The clock is ticking for those looking to buy an electric vehicle. A recent law passed by Congress has set a deadline: September 30, 2025. After this date, the popular $7, 500 federal tax credit for new EVs will be no more. Initially, there were talks of a six-month grace period, but the final law c
China's family policies have been shifting a lot lately. These policies are super important because they affect people's everyday lives and the country's future. For a long time, China had strict rules about how many kids families could have. But now, things are changing. The government is trying t
Rachel Reeves, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, had a rough day. She admitted she was "clearly upset" during a recent session in the House of Commons. Reeves didn't share many details, just saying she was dealing with a personal issue. She quickly moved on, focusing on her job and the governmen
Paul Burris, a once-prominent figure in Elmhurst's utility operations, has stepped down from his role and is now enjoying a comfortable retirement. His departure came after a series of events that raised eyebrows among the public and city officials alike. Burris's career spanned three decades, duri
The future of Rachel Reeves, the UK's finance minister, is up in the air. On Wednesday, things got tense in Parliament. Prime Minister Keir Starmer didn't promise to keep her in her job. This was a big deal because he had said before that she would stay until the next election. Later, Starmer's off
A recent court decision has provided a temporary reprieve for over half a million Haitians living in the U. S. under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This status allows them to stay in the country due to unsafe conditions in Haiti, such as gang violence, political turmoil, and the aftermath of a ma
In Massachusetts, crime rates have been going down. This is good news. But there is a worrying trend. Anti-Jewish hate crimes are on the rise. They went up by more than 20% in 2024. For the first time since 1991, these crimes are now the most reported hate crimes in the state. Other crimes are also
The Trump administration has taken down a key federal website that housed important climate science reports. These reports, known as National Climate Assessments, were created to help people understand and prepare for climate change. Without this website, access to these crucial reports has become m
President Donald Trump recently took to Truth Social to criticize Elon Musk, suggesting that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should review the subsidies given to Musk's companies. Trump claimed that Musk receives more subsidies than anyone in history and that without them, Musk's busi
France has just rolled out a tough new rule: no more smoking in parks, beaches, or anywhere kids might be. This isn't just about breaking a habit; it's about protecting the little ones from secondhand smoke. The government is serious about this—if you get caught lighting up in these places, you coul
