More than half of U.S. states have shared data on food assistance beneficiaries At least 27 U.S. states have provided the Department of Agriculture (USDA) with personal data on millions of recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), following a federal request for records dating back to 2020. The
Districts face staffing shortages and financial challenges Across rural America, many school districts depend on international educators to fill teaching gaps. In Hardin, Montana — a small town east of Billings — about 30 of the district’s 150 teachers are working under temporary J-1 visas. These educators play a crucial
Reports and footage fuel debate over federal enforcement tactics In recent weeks, several videos shared on social media have captured confrontations between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and civilians across the United States. One recording from Hyattsville, Maryland, shows a man pinned to the ground by two officers. During
An Immersive Educational Experience in New York Inside an old tenement building in New York City, the Tenement Museum is reshaping how students experience American history. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, discussions continue about the most effective ways to teach the country’s past. Moving beyond the traditional focus
Expanding Duties Raise Questions about Its Traditional Mission During his second term, President Donald Trump has increased the deployment of the National Guard across several U.S. cities, particularly in those led by Democrats. Recent assignments have involved urban patrols, community maintenance, logistical support, and cooperation with immigration authorities. In Washington,
Former FBI Director Faces Trial in Virginia Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The plea was entered on Wednesday in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, through his attorney, Pat Fitzgerald. During the arraignment, the judge
End of a 50-Year Federal Research Effort Alarms Educators and Researchers For more than fifty years, the U.S. government gathered extensive data on the academic lives of high school students through the High School Longitudinal Studies, a series of surveys designed to track how educational decisions influence college attendance and
The sports analyst was stabbed during a confrontation with a truck driver Former NFL quarterback and current sports analyst Mark Sanchez was hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times during an altercation with a truck driver in downtown Indianapolis. The incident took place early Saturday and resulted in misdemeanor charges of
A new challenge to firearm regulations reaches the nation’s highest court The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a Hawaii law that limits where individuals may carry firearms. The legislation, enacted in 2023, prohibits carrying guns on private property open to the public—such as restaurants, bars,
New studies highlight the role of AI in universities Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming part of daily academic practice. University professors across different disciplines are turning to generative AI tools to design lesson plans, create interactive assignments, and manage administrative tasks more efficiently. Recent research indicates that a large
The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot has become a dominant topic across the United States as the holiday season intensifies interest in one of the most lucrative lottery runs ever recorded. No jackpot winner emerged from the latest drawing, so the prize has continued its upward climb. It is now positioned
The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing U.S.-based political viewpoints. The decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward confronting what officials describe as extraterritorial attempts to influence protected speech
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season challenged long-standing assumptions about what an active year looks like. While the United States avoided direct landfalls entirely, the season still produced some of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded. Scientists describe the pattern as increasingly representative of how climate change is altering tropical weather