Parents across the U. S. watched in dismay as their kids' schools remained closed during the pandemic, even as private schools reopened safely. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) under Randi Weingarten fought hard to keep schools shut, advocating for controversial political agendas rather tha
For years, Sunnyvale has been known as a safe city with lots of high-tech companies and wealthy areas. But recently, there's been a spike in crimes, and the local police union wants the city to be more open about it. Violent crimes went up by 15. 6% from 2022 to 2023, and a whopping 59% in the last
Imagine finding out your favorite bakery owner is your birth mom! That's what happened to Vamarr Hunter in 2022. He was a regular at Give Me Some Sugah in Chicago. One day, the bakery called him. The woman on the phone? Lenore Lindsey, the owner, and his birth mother. She had given birth to him when
Ukraine is worried about Donald Trump's presidency. They fear he might end the war with Russia too quickly, leaving them vulnerable. Trump's close relationship with Vladimir Putin makes things even more uncertain. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, should be concerned. While Trump hasn't promi
In Eastern Ontario, mental health and addiction workers are growing frustrated with the slow pace of contract negotiations. The union representing over 240 workers at Addiction and Mental Health Services – Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (AMHS-KFLA) has expressed dissatisfaction with the p
Imagine you're walking through a bustling city in Europe, wondering how economic progress influences financial crimes. This study takes a close look at 27 EU countries from 2005 to 2020. By using a method called Pooled OLS, researchers discovered some interesting patterns. As societies become more d
In the 20th century, Russia's focus on political matters cast a shadow over economic migration. The government sought total control over its citizens, but couldn't always pull it off. Migrants often slipped through the cracks due to mixed efforts from central and local authorities. As the Soviet Uni
You might remember the Gosselin kids from their TV show, "Jon and Kate Plus 8". Well, two of the siblings, Hannah and Leah, have finally reunited after a long separation. The reason for their time apart? Their parent's divorce. Yep, it's been a tough road for these siblings. Hannah and Leah are part
Chicago's recent school board elections were more than just local contests. They became a referendum on Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Only four out of ten CTU-backed candidates seemed likely to win seats on the new hybrid Board of Education. The races were influenced by
Maia Sandu was recently reelected as the President of Moldova, marking a significant moment for the small European country. Citizens of Moldova cast their votes last Sunday, backing Sandu's vision for a secure, prosperous, and democratic future. This victory comes just two weeks after the country vo
