The city of Stamford will discuss its next year’s budget on March 5th. A joint session brings together the Board of Finance and the Fiscal Committee. The meeting will happen online through Microsoft Teams at 6 p. m. , so people can join from anywhere. Mayor Caroline Simmons will explain the m
Canada and India have just inked a series of agreements that could shape their economies for years. The talks, held after Canadian leader Mark Carney visited Delhi, resulted in a ten‑year nuclear energy contract and plans to push bilateral trade to $50 billion within five years. The leaders frame
The U. S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning that the danger level is higher now, especially as military actions against Iran continue. The notice tells local police that attackers who act alone and online hackers could try to target American systems. DHS officials say it is unl
ProPublica has filed a federal lawsuit in New York, claiming that the U. S. Department of Education is keeping important records hidden from the public. The complaint says the department has ignored four Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that asked for details about civil rights investigati
In late summer, a group of young people gathered outside the parliament building in Kathmandu. They shouted for an end to corruption and jobs that had vanished. One student, Rashik Khatiwada, raised a banner that read “FUCK THE SYSTEM! ” Less than two hours later, he was shot and killed. He was only
The 150 Ohio National Guard soldiers have come back from Washington, D. C. , where they were sent to help with a federal crime‑control effort. In August, Governor Mike DeWine joined other Republican leaders in sending state troops to the capital. Some Ohio residents worried that federal forces mi
The United States Supreme Court is set to decide a case that mixes gun rights, drug use, and federal law. The dispute centers on a rule that makes it illegal for anyone who uses drugs to own a firearm, even if the weapon was bought legally. The case involves Ali Danial Hemani, who has been charged u
The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) is preparing for a major change in its top position. Jerome Singleton, who has led the league since 2005, will step down as commissioner by July 1, 2027. The decision was made after a lengthy meeting where the Executive Committee voted unanimously. Sing
The recent wave of missile and drone attacks has rattled the Gulf, showing that even the region’s most secure cities can feel vulnerable. Dubai, known for its towering skyline and bustling tourism, saw hotels ignite, apartment windows shatter, and an international airport sustain damage that left fo
The Cuban leader has urged the country to act fast on sweeping changes to its economy and society because oil supplies are running low. During a meeting of top officials, he said the government must immediately work on new plans to reshape how business and local governments operate. The call comes a
