July 16, 2025, saw some ups and downs in the stock market. The S&P 500 went up by 0. 32%, ending at 6, 263. 70. The Nasdaq Composite also had a good day, gaining 0. 26% and hitting a new high for the year at 20, 730. 49. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 231. 49 points, or 0. 53%, closing at 44
President Donald Trump has been sending mixed signals about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's job security. After hinting at firing Powell during a meeting with Republican lawmakers, Trump later downplayed the possibility, calling it "highly unlikely. " This back-and-forth has left many wonderin
Susan Collins, who leads the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, thinks the economy is strong enough to handle tariffs without needing quick action from the Fed. She believes businesses and households are in good shape, which might help soften the blow of higher tariffs. This gives the Fed time to caref
The government has decided to block immigrants without legal status from joining Head Start, a free preschool program. This change is part of a bigger plan to limit access to federal benefits for those who are not citizens. For many years, immigrants without legal status could still join some commu
A federal judge has taken a significant step to block President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship. Judge Joseph Laplante ruled that Trump's executive order goes against the 14th Amendment and long-standing legal precedents. This decision is crucial because it comes after the Supre
In Connecticut, construction workers who complete addiction treatment are paired with a recovery coach. This coach checks in daily, attends recovery meetings, and helps them reintegrate into work for a year. Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, doctors applying for credentials at Geisinger hospitals are not
The recent floods in Texas have left over 100 people dead and many more missing. These floods were caused by a storm that dumped a large amount of rain in a short period of time. This type of storm is becoming more common as the planet warms. Experts have warned that these floods could be a sign of
California is making waves by standing firm on its policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. The state recently turned down a proposal from the federal government to bar transgender-identifying biological males from these competitions. This move has sparked a heated debate a
A big chunk of money meant for schools in Massachusetts is being held up. The Trump administration decided to withhold $108 million that was supposed to arrive on July 1. This money is part of a larger sum of over $6 billion that's being held back from states across the country. The funds were meant
The U. S. Department of Education recently put a hold on $396 million meant for Florida's schools, causing a stir among educators. This money was supposed to support various programs, like helping students learning English and after-school activities. Schools in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco cou
