When Donald Trump was about to become president, his border czar, Tom Homan, had some news for Republican lawmakers. He told them not to expect too much from the initial deportation plans. Why? Because there wasn’t enough money or resources to handle a massive operation. Republicans had big dreams,
In a recent report, the U. S. Justice Department concluded that it's too late to bring criminal charges for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U. S. history, was carried out by a White mob against a thriving Black district. It left hundreds dead and thousa
In the small town of Holtville, Alabama, a 17-year-old girl nearly fell victim to a frightening situation. A man, later identified as Yordy Centeno-Melchor, tried to lure her into his vehicle. This wasn't Melchor's first brush with the law—he had been deported from the U. S. at least five times befo
In a significant move, the Biden administration granted deportation protections to hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela on Friday. This decision extends their stay in the U. S. with work permits and a shield from deportation for another 18 months after their current
You might think that doctors in the emergency department (ED) work independently, but they don't. Their work is influenced by their colleagues. This study looked into how the pace of one doctor can affect the performance of others around them. Imagine you're in the ED, and there are several doctors
December saw a big jump in the number of business jet flights around the world. This came after a year where things were pretty steady. In North America, flights were up by 9%, while in Europe, they stayed about the same. Asia saw a 7% rise. Globally, there was a 7% increase compared to the same tim
Tuesday brought mixed results for the Farmingdale School District's bond vote. Proposition One, worth $22. 15 million, passed, allowing for district-wide roof repairs and upgrades. The community showed support with 1, 202 yes votes. However, Proposition Two, valued at $55. 85 million, did not make t
Ever wondered how lack of sleep affects your blood pressure when you work out? Scientists decided to find out. They knew that sleep deprivation and high blood pressure can lead to heart problems, but they weren't sure about the exact effects on blood pressure during exercise. So, they conducted an e
Just seven months before the destructive Palisades Fire swept through Los Angeles, the city slashed more than $17. 5 million from its fire department budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The total budget for the fire department was set at $819. 64 million, down from the previous year's $837. 2 mill
Did you know that small music venues, festivals, and performing arts centers bring a lot more to society than just good vibes? The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is digging deep into this topic. They've started a big study called "The State of Live" to find out just how much these pla
