A federal judge in Boston has decided to step into a heated dispute over SNAP food assistance funds. The issue revolves around the Trump administration's decision not to use billions in emergency funds to cover food stamp benefits for millions of Americans in November. The judge, Indira Talwani, ex
In 2025, the Texas Lottery gave a big chunk of money to education and veterans. It sent $1. 77 billion to the Foundation School Fund. This money helps with teacher pay, classroom tech, special education, and even school trips. It also gave $31. 1 million to the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. This he
Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri has been vocal about the potential impact of a government shutdown on food assistance programs. He argues that if the shutdown continues, millions of Americans relying on SNAP benefits could face hunger. Hawley suggests two solutions: either pass a clean funding bil
Right now, things feel pretty tough. But guess what? People are pushing back hard. Just last month, over 7 million individuals took to the streets to say no to a leader's strong-arm tactics. That's a lot of people, more than 2% of all adults in the country. History shows that when about 3. 5% of a p
The Fort Worth Independent School District is in hot water. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is stepping in to take control because one of its schools, Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Sixth Grade, has been failing for years. This isn't a sudden move, though. The district has been struggling to meet
The US government shutdown is causing real problems for workers like Jack Criss, an air traffic controller who's been on the job for 16 years. He's taking leave because of the stress and uncertainty, and he's not alone. Many federal workers are turning to gig jobs like DoorDash to make ends meet. Th
Adam Driver is set to star in a new crime drama series for Netflix. The show, titled "Rabbit, Rabbit, " is a modern take on hostage situations and is said to have a similar vibe to the classic film "Dog Day Afternoon. " The story unfolds at a truck stop in southern Illinois, where an escaped convict
The government shutdown is now in its 28th day, making it the second-longest in history. Soon, about 42 million Americans will lose their food help. This is a big deal because these people really need this support to eat. America is known for taking care of its people. It's part of who we are. But
A woman in Washington State found herself 1, 200 miles away from her mother, who was living in an assisted living facility in Phoenix. The distance was tough, but technology helped them stay connected. The mother, who passed away at 83, had dementia and spent her final years in the care facility. Th
In the animal kingdom, there's a thing called tonic immobility. It's when creatures freeze up when they see a predator. It's like their brain says, "Don't move, maybe it won't notice you. " But humans aren't animals, right? We should know better. Yet, when faced with chaos and confusion, many people
