Italy's highest court has backed a lower court's decision to clear Matteo Salvini, the country's transport minister and leader of the League party, of charges related to a 2019 migrant standoff. The Supreme Court's ruling means Salvini cannot be tried again for the same incident. The case dates bac
The Trump administration made a surprising admission in a recent court filing. They revealed that political leanings influenced their decision to cut energy grants during the government shutdown. Specifically, they considered whether the funds would benefit states that typically vote for Democratic
Singapore is taking big steps to improve life for migrant workers. These workers play a huge role in building the country. They work in tough jobs like construction and shipyards. Now, the government is making plans to give them better healthcare, housing, and fun activities. Healthcare is getting
In the world of education and technology, big things are happening right here in our community. Purdue University Northwest's College of Technology just scored over $3 million in grants from the U. S. Department of Defense. This money is going towards boosting education and workforce development in
In Texas, a migrant shelter run by the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville is in hot water. The shelter, part of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV), is accused of mishandling federal grants. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims the shelter used funds incorrectly. Specificall
Schools are getting a big boost for mental health support. The Education Department just gave out $208 million to 65 schools. This is a big deal because earlier, over 200 mental health grants from the last administration were canceled. Most of this new money is going to schools in rural areas. The g
Europe is rethinking its approach to migrant rights. This shift comes as political parties across the continent toughen their stance on immigration. The Council of Europe, a group of 46 nations, recently agreed to explore changes that could weaken protections for migrants. These protections have bee
The Trump administration has decided to pause recent changes to a major homelessness grant program. This program, worth $3 billion, helps provide services to people without homes. The changes were put on hold due to lawsuits from states, cities, and nonprofits. The administration initially announce
In a recent surge of immigration enforcement in Washington, D. C. , a surprising fact emerged: most of those arrested had no criminal history. This crackdown, initiated under the guise of tackling violent crime, ended up targeting many individuals who posed no threat to public safety. The operation
In a bold move, Spanish authorities have cracked down on a network exploiting migrants. This group lured hundreds of people, mainly from Nepal, with promises of work. Instead, they faced harsh conditions. The police made 11 arrests and found over 300 victims. These migrants entered Europe legally o
