Air travel is a mess right now. Hundreds of flights are being canceled this weekend. Why? Because of a government shutdown. Air traffic controllers are not showing up to work. This is causing big delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has told airlines to cut flights by 4%. This is to keep things safe. But even with fewer flights, delays are still happeni...
A man named Ryan Swann had a big decision to make. He was thinking about going to law school. But before he took that step, he talked to his mentor. This mentor asked him three important questions. These questions made Ryan think deeply about his goals. The first question was: What do you want to achieve? The second question was: How will law help you get there? The...
Ripple, a major player in the crypto world, just got a huge boost. They raised $500 million from some big names like Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities. But why does this matter? Well, Ripple plans to use this cash to grow in areas like custody, stablecoins, and prime brokerage. These are services that big institutions are getting more interested in. R...
In a bold move, a group of moms from the Chicago suburbs made a statement. They were arrested while protesting outside an immigration detention center in Broadview, Illinois. This wasn't their first protest, but it caught attention. For months, people have been upset about the Trump administration's "Operation Midway Blitz. " This operation has led to tense moments b...
The U. S. is seeing a lot of flight delays right now. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said that eight big airports, like those in Atlanta, San Francisco, and Washington, are having problems. This is because many air traffic controllers are not showing up to work. Why? Because they haven't been paid during the government shutdown. The FAA says there are...
Chicago has been in the spotlight for its crime rates and immigration policies. President Donald Trump has frequently criticized the city, claiming that its sanctuary policies attract undocumented immigrants with criminal records. However, data tells a different story. First, let's talk about crime. Chicago's murder rate is often highlighted, but other cities have i...
New York City has a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who's making history as the first Muslim and South Asian leader of the city. But his win has sparked some controversy, especially among Jewish New Yorkers. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an organization that fights antisemitism, has decided to keep a close watch on Mamdani's administration. The ADL's CEO, Jonathan Gr...
At an airport in Tel Aviv, a person with a U. S. passport faced a question about their gender. The passport had an "X" marking, which stood for neither male nor female. The border officers were confused. They asked questions, but the person refused to explain. This was a big moment for them. All their life, people had questioned their gender. Now, with this passport,...
Cornell University and the Trump administration have come to an agreement. This deal will bring back a lot of federal research money to the school. The agreement also stops government investigations that had been looking into claims of antisemitism and unfair admissions practices at Cornell. Cornell will pay a $30 million fine and invest another $30 million in progr...
The US government shutdown is dragging on, with no resolution in sight. It has been going on for 38 days, making it the longest shutdown in US history. The Senate is set to vote for the 15th time on a Republican proposal to end the shutdown, but Democrats are not backing down from their demands. The shutdown has caused major disruptions to government programs. The W...