Miguel Cardona, the outgoing U. S. Education Secretary, is raising alarms about former President Donald Trump's plan to abolish the Education Department. Cardona, who started as a fourth-grade teacher and became the first Latino education commissioner in Connecticut, believes this move could harm st
Imagine this: a woman is feeling frustrated with her mother-in-law's spending habits. This mother-in-law has gone through her late husband's inheritance and now relies on multiple income sources. The woman, along with her family, is dealing with financial struggles, including a hefty student loan de
Recently, a group of students from Salisbury University in Maryland were involved in an incident that made headlines. They were initially charged with serious crimes, including hate crimes, after allegedly attacking a man they had lured to an off-campus apartment. However, the charges for most of th
In the heart of Marrakech, the International Film Festival rolled out its glamorous red carpet. But the screening of "Cabo Negro, " a film by Abdellah Taia about gay young men, stirred controversy. Taia’s goal was to show the reality of gay Moroccans on screen. While the festival often highlights in
Ever wondered where LGBTQ+ professionals and business owners can connect and support each other? Enter Famm Connect, a new social networking app created by BIPOC queer couple Cat Perez and Marianna Di Regolo. Their discovery platform, Famm, has been helping users find LGBTQ-owned businesses. Now, th
Have you ever wondered how ideas spread in the world of film? Let's take a step back to 2003 when a lesser-known movie called The Core hit the screens. With a 39% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this disaster flick wasn't a massive hit like some other films. However, it had something intriguing that woul
President Biden's proposal to eliminate student debt has caused quite a stir. Representative Virginia Foxx from North Carolina wrote to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona with concerns. She questions if the Education Department has the right to cancel loans without a solid reason. Foxx fears this co
Did you know that certain bacteria can help clean our water? One such bacteria is Bacillus subtilis, or B. subtilis for short. This little guy is special because it can trap tiny plastic particles, known as nanoplastics, while also processing nitrogen compounds in water. Scientists have been studyin
Ever wondered why some LGBTQ+ young adults say they smoke, yet don't really identify as smokers? It's a puzzling behavior called phantom smoking. This happens when people distance themselves from the stigma of smoking. LGBTQ+ folks and smokers often face judgment, so some might claim to smoke to fit
Two high school girls, Taylor and Kaitlyn, are standing up for what they believe is fair. They're cross-country runners at Martin Luther King High School in California. They sued their school district because they think a transgender teammate is getting special treatment. The district says this is a
