In Massachusetts, things aren’t looking great for school test scores. According to recent results, students are still far behind where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. The tests are called MCAS, and while science scores saw a small boost, English and math scores aren’t improving much. The
Voters in State Board of Education District 12 have a tough decision. Both candidates, Republican Pam Little and Democrat George King, are knowledgeable and experienced educators. Little has been on the board since 2018 and is currently vice chair. She's proud of the board's work in strengthening ca
The United Nations has been criticized for its slow response in securing the release of Hamas hostages, despite acknowledging evidence of their extensive use of sexual violence. The UN's calls for the release of hostages have been largely unsupported by concrete actions, and they continue to suffer
Ever thought about living in a place that used to be packed with cheering sports fans? That could become a reality for some people in Oakland. City planners have an exciting plan for the Oakland Coliseum after the A's play their last game there. They want to turn this iconic spot into an affordable
It's been a rough week for Humana, the health insurer. Their stock has taken a big hit, dropping 23% since Monday – that’s the worst weekly fall since 2020 and the sharpest two-day drop in 15 years! The cause? Medicare is downgrading some of Humana's key health insurance plans, which could hurt thei
Two German scholars from the University of Würzburg have spent the past five years studying texts from Egypt. These were written between the 4th and 12th centuries AD, using materials like papyrus, parchment, paper, and clay shards called "ostraca." The texts were in Coptic, a late form of Egyptian
This week, the spotlight is on Dallas as voters prepare to weigh in on several charter amendments. The editorial board has been busy, offering their take on these proposed changes. Meanwhile, local cartoonists have been having a field day, with plenty of opinion pieces to inspire their work. The bi
Auma Obama, the half-sister of former US President Barack Obama, found herself in the middle of a tense situation while being interviewed in Kenya. During the interview with CNN's Larry Madowo in Nairobi, she was caught in the crossfire of tear gas aimed at protesters. The protests were sparked by p
In a surprising turn of events, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced he would not sign a controversial finance bill that had sparked deadly protests across the country. The bill, passed by parliament on Tuesday, aimed to raise nearly $2.3 billion through tax hikes to tackle Kenya’s mounting debt
Massachusetts voters will decide on several significant issues this November. Here’s a look at the key ballot questions: Question 3: Should rideshare drivers be able to unionize? This law would apply to drivers using platforms like Uber or Lyft for passenger transportation, not food delivery servic
