Many Iowa families now have a new way to pay for private school or other learning options, thanks to a program called Education Savings Accounts. Instead of being stuck in one school just because it’s close to home, parents can use about $8, 000 per child each year to cover tuition, books, tutors, o
In a new study, researchers compared how family life differs across the country. They looked at marriage numbers, family stability and how many babies are born in each state. The results show that states with more married couples tend to have better schools, lower crime and stronger economies. Stat
Since 2015, violent crime in Baltimore and Washington D. C. has fallen sharply. Baltimore saw a 61% drop in homicides, reaching its lowest point in nearly five decades, while Washington D. C. reported a 21% decline in homicides and even bigger reductions in other violent crimes. But experts warn tha
In the United States, people who say they have no religious affiliation—often called “nones”—now outnumber Catholics and trail Protestants by only a few points. Although many of these nones still believe in God, they differ from traditional churchgoers in ways that can affect society. Studies show t
Big changes are coming to GM's factories. The Chevy Bolt EV, a budget-friendly electric car, will soon be gone. Its factory in Kansas will instead make a Buick SUV from China and a Chevrolet Equinox from Mexico. Why the switch? It's all about money and politics. Building cars in China and Mexico go
The National Weather Service is in a tough spot. They're trying to hire back staff after big cuts, but it's not going fast enough. Right now, they're short on people, especially as winter storms are coming. The Weather Service got permission to hire 450 new people after about 550 were let go earlie
In a room filled with determined voices, Rep. Ayanna Pressley asked a tough question: Why are Black women, who are among the most active in the job market, facing rising unemployment? The gathering in Boston brought together experts to explore this issue, revealing how the challenges faced by Black
President Trump has been on a shopping spree, snapping up bonds worth at least $82 million from late August to early October. This news comes from financial disclosures made public recently. The purchases are a mix of corporate and municipal bonds, with a significant chunk tied to public agencies li
In 2021, a big change happened with Medicaid. The American Rescue Plan let states give pregnancy Medicaid coverage for 12 months after birth. This is a huge deal for new parents. But how is this new rule working out? No one really knows yet. Medicaid is a big help for many people. It pays for healt
Two countries in Europe are testing out different ways to fight obesity and heart disease. They are looking at how labeling calories on menus and taxing sugary drinks can make a difference. Belgium and Germany are the countries in question. They want to see if these policies can help people make hea
