The lockdown in South Africa forced cities to find quick fixes for homelessness. In Tshwane, teams first gave food and medicine to people living on the streets. But soon, they saw that basic help wasn’t enough. Many were struggling with mental health, old injuries, or lost documents that kept them s
Last year, big banks reacted differently to tighter H-1B visa rules that made the process pricier. Some like JPMorgan cut back sharply, while others like Citi actually filed more papers. The changes came fast: a $100, 000 fee, social media checks, and a lottery that now favors higher-paid applicants
The idea that hard-earned tax money might fund endless conflicts abroad stirs frustration for many Americans. This year, instead of waiting for a refund, some taxpayers will send extra dollars to Washington, unsure how much could end up covering military actions with no clear end in sight. The frust
Back in 2023, states started legal battles against Meta because of how Instagram and Facebook might hook young users. Massachusetts took it further by suing the company in state court—not just in federal court like many others. The big question? Can a 1996 law that protects websites from user-posted
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in just over three months, three well-known athletes from New York and New Jersey will step into the spotlight as official ambassadors. Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Giants, joins Gotham FC’s Midge Purce—a two-time NWSL champion and U. S. W
The White House's 2027 budget plan proposes slashing NASA's science funding by nearly half, putting over 50 missions at risk. This includes active spacecraft like Juno, which has studied Jupiter for nearly ten years, and New Horizons, which explored Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Even missions that just
Two television creators from Canada’s far north are being honored for their fresh take on Indigenous storytelling. The Breakthrough Award at a Toronto gala will go to Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald, best known for shaping North of North, a Netflix and CBC co-production set in the A
The Masters Tournament, one of golf’s biggest events, could soon face changes—not because of how players perform, but because of shifts happening in the PGA Tour itself. Leaders like Fred Ridley from Augusta National have made it clear they’re keeping an eye on the Tour’s plans. The Tour wants to sh
In Ohio, a plan to remove property taxes is picking up steam. Supporters argue it would help homeowners keep more money. But who really wins—and who loses? The debate isn’t just about politics. It’s about age, money, and future generations. Right now, schools and local services in Ohio rely heavily
A federal judge is now deciding whether the government can dig through a reporter’s personal devices—phones, laptops, and more—after they were seized in a leak investigation. The reporter, who has spent years covering government agencies, used these tools to communicate with over 1, 200 confidential
