Chicago's city council members are pushing for a full look at a costly report on potential city savings. The report, created by Ernst & Young, cost taxpayers over $3 million. Aldermen want to see all the findings, but the mayor's team says they'll only share the final recommendations. At a recent b
Nepal is on fire, literally and figuratively. The country's capital, Kathmandu, saw its parliament building engulfed in flames. This wasn't just any fire; it was a symbolic one, ignited by the anger of a people fed up with corruption and injustice. The spark that lit this fire was a social media ba
Recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveals a troubling trend: student scores in science, math, and reading have dropped significantly since 2019. This decline is evident across different grade levels, with eighth-graders' science scores falling by 4 points and 12
A new health surveillance system is making waves, but is it really here? The CDC's upcoming budget includes a mention of the "Biothreat Radar Detection System, " a high-tech tool designed to quickly identify emerging germs. However, the details are scarce, and the system's existence is shrouded in m
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken back a report that said even small amounts of alcohol can cause cancer and other health problems. This has started a big discussion among experts, groups that support certain causes, and companies that make alcohol. The report was sup
In London, a recent rally against the ban on Palestine Action resulted in a significant number of arrests. Over 890 individuals were taken into custody, with the majority charged for supporting a group that has been officially labeled as terrorist. The police reported that 17 of these arrests were d
South Korea is making big changes to how its government works. The country's leader, President Lee Jae Myung, wants to limit the power of some government bodies. This plan includes splitting up the prosecution service and taking budget-making duties away from the finance ministry. The government an
Lawmakers are making a strong push to get to the bottom of a tragic helicopter crash that happened back in January. The crash, which involved a military helicopter and an American Airlines plane, resulted in the loss of 67 lives. Now, Representative Don Beyer is leading the charge to have the U. S.
In the vast, rugged mountains of Victoria, Australia, a massive manhunt is underway. The target? A 56-year-old man named Dezi Freeman, who is accused of a shocking crime. He allegedly shot and killed two police officers and injured another during a confrontation on his rural property. This happened
The Trump administration's recent cuts to education research have sent shockwaves through the academic community. The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) have seen significant reductions in funding and staff, leaving many researchers in the lurch. Mark War
