A proposed shift in how music classes are scheduled at Highlands schools has parents and students concerned about what might disappear from the curriculum. The debate centers on whether to consolidate certain electives that don’t have enough students to run separately, like music theory and jam band
The biggest song event in Europe is set to finish in Vienna this Saturday. A big hall, the Wiener Stadthalle, will light up with 25 different acts from all over the continent. Millions of people watching at home will decide who wins, and the winner’s country will host next year. People love t
A top Iranian filmmaker recently shared strong feelings about events back home. He had just been in Tehran last week and right now, those memories and headlines still weigh on him. The problems he's talking about – protests crushed in January and new conflicts that started in late February – aren’t
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest isn’t just about catchy tunes and over-the-top performances—it’s also become a flashpoint for political tensions. The contest, which normally celebrates music and unity, has been overshadowed by protests against Israel’s participation. The controversy isn’t just o
Company insiders say they’re fighting a new system that watches every mouse twitch and keystroke to teach artificial intelligence. Teams in multiple offices are posting flyers that ask blunt questions: why should daily work turn into free training material for company AI? The anonymous handouts call
A billionaire with a finance background is shaking up California’s governor race, winning support from a group that typically opposes big money in politics. The Democratic Socialists of America, known for fighting wealth inequality, endorsed a former Goldman Sachs worker who built a fortune through
In Mexico City, a large group of mothers marched on Sunday. They are not there to celebrate football. Instead, they want the country’s attention on a darker issue: missing people. Every year on Mother’s Day, these mothers walk the same route down Paseo de la Reforma. This time they asked
Liverpool FC recently decided to pause planned ticket price increases after fans made it clear they weren’t happy. Supporters showed their frustration in a creative way during a match, holding up yellow cards with a warning: "Caution: Anfield's Soul at Risk. " This wasn’t just about money—it was abo
A year ago, a student at Columbia University faced arrest shortly after joining protests supporting Palestinians. Now, the U. S. government wants him out. His case isn’t about breaking laws—he was never charged—but about political speech. The decision came after a judge in February blocked the depo
In the heart of Prague, a crowd gathered on Tuesday, turning the Old Town Square into a stage for democracy. The protest was about keeping public broadcasters free from government interference. Officials had promised to end the licence fee that viewers pay each month, shifting all money into t
