After losing his role in January, the husband struggled to find new work for eight months. He applied to dozens of tech openings but received almost no responses, even after his wife—who had experience in recruiting—helped polish his résumé and cover letters. When he began applying outside of tech,
A pickup truck carrying 15 workers fell off a low‑water bridge into the river in Huanjiang Maonan Autonomous County, Guangxi province, on Saturday. The crash claimed one life and left nine people unaccounted for. The vehicle was on its way to a sweet potato farm when the bridge collapsed under heav
A group of city leaders in Massachusetts has spoken out against a plan that would force every town to follow the same rent‑control rules. The proposal, set for a 2026 vote, would apply one rule to all 351 municipalities. It ignores the unique needs of each community. Worcester, the state’s sec
The state’s education budget has been in the spotlight for years, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. A group of leaders—school district finance chiefs, policy advocates, nonprofit heads, and state officials—are all working to keep schools funded while navigating a new property tax assessme
The education board has started a new month-long program to honor Jewish American heritage. Students and teachers will learn about the history of Jewish communities in the United States, from early settlers to modern achievements. Activities include talks by historians, cultural performances,
K2 Pictures, a Japanese film company, has finished its first fund and raised $33 million from banks and investors. The firm also secured an extra $67 million in loans, bringing its total resources to $100 million. Founded by former Toei boss Muneyuki Kii, the company wants to change how Japane
A former British special forces soldier turned assassin, played by Olga Kurylenko, is on a mission to track down the crime lord who destroyed her family. This isn’t just another revenge story—it’s set to unfold across Thailand’s lush jungles and bustling cities. Kurylenko, known for her roles in big
Bloomfield voters have a quick decision to make this May. On the 19th, they’ll pick one new person for the school board to fill a five-year spot that pays nothing. One name appears on the ballot—Steele—but that doesn’t mean the vote is pointless. The polling place, a large classroom at the middle-h
On a Thursday morning in Staten Island, a school gym buzzed with over a hundred people, all there for the same reason—finding ways to help kids with disabilities reach their full potential. The event wasn’t just another school gathering. It was a space where parents, teachers, and students explored
The United Arab Emirates has decided to leave OPEC, the global oil producers' club, but insists money—not politics—drove the move. The country now plans to raise its oil production from about 3 to 3. 5 million barrels per day up to 5 million by next year. Officials say the choice was made after chec
