Imagine trying to start your school day without a clear plan. That's what the educators at Andrew, Sandburg, and Stagg high schools have been dealing with for over 50 days! The Dist. 230 Federation of Teachers and the CCSD 230 Board of Education have been busy trying to agree on a new multi-year con
On Tuesday, markets in the Asia-Pacific region mostly rose, following the lead from Wall Street. Japan's Nikkei 225, for instance, inched up by 0. 77% and closed at 38, 903. 68, building on the previous day's gains. This happened even though Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, lost i
The U. S. Treasury Department has implemented a new rule to curb American investments in China's advanced tech sectors like AI, computer chips, and quantum computing. This rule, resulting from President Joe Biden's August 2023 executive order, aims to restrict China's military advancements. The rule
The U. S. Treasury Department has put forth a new rule to prevent American investors from helping China develop advanced military technology. This rule, which will take effect on January 2, 2024, is a follow-up to an executive order issued by President Joe Biden back in August 2023. The goal is to r
Hurricanes Helene and Milton are set to cause massive damage, similar to Katrina and Sandy. But after the storms, something else spread: fake news. Politicians like Donald Trump and Elon Musk claimed FEMA was wasting money on illegal immigrants or controlling the weather. While these claims are fals
In the swing state of Michigan, the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is heating up. Just like in 2016 and 2020, Michigan is a crucial state for winning the presidency. Recently, a diverse group of Michigan voters — five independents, four Democrats, and two Republicans —
Did you hear about the surprising news? North Korea has shipped off 3, 000 soldiers to Russia. They're not there for fun; these troops are undergoing training at various spots across the country. This development could spell trouble for Ukraine. North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, might be eyeing adv
It’s been over a year since NASA’s Orion spacecraft faced trouble with its heat shield during the Artemis I flight. Now, space enthusiasts are eager to know what caused the shield to crack and chip. Surprisingly, NASA is keeping this information under wraps. Lakiesha Hawkins, from NASA’s Moon to Ma
In Georgia, a country stuck between the West and Russia, something worrying happened. The Georgian Dream Party, which is friendly with Russia, won a big election. But there were problems. The president said voter fraud was like a "Russian special operation. " Anti-corruption groups saw people voting
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has an interesting idea for how he'd approach regulating driverless cars if he were to work for former President Donald Trump. He wants to push for a national approach to rules for these vehicles. Currently, 19 states have their own laws about driverless cars, but the fe
