty years after the Education for All Handicapped Children Act established the foundation of modern special education, concerns are mounting about the future of the system and its ability to protect the rights of millions of children with disabilities. As federal
Understanding the New REAL ID Enforcement for U.S. Travelers The Transportation Security Administration will begin charging a $45 nonrefundable verification fee for U.S. air travelers who arrive at domestic airports without a REAL ID or an accepted alternative form of identification. The requirement, in effect since May, enters a stricter
The Supreme Court is examining a high-stakes legal conflict that could redefine how internet providers address copyright violations committed by their customers. The dispute centers on whether Cox Communications, one of the nation’s largest broadband companies, can be held financially responsible for repeated copyright infringements allegedly conducted through its network.
Puerto Rico stood still for 13 unforgettable minutes as Bad Bunny transformed the Super Bowl halftime show into a historic celebration of culture, identity, and representation. Across San Juan and towns throughout the island, daily routines stopped, conversations paused, and thousands gathered in homes, bars, beaches, and public plazas to
Japan entered a new political phase after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered the most decisive electoral victory in the modern history of the ruling party, consolidating power in a snap vote held under unusually difficult conditions. Despite the shortest campaign period of the postwar era and severe winter weather across
A massive sewage leak into the Potomac River is now expected to take months to fully repair, after officials discovered severe structural damage and a major blockage inside a collapsed sewer pipe. The incident, which occurred roughly eight miles from the White House, has already released approximately $243 million gallons