John Zahorchak is stepping back into his old shoes as the director of finance and operations for Plum School District. This time, he's bringing a wealth of experience and a promise to make school finances more engaging. Zahorchak isn't new to the district or the role. He previously held the same pos
Baltimore's new arts office, the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Culture & Entertainment (MOACE), has been running for six months, but no one can say exactly where its $2 million budget is going. This lack of clarity has raised eyebrows, especially among city officials. MOACE is in charge of big city event
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is taking legal action against the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The reason? A sudden cut of nearly $12 million in federal funding. This money was crucial for various child health programs. The AAP claims these cuts threaten dozens of
Government rules can be confusing and unfair. They want to know about every small payment you make, like splitting a bill or paying a neighbor for help. But if you make a mistake, you could get in big trouble. At the same time, they don't pay much attention to how welfare money is spent. Programs l
A British-Egyptian activist, Alaa Abd El-Fattah, recently arrived in the UK after years of imprisonment in Egypt. The government celebrated his release, but his past tweets have sparked outrage and calls for his deportation. Abd El-Fattah, 44, spent over a decade in an Egyptian prison for his polit
Southern Mexico faced a grim Sunday as a train derailed, taking lives and disrupting a key transport route. The Interoceanic Train, a vital link between the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico, went off track near Nizanda, a small town in Oaxaca. The incident left at least 13 people dead and dozens injured,
In a remote desert area east of Damascus, a disturbing secret lies buried. The Dhumair desert, once a military weapons depot, is now the site of a mass grave. This grave is a chilling reminder of the atrocities committed under the rule of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian government has recently taken ste
The Czech Republic is facing a bigger budget shortfall than planned. The new finance minister, Alena Schillerova, revealed that the deficit has already surpassed the initial target. When she started her role on December 15, the deficit was at 266 billion crowns. Just four days later, it grew to 275
The Government has just shared its plan for managing debt from 2026 to 2030. This plan is all about how the Government will borrow money and handle its debts in a smart way. The main goal is to keep costs low while managing risks carefully. The plan talks about the types of loans the Government wil
In recent times, journalists have faced significant hurdles while trying to gather information for their stories. This issue became evident when reporters from a well-known investigative news organization attempted to cover a story about the Department of Education's efforts during the Trump adminis
