A growing trend shows students pulling out smartphones more than textbooks during lectures. While some argue these devices boost learning by providing instant information, others worry they’re turning classrooms into distraction zones. Research suggests that the average student checks their phone up
Kim Kardashian's path to becoming a lawyer is far from typical. She's not taking the usual route of going to law school and earning a degree. Instead, she's opted for an apprenticeship, which is a legal way to become a lawyer in California without attending a traditional university. This choice has
Boulder County has opened a new facility that looks and feels like a college dorm. It has bunk beds, shared bathrooms, and common areas. The goal is to make life better for people serving alternative sentences and to improve public safety. The facility is named after former Sheriff Joe Pelle, who w
New York's prisons are full of aging inmates, and the costs are rising. This is not making the public any safer, according to the state’s top judge. Many people think that locking up criminals for a long time will make society safer. But the numbers tell a different story. When more people are
Elon Musk, a billionaire supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump, has publicly turned against Nigel Farage, a British anti-immigrant politician. Just weeks ago, Musk was backing Farage's party, Reform U. K. , but now he's calling for new leadership. Musk tweeted that Farage lacks what it takes,
Protests in New York City and Albany are demanding justice for Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who died after being brutally beaten by correctional officers. Brooks, serving a 12-year sentence for assault, was transferred to Marcy Correctional Facility in north Albany on December 9. The next day
It’s high time the U. S. Justice Department steps up to tackle the serious issue of suicides in federal prisons and jails. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco recently revealed a sweeping plan to improve mental health care behind bars. This isn't just tweaking a few rules; it's a complete overhaul t
Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced producer awaiting trial, is suing New York City for a whopping $5 million. Why? He claims the conditions at Rikers Island Jail are terrible. His lawyers argue that the jail's staff didn't give him proper medical care or basic hygiene. They say Weinstein's health got wor
Georgia prisons are facing a crisis of severe understaffing, deteriorating buildings, and an increase in violent attacks among inmates, correctional officers, and other prison staff. The Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee held its first hearing this month, where state officials di
