The U. S. Department of Education has spent over $1 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021. Researchers found that $490 million went to DEI hiring, $343 million to DEI programming, and $170 million to DEI-related mental health services. This spending has benefited u
For a long time, Syria's Kurdish community has faced tough times. They've been denied the right to teach their own language in schools, which is a big deal. Recently, there's been a change in leadership, and that's given them a little hope. But it's also brought back some old worries. During the war
You know how China views Taiwan, right? They see it as part of their territory. Over the weekend, Taiwan's Defense Ministry spotted 14 Chinese warships, seven military planes, and even four balloons around the island. This isn't new; China often sends their forces near Taiwan. But this time, it's be
Tensions are heating up around Taiwan. The island's Defense Ministry reported that China's navy and coast guard have been moving vessels in the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific. This comes after Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te visited Hawaii and Guam, which didn't sit well with Beijing. China s
In a surprising move, Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has donated $1 million to support Donald Trump’s inauguration events. This is the first time Meta has contributed to such a fund, marking a shift in its relationship with the soon-to-be president. The donation comes after Meta faced criticism from
Amazon and Meta, the companies behind Amazon. com and Facebook, have each decided to contribute $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. This move comes as tech companies and their leaders try to mend their relationships with the incoming president. Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos,
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old from Urbana, Missouri, has finally been freed after spending seven months in a Syrian prison. Timmerman had ventured into Syria for a pilgrimage and was detained at the notorious Palestine Branch facility. Last month, he was set free alongside other prisoners during t
Voice of America (VOA) is an international news broadcaster funded by the US government. Usually, presidents don’t choose VOA’s director. But President-elect Donald Trump has a different idea. He proposed Kari Lake, a former local TV anchor who has criticized media and denied a US election result. J
A political group called Save Western Culture spent a whopping $1. 4 million on ads and calls to help Democrats win key races. The money came from a nonprofit called Stop China Now, which was formed just before the election. This sudden donation raised questions because it happened after the deadlin
President Biden recently shared an interesting thought during a speech at the Brookings Institution. He joked that former President Trump's name on COVID-era stimulus checks helped him gain credit, while his own checks didn't have his name. This isn't just a joke—it's a lesson in politics. Over the
