America's health story is a mix of good news and tough challenges. In 2024, the average American's life expectancy hit a record high of 79 years. This is a big deal because it's a 0. 6-year jump from the previous year. The main reason? A drop in drug overdose deaths. This is a win for public health
America is facing a tough time with racism. It's not like the old days, but it's still a big issue. Some people think it's getting worse, like it was in South Africa during apartheid. That was a dark time when people were treated unfairly because of their skin color. In the U. S. , racism isn't as
Amazon is letting go of about 16, 000 corporate workers. This is the second big round of job cuts in just a few months. The company says it wants to use AI to do some of the work instead. They also want to make things simpler and get rid of extra layers in the company. Amazon didn't say which parts
Amazon has been making waves with its massive investment in a documentary about Melania Trump. The company shelled out a whopping $40 million for the rights to the film, which is a lot more than what Disney was willing to pay. The documentary, directed by Brett Ratner, follows Melania Trump in the l
AMC Entertainment's stock is taking a hit, sitting near its lowest point in a year. This isn't just a one-day blip; the company is facing some serious challenges. Bondholders are talking secretly with AMC. They're looking at bonds that are set to mature in 2029. These bonds have a 15% interest rate
Texas has decided to hit the pause button on new H-1B visa applications. Governor Greg Abbott wants to look into how these visas are being used. He's asked state agencies and universities to stop filing new petitions until further notice. This freeze is set to last until May 31, 2027, but there are
American Airlines has just shared its 2025 financial results, and it's not a pretty picture. The company made only $111 million in profit, which is a huge drop of 87% compared to the previous year. To put it into perspective, Delta and United, the other two major U. S. airlines, made $5 billion and
America is about to hit a big milestone: 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. This is a time to look back at how far the country has come and what challenges it has faced. But it's also a time to think about whether the U. S. is still living up to its democratic values. Midte
Texas Democrats are gearing up for a big race. Two candidates, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, are competing to challenge the Republican hold on the Senate. Both want to win, but they have different ways of doing it. Crockett is known for her bold and fiery style. She has gained attention thro
Texas is rolling out a new education program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts. This program, which starts in the 2026-27 school year, is like a voucher system. It lets parents use state money for private school or homeschooling. The Texas Educational Agency is holding meetings to explain
