In Ukraine, most people are not willing to make big compromises for peace. A recent survey shows that three out of four Ukrainians think it's wrong to give up land or limit their military without solid security promises. This puts President Zelenskiy in a tough spot as he tries to negotiate with Rus
The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has taken hundreds of Burundian soldiers prisoner during their latest attack in eastern Congo. This happened just days after Congo and Rwanda's leaders promised to keep the peace. The U. S. is not happy and has warned Rwanda to stop breaking the rules. M23 has taken
Money is pouring into education, but are students really learning what they need? In New York City, private high school tuition can hit a staggering $70, 000 a year. On top of that, families are spending big on tutors, test prep, and extracurriculars. Yet, despite all this investment, many teens are
Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.
College expenses went up by 3. 6% in the 2025 fiscal year. This is a small increase from the 3. 4% rise in 2024, but less than the 4. 0% jump in 2023, when schools were dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) tracks these costs. It looks at the a
In China's Yangtze River Economic Belt, a big challenge is to grow the economy without hurting the water supply. A recent study looked at how well 11 provinces in this area are using water efficiently in their industries from 2014 to 2023. The study found that over time, these provinces have gotten
The Big 12 Conference is shaking things up with a new plan to bring in big bucks. They're teaming up with investment firms RedBird and Weatherford Capital to offer schools a chance to grab up to $30 million each. This isn't about selling shares of the conference, though. It's more like a smart finan
In Russia, a small political group called Yabloko is pushing for peace in Ukraine. They want the fighting to stop. But the government is making it hard for them. Two of their leaders were arrested. They are accused of spreading false information about the Russian army. The leaders say they are innoc
Oregon's leaders have been talking about making the state more appealing to businesses. But when it comes to land development, the reality is quite different. Take, for example, a recent project that took 25 years to complete. The plan was to build a golf course with hundreds of homes around it. The
Tom Brady is always on the move. After calling a game in Los Angeles, he's heading to Las Vegas. But this trip isn't about football. Brady is opening another CardVault store, his tenth one. He's excited, sharing a clip on Instagram about a special football card found in Vegas. The grand opening is a
