The FDA is in chaos. But it's not just about the recent leadership shake-up. A new voucher program is causing concern. It seems to be turning drug approvals into a political bargaining chip. The program aims to speed up drug reviews. But the criteria are vague. It's up to the FDA Commissioner to decide who gets the fast track. This has led to some companies getting ...
Alaska is facing a serious issue with teachers leaving their jobs. The problem is not new, but it is getting worse. In the past four years, over 1, 500 teachers have left the Anchorage School District (ASD). The situation is critical because nearly half of these teachers leave within the first five years of their career. The main reason for this exodus is the retire...
Archer, a company known for its work on air taxis, is making a significant shift. They are now focusing on supplying their electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology to others. This change is big news because it shows Archer is expanding beyond just building air taxis. The first company to benefit from this shift is Anduril Industries, founded by Palme...
A teacher in Colorado has been accused of serious crimes. Teresa Whalin, a 28-year-old wellness teacher, is facing charges. She is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. This relationship lasted for over a year. After they broke up, Whalin allegedly stalked the student. The student was much younger than Whalin. They were 12 years apart in age. This ...
Education has been stuck in a rut for decades. The system focuses too much on test scores and not enough on how students grow and participate. This approach pushes students to give up, especially in high school. But there's a better way. Some teachers have found success by grading students on effort and participation, not just test results. For example, in music cla...
A science teacher in Indiana is in hot water after being accused of hitting a student and making a scary remark to another. Cherie Hofmann, who teaches at Corydon Central High School, was arrested and charged with battery and intimidation. The incidents happened last month, and the details are pretty shocking. One student said that during a biology class, he acciden...
A recent court decision has given eight Democratic-led states a green light to challenge a policy that led to the cancellation of millions in teacher-training grants. This comes despite a Supreme Court ruling that initially seemed to favor the Trump administration's move. The Trump administration had tried to dismiss the case, arguing it should be handled by a diffe...
In a big move for Springfield Local Schools, teachers have decided to go their own way. The Springfield Federation of Teaching Professionals (SFTP) is now an independent union. This change happened after a vote where every single teacher agreed to break away from the Ohio Education Association. The State Employment Relations Board (SERB) gave the green light on Octob...
In Wisconsin, schools are figuring out how to use AI in the classroom. Some districts are all in, while others are more cautious. The goal is to help students use AI in a good way, not to cheat. Most students use AI to get help with their schoolwork. A recent study found that 92% of students use AI for their assignments. But don't worry, most of them use it as a tut...
In a shocking turn of events, two Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been accused of sharing inside information about their pitches with gamblers. This isn't just about cheating; it's about breaking the trust of fans and the integrity of the game. The scheme involved Clase and Ortiz telling gamblers what pitches they would thro...