Missouri just picked someone new to guide its school system temporarily. This person will take over while the state searches for a permanent leader. The appointment comes as education officials look for ways to improve schools across the state. Every state needs a strong education commissioner to m
Wisconsin just landed at the bottom of a national review that compared how well white and Black students finish school. The state didn’t just finish near the bottom—it finished last. Researchers looked at high-school diplomas, college degrees, test scores, and graduation rates. In every single measu
On their first match day in Atlanta, Spain faces Cape Verde under skies that won’t ruin anyone’s day. Temperatures hover around 82°F—warm but not the kind that drains energy. Unlike Georgia’s other corners, where rain has been making frequent appearances, Atlanta is set for a calm evening. The city
New York City is buzzing with excitement after its basketball team, the Knicks, won a major championship last weekend. The victory marks the first time in over half a century that the team has claimed a title. To celebrate, the city is organizing what could be the biggest parade in its history, star
This week, Mississippi is in for a wet surprise. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to roll in early, bringing a real risk of flash flooding. The southwest part of the state, including Jackson, is under the highest alert with a Level 2 warning. That means 3 to 5 inches of rain could fall quic
A shift is happening far below the ocean’s surface near the equator. Warm currents are moving eastward, bulging sea levels and hinting at the early stages of a powerful El Niño event. This isn’t just another weather pattern—it could be a game-changer for global temperatures and storm tracks. Unlike
A few days before one of the most powerful solar explosions of 2024, the sun showed quiet hints of what was coming. Researchers studying the star’s activity noticed shifts in its outer layer hours before the massive burst of energy erupted. These changes weren’t expected to be so clear, surprising e
A recent court decision sent a major fluoride case back to square one, not because the judge got the science wrong—but because he waited too long to get the science. The 9th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that District Judge Edward Chen couldn’t pause the case in 2020 to wait for a government
When big shocks happen, people don’t just react—they try to fit the event into their life story. After the Paris attacks in 2015, researchers noticed that some people kept thinking about what happened long after it was over. This isn’t just random overthinking; it’s a way to understand how the event
Angela Perryman, a 47-year-old cruise passenger, has been stuck in a Nebraska quarantine facility since early May after possible exposure to hantavirus. Despite testing negative for the virus and showing no symptoms, she remains isolated against her will—and against expert advice. Last week, the Cen
