Sycamore is looking to give its old security cameras a much-needed upgrade. The current systems in place are outdated and not doing their job well enough. This is a big deal for keeping people safe and managing risks. The city has even gotten quotes from three different companies to replace the old
Texas is finally making some moves to boost its public schools. Lawmakers have agreed on a plan to inject $8. 5 billion into the system. This deal is a mix of old and new ideas. It keeps the smaller increase of $55 per student but adds $500 million for fixed costs like transportation and health insu
The United States is in a rush to create a new defense system called "Golden Dome. " This system is meant to protect the country from long-range missile attacks. The idea is to have something similar to Israel's Iron Dome, but on a much larger scale. The problem is, the plan is still very vague. It'
Newtown's Board of Finance had a busy night. They gathered to greenlight a bunch of big-ticket items for the town's schools and infrastructure. The total cost? A whopping $15 million. The meeting kicked off at 7:33 p. m. in the Council Chambers. Everyone was there except for Janette Lamoure
Lithuania and Estonia, two small Baltic countries, have decided to significantly up their defense spending. They've pledged to allocate five percent of their GDP to defense, starting from 2026. This makes them the highest defense spenders in NATO, passing Poland's current four percent. Why are they
President Trump's ambitious plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants is facing a significant hurdle: space. The current capacity of immigration detention centers is around 41, 000 beds, but there are an estimated 11. 7 million people living in the U. S. illegally. To achieve his goals, Tru
Last Monday, the White House briefing room turned into a battlefield of words between Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Fox News' Peter Doocy. The topic? Whether people hit by Hurricane Helene are getting the aid they need. The Biden administration has already sent over $210 million to help tho
The city of Kansas City is taking a proactive approach to tackle the rising issue of property crime, particularly affecting small businesses. The city council and mayor have proposed an ordinance that aims to provide financial assistance to these businesses to help them repair damages or invest in s
The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down a key part of the state's school voucher program, ruling that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. But what does this mean for the future of education in the state? Will parents and students be left footing the bill for private scho
