A man named Ryan Swann had a big decision to make. He was thinking about going to law school. But before he took that step, he talked to his mentor. This mentor asked him three important questions. These questions made Ryan think deeply about his goals. The first question was: What do you want to achieve? The second question was: How will law help you get there? The...
New Taipei City is gearing up for a spectacular Christmas celebration, blending technology, art, and beloved characters to create an immersive experience. The city's Tourism and Travel Department has unveiled plans for the 2025 Christmasland, themed around a "Circus Carnival, " which will transform several key locations into a winter wonderland. The event, set to ru...
In a bold move, a group of moms from the Chicago suburbs made a statement. They were arrested while protesting outside an immigration detention center in Broadview, Illinois. This wasn't their first protest, but it caught attention. For months, people have been upset about the Trump administration's "Operation Midway Blitz. " This operation has led to tense moments b...
A recent court ruling has put a damper on the Border Patrol's aggressive tactics in Chicago. Judge Sara Ellis has put limits on how immigration agents can use force during arrests and protests. This comes after a Border Patrol commander admitted he lied about a tear gas incident. The incident in question happened on October 23. Commander Greg Bovino threw tear gas a...
Cornell University and the Trump administration have come to an agreement. This deal will bring back a lot of federal research money to the school. The agreement also stops government investigations that had been looking into claims of antisemitism and unfair admissions practices at Cornell. Cornell will pay a $30 million fine and invest another $30 million in progr...
A man's act of throwing a sandwich at a border patrol agent turned into a big deal. This happened during a protest in Washington, D. C. The man, Sean Charles Dunn, was charged with a minor crime, not a serious one. This was after a group decided not to go with the more serious charge that was first suggested. Dunn's lawyers said he was just showing his disagreement ...
Alec Baldwin has stepped into the spotlight again, this time to support animal activists who are against Radio City Music Hall's use of live animals in their Christmas Spectacular show. The actor, known for his role in "30 Rock, " has teamed up with PETA to create a new TV ad that will air on Canada's CTV. In the ad, Baldwin argues that the show's use of sheep, camel...
A recent court decision has put a spotlight on the ongoing struggle to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, running smoothly. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. from the U. S. District Court in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for about 42 million low-income Americans. This is ...
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that affects how sex is listed on U. S. passports. They allowed the current administration to require that the sex marker on passports match the person's sex assigned at birth. This change impacts transgender and nonbinary individuals who have been using passports that reflect their gender identity. The court's decision is ...
El Paso County Health Department has been busy catching up on food truck inspections. After a report highlighted that nearly half of the food trucks were way behind on their checks, the department sprang into action. In just one month, they managed to reduce the backlog from 150 to 40. The health department has been working around the clock, including weekends, to g...