A familiar face in Jackson County's education scene is getting ready to say goodbye. Kevin Oxley, the superintendent of the Jackson County Intermediate School District, has decided to retire after working in schools for a long time. He made the announcement in December, saying he plans to step down
This holiday season, Americans are finding a new way to spread cheer. Instead of just buying gifts for family and friends, they're using special vending machines to help people they'll never meet. These machines, called Giving Machines, let people pick items like food, livestock, and school supplies
Israel and Hamas are at odds again. This time, it's about who broke the truce in Gaza. Israel says Hamas is to blame. They claim Hamas hurt an Israeli soldier with a bomb in Rafah. Now, Israel is threatening to hit back. The Israeli leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, says Hamas must follow the rules. The
Harford County's schools are making big changes to how they hire teachers. This comes after a news report revealed that a man with serious charges was hired to teach. The school board president, Aaron Poynton, created a new policy to make sure this doesn't happen again. The new rules say that if so
Assisted births, like those using forceps or vacuum, can leave a lasting mark on a mother's memory. Yet, what exactly shapes these experiences remains a mystery. It's not just about the medical side of things. The way mothers feel during and after these births is influenced by many factors. Some of
A traveler from Texas may have unintentionally put many people at risk of measles during a recent trip to Massachusetts. This person, who was infected with the highly contagious virus, flew into Boston on December 11th. They stayed at a hotel in Westborough and left the state the following day. The
Tea and coffee are both popular drinks, but which one is better for your bones? A recent study suggests that tea might have a slight edge over coffee when it comes to bone health. However, the difference is so small that it might not be significant. The study found that drinking tea was linked to a
In a recent development, the United States has called on all sides in Honduras to accept the results of the presidential election. Nasry Asfura, the candidate from the conservative National Party, was announced as the winner after a lengthy process marked by delays and accusations of wrongdoing. As
Pope Leo, the first pope from the United States, delivered a powerful message during a Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. He emphasized that rejecting the poor and strangers is like turning away from God. This idea was central to his sermon, which drew parallels between the birth of Jesus i
Bitcoin's value has dropped by about 7% since last Christmas. This might seem like bad news, but looking back, similar drops have often been followed by big gains. Over the past 12 years, there have been three times when Bitcoin's value was lower on Christmas Eve than the year before: in 2014, 2018,
