Sweden and Ukraine have just made a big deal. They plan to send up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. These jets are made by Saab, a Swedish company. The agreement was signed by the leaders of both countries. So, what's the big deal about these Gripen jets? They are fourth-generation, light, an
A federal judge might just stop the Trump administration from cutting funds for sex education programs. This decision came after the judge called out the government's reasoning for the cuts. The administration claims it wants to "protect" kids from "radical gender ideology. " But really, it seems li
In Sumter County, one school is making waves for all the right reasons. Alice Drive Elementary School has earned the first-ever "Every Day Counts" award from the Sumter School District. This honor comes with a 95. 4% student attendance rate, which is no small feat. The school district has been worki
Morris County is gearing up for a big change in healthcare education. A new Center for Health Professions is being built at County College of Morris. This massive 80, 000-square-foot building is set to open in 2027. So, why is this a big deal? Well, there's a shortage of healthcare workers across t
In Maine, after school programs are more than just a place for kids to hang out. They are vital spaces where learning, safety, and growth happen. Programs like Portland LearningWorks Afterschool (LWAS) serve over 550 students across different towns. These programs are free, thanks to local school di
More and more people are using weight loss drugs through their jobs. But these drugs are expensive. This is causing big problems for employers. Big companies are more likely to cover these drugs. 43% of large firms now offer this benefit. That's up from 28% last year. But smaller companies are not
Neil deGrasse Tyson has a new book coming out. It's called "Just Visiting This Planet: Further Scientific Adventures of Merlin From Omniscia. " This book is a refreshed version of his first work, originally published in 1989. It's filled with fun questions and answers about space, science, and even
The Bay Area is known for many things: its towering redwoods, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and its famous sourdough bread. But it's also a hub for science and innovation, home to top universities like UC Berkeley and Stanford, Nobel laureates, and cutting-edge tech companies. This Saturday, the Ba
A young person took center stage at the University of Montana recently. Her name is Kelsey Juliana. She is part of a group suing the government over climate change. This is not just any lawsuit. It's a big deal. It's called the Held trial. Kelsey was there to share her story and her thoughts. Kelse
A new opportunity is opening up for women in Massachusetts prisons. Boston College is teaming up with the state's Department of Correction to bring education to those behind bars. This isn't a new idea, but it's expanding. Since 2019, the Boston College Prison Education Program has been running at M
