The Norwalk Board of Education started the year with some changes. They picked new leaders during their first meeting of 2026. The meeting was held at the Norwalk Public Schools headquarters on Concord Street. Howard White is the new chair. He got the job after a close vote. Five board members vote
The United States has shown its support for the people of Iran who are protesting against their government. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, stated that President Donald Trump is ready to take action if needed to stop the violence. However, Trump has also mentioned that he believ
The Trump administration made a big, sudden change. It canceled many federal grants. These grants helped people with addiction and mental health issues. The cuts are huge. They might reach $2 billion. This news came from three sources. But it's not confirmed yet. Many nonprofits got letters. They s
In a bold move, Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, refused to back down when faced with pressure from the Trump administration. He called out the Justice Department's investigation into him as a clear attempt to influence the Federal Reserve's decisions. This is not just about Powell; i
A federal judge has put a stop to President Trump's recent attempt to block wind energy projects. Judge Royce Lamberth, appointed by Reagan, ruled that work can continue on the Revolution Wind project. This project is set to provide power to Rhode Island and Connecticut and is almost finished. The
The Trump administration recently made a bold move against Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve. They started a questionable investigation into Powell's finances. This is unusual because the Fed is supposed to be independent. Powell, who is usually calm, spoke out. He said the investigatio
Two Canadian lawmakers, Helena Jaczek and Marie-France Lalonde, have decided to wrap up their Taiwan visit earlier than planned. This move comes just before Prime Minister Mark Carney's scheduled trip to China. The pair, both part of Carney's Liberal Party, mentioned that their decision was influen
Kevin Rudd, Australia's envoy to the United States, is leaving his post sooner than planned. This move comes after a rocky relationship with U. S. President Donald Trump, marked by past critical remarks from Rudd. Rudd, who once led Australia as prime minister, is set to take over a new role at the
The U. S. government has canceled over 100, 000 visas since the start of the current administration. This sharp increase is part of a broader effort to tighten immigration rules. The administration has also made it harder to get visas by adding more checks, including social media reviews. Most of t
Germany is thinking about working with other countries to make sure factories get the stuff they need. The country's finance boss, Lars Klingbeil, said this before flying to the US for a quick trip. He'll be in Washington DC, chatting with finance leaders from seven big countries. They'll talk about
