Every December, thousands of Santa lookalikes flood New York sidewalks, bars, and subway cars with red suits and festive chaos. The event bills itself as a “charitable, non-political, nonsensical Santa Claus convention, ” selling tickets for $10 to $20 with promises the cash will help local causes.
Researchers revisited a 2012 study that suggested Black women managers could show dominance without facing penalties that White women did. The original work found White women leaders got judged more harshly when they acted assertive, while Black women didn’t seem to suffer the same consequences. But
A federal program that placed migrant children with Catholic Charities in Miami just lost $11 million in funding, ending a longstanding deal. For decades, the church group had run shelters and foster homes for kids arriving without parents. Now the money is gone, leaving workers scrambling to find n
Japan and the United States have decided to increase their discussions about currency values following a meeting between their top finance officials. This move comes as both countries watch the Japanese yen hover near a key level that triggered past currency interventions. Japan’s finance minister p
When federal agents arrested a Hanahan city council member last week for producing and sharing child sexual abuse material, the quiet Lowcountry town was stunned. The charges paint a picture of a trusted public figure secretly exploiting minors online. Investigators say his digital trail ties him to
Mike Waltz, the U. S. representative to the United Nations, made headlines on Wednesday when he echoed a senator’s doubts about former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s suitability for the top UN post. The comments came during a Senate committee hearing where Senator Pete Ricketts criticized Bac
The spine section of the Organization for Rehabilitation Science has reached a milestone: ten years of guiding research, education, and practice in spinal health. Over this period, the group has championed evidence‑based approaches to treatment and training for clinicians worldwide. From its earl
The story of Portugal’s public hospitals in the pandemic shows how fights over authority can hurt learning and response. When the crisis hit, managers, doctors, and politicians all wanted control. Their clashes created a patchwork of power that made it hard for hospitals to act together. Beca
Police officials in Baltimore say that many young people who have been punished for crimes are still found breaking the law after being let out. A city council hearing brought this issue to light, with the police commissioner stressing that some kids need stricter discipline. He warned that if these
The director of the Old State House Museum, Daniel Cockrell, was let go early this week. He says he was told the museum was “going in a different direction” and that paperwork needed his signature. When he asked if he would be moved to another role, the answer was clear: no, you’re being terminated.
