The New York City Department of Education has received a subpoena as part of an ongoing federal investigation. This legal request is focused on outgoing Schools Chancellor David Banks and his brother, Terence Banks, who worked as a consultant for companies with city contracts. The subpoena, issued r
Imagine if you couldn't choose what browser to use, or which search engine to trust. That's the reality the U.S. Department of Justice is trying to change. They're considering asking a judge to force Google to sell parts of its business. Why? Because Google has been controlling the online search sce
Imagine splitting up one of the world's largest tech companies. That's what the U.S. government is considering for Google. They're looking at forcing Google to sell parts of its business. This could be the first big corporate split in a long time. The Department of Justice says Google has too much c
The job numbers for September came as a huge surprise. The U.S. Labor Department reported 254,000 nonfarm payroll jobs added—way more than anyone expected. Economists had guessed around 150,000. That's almost like if you were expecting a few extra dollars in your pocket and found a whole twenty inst
On September 23, 2024, former President Donald Trump made a big statement during his campaign rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He said he wants to shut down the U.S. Department of Education and give control back to states. A video of this speech went viral on social media, sparking different reaction
Imagine if you could just wipe out all the bad stuff that happens at your school. That’s kind of what New York State’s education department is trying to do with absenteeism rates. Recently, the state comptroller sounded the alarm: too many kids are missing school since the pandemic hit. The solution
The U.S. Education Department is rolling out a new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this year, hoping to avoid the problems that plagued last year's launch. Congress had asked the department to simplify the application process so more students could get financial aid f
The US government is at a crossroads as the presidential election approaches, with the Justice Department navigating a treacherous balance between politics and prosecution. The department is facing intense scrutiny over its handling of cases involving high-profile figures, particularly former Presid
The world of college athletics is changing faster than a quarterback's decision-making skills. One of the most significant shifts is the way schools are handling player compensation. The University of Tennessee recently made headlines by announcing a 10% "talent fee" for season ticket renewals, whic
In recent years, cybercriminals have been on the prowl, targeting crypto owners and stealing their digital wealth. However, one group of criminals took their tactics to a whole new level, employing real-life burglars to break into homes, threaten and intimidate owners, and force them to hand over th
