The government is back in action after a record-breaking shutdown. But don't expect everything to snap back immediately. Around 1. 4 million federal workers have been without pay for over a month. Half of them had to work without getting paid, while the other half were sent home. The good news is th
Wifredo Lam, who lived from 1902 to 1982, is a puzzle to art historians. They struggle to fit him into neat boxes. Is he a Surrealist? A Cubist? A Latin American artist? An Afro-Asian creator? The answer is yes, no, and sometimes. Maybe he's best described as a unique visual poet. Lam's art is a wi
The popular Hulu series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" is back for its third season, and it's not just another reality show. It's a peek into the lives of nine young Mormon moms who became internet famous on TikTok as #MomTok. They've got faith, friendship, and the pressure of being online stars
In a big move for Springfield Local Schools, teachers have decided to go their own way. The Springfield Federation of Teaching Professionals (SFTP) is now an independent union. This change happened after a vote where every single teacher agreed to break away from the Ohio Education Association. The
Manipal Education and Medical Group has stepped into the spotlight with their interest in acquiring Think and Learn, the troubled parent company of Byju's. This move comes as no surprise, given the current state of the ed-tech giant. Byju's, once a shining star in the education technology world, ha
The Rochelle Elementary School District has a lot going on. They recently decided to raise taxes by 4. 99% for 2025. This increase is just under the 5% threshold, so they didn't need a special hearing. The extra money will mostly go to transportation and special education, which are big expenses for
Hospitals have always been on the front lines during emergencies. But recent events, like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, have shown that they are not always ready. Many studies before the pandemic pointed out gaps in how hospitals prepare for crises. These gaps became clear during the
In the world of healthcare, data is king. Hospitals collect tons of it, but sharing it is a big no-no. Why? Because of privacy rules and other hurdles. So, what if there's a way to use all this data to predict patient outcomes without actually moving it around? Enter FADL, a new method that does ju
People are now betting real money on political outcomes, which is a big change from how things used to be. This trend started with sports and is now moving into politics. Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are becoming more popular, with millions of dollars being wagered on election resul
Politics in the United States has reached a new low. The longest federal government shutdown in history happened. It was supposed to be about health care. But it was really about politics. Democrats wanted to score points against President Trump. They didn't care about finding a solution. They just
