Althea Vallotton had been through a lot. Her home in suburban New Orleans had taken a beating from Hurricane Francine. Every time it rained, water found its way inside, turning her floors into puddles. She had saved up and even moved into a mobile home on her front lawn while waiting for the funds t
The 2026 World Cup draw is more than just a random selection. It's a complex process with many rules and exceptions. The draw will take place on December 5th in Washington. It will be hosted by Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart, and Danny Ramirez. Before the draw, there will be performances by Andrea Bocelli,
Linda McMahon, the education secretary, is making big changes. She wants to give more power to states and parents. Some people, like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, don't like this. They think the federal government should have more control. But others argue that the current system isn't working well. Test s
Frank Garcia, a well-known Hispanic business leader, found himself in a peculiar situation. He was approached by Irfan Verjee, a CEO of a renewable energy firm, with a surprising offer. Verjee wanted Garcia to raise a significant amount of money in just three days. In return, Garcia would get a job
The U. S. economy is feeling a bit shaky, but that isn't stopping shoppers from gearing up for Black Friday. Even with worries about tariffs and a recent drop in consumer confidence, people are still ready to spend. Companies are feeling the pinch from tariffs on imported goods. Some have chosen to
The 2031 Women’s World Cup is shaping up to be a massive event. The U. S. Soccer Federation has put forward 14 American sites, with seven of them also hosting the 2026 men’s tournament. FIFA has shared the bid books for both the 2031 and 2035 tournaments. The 2031 bid includes the U. S. , Mexico, Co
In a recent decision, a group of federal judges gave the green light to North Carolina's new congressional map. This map, drawn by Republicans, will be used in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. The judges dismissed arguments from the NAACP, Common Cause, and several Black and Hispanic voters. The
This year, turkey lovers might notice a difference in their Thanksgiving meal. The number of turkeys in the U. S. has dropped to a 40-year low. Why? Two big reasons: bird flu and another disease called avian metapneumovirus. These illnesses have made it harder for farmers to raise turkeys. Larry Dol
The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be quite different from previous tournaments. FIFA has introduced some new rules that could shake things up. For starters, the top two teams, Spain and Argentina, won't be able to face each other until the final. This is because they will be placed in different ha
For decades, the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) has been running fellowship programs. These programs aim to train specialists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The goal is to create leaders in anesthesia who can make a real difference in their communities. U
