When Jessie Tisch took over as the new Police Commissioner, she faced an immediate challenge: a high-profile shooting in Manhattan. But once the suspect was caught, Tisch turned her attention to some big changes needed within the NYPD. One of her first moves was to send 500 officers back to their r
In a surprising turn of events, Louisiana's health department has been told not to promote vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and mpox. This shocking policy change was uncovered by several news outlets, including NPR and KFF Health News, after they talked to health department employees who wanted to stay a
President Joe Biden's administration is wrapping up its student loan relief efforts with a bang. Recently, the Education Department announced they're forgiving federal student loans for another 55, 000 workers. These workers include teachers, nurses, members of the military, law enforcement officers
You might be surprised to learn that the FBI recently searched the home of Brian Williams, the deputy mayor for public safety in Los Angeles. This isn't just any deputy mayor, though. Williams has been working on crucial issues like police hiring and spending for almost two years. But what's the big
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his liberal views, is facing a tough road on Capitol Hill. His nomination as health and human services secretary has Democrats divided. While some agree with his views on corporate influence and food additives, others worry his anti-vaccine stance and controversial
Staff burnout in nursing colleges can seriously impact how well nursing departments function. Surprisingly, not much research exists on burnout and its effects on nursing educators and support staff. It's important to explore this issue because burnout can lead to decreased productivity and job sati
Miguel Cardona, the outgoing U. S. Education Secretary, is raising alarms about former President Donald Trump's plan to abolish the Education Department. Cardona, who started as a fourth-grade teacher and became the first Latino education commissioner in Connecticut, believes this move could harm st
The U. S. Department of Education has spent over $1 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021. Researchers found that $490 million went to DEI hiring, $343 million to DEI programming, and $170 million to DEI-related mental health services. This spending has benefited u
A shocking turn of events has left many NYC families worried. Private and homeschooled kids needing special education services were recently denied resources due to a missed form deadline. This news came as a rude awakening to about 3, 000 families who learned that their children would not receive c
Hey folks, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department is on a mission to track down a dog that gave a teen girl a bite on December 3 at 3 p. m. The incident took place on W. Moholt Drive in Eau Claire. The dog's walker was spotted as an older woman dressed cozily in a jacket and hat. The dog itsel
