China's economy is facing a crisis unlike any it has seen since opening up more than four decades ago. Over a million restaurants have closed, offices are emptier than during the pandemic, and property sales are down sharply. Duty-free sales in Hainan Island plunged 30% in the first seven months of
JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, is focusing on what he calls 'migrant crime' and the flow of drugs, while former President Donald Trump is making a familiar argument: that his administration kept America safe from 'radical Islamic terror.' But are these claims really true? Trump
We all know that election years can get a bit crazy, with everyone fixated on the hot-button issues and the latest political drama. But what happens when crucial issues like science get swept under the rug? Shouldn't science be above politics? Shouldn't it be a tool for making informed decisions abo
Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled a plan aimed at giving small businesses a much-needed boost. The plan includes increasing the tax deduction for startup expenses, easing the process for certifications, and creating a fund to help small businesses access capital. But before we get too
The recent comments made by former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick about the new surtax on wealthier Massachusetts households have sparked a heated debate about the impact of this tax on the state's economy, sports teams, and residents. The tax, which imposes a 4% levy on household i
The FDA has recently approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 6 months and older, once again posing a dilemma for Americans: should they get the shot immediately amidst the current outbreak, or save it for the potential winter wave? The new vaccine offers protection to all, but th
In Texas, the release of public school ratings under the A-F academic accountability system has been halted for the second year in a row, this time due to a lawsuit by a group of school districts. These districts challenge the validity of the system that largely depends on STAAR scores. A Travis Cou
In a controversial move, the Oklahoma Board of Education has revoked the teaching license of Summer Boismier, a former teacher who gained national attention for her book-ban protest in 2022. Boismier, who now works at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City, had covered part of her classroom b
The Department of Education has recently acknowledged the difficulties faced by students, families, and postsecondary institutions during the latest FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) launch. A recent survey by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., after suspending his presidential campaign, has endorsed former President Donald Trump citing three key areas of alignment - free speech, the war in Ukraine, and addressing chronic diseases affecting children. While both have expressed concerns about 'forever wars' and censors
