Special education is under threat. The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) might be gutted. This could hurt many kids. Over 760, 000 students in Wisconsin rely on these services. More than 120, 000 of them have disabilities like dyslexia, Down syndrome, and autism. Special education is not
The recent government shutdown, the longest in U. S. history, finally came to a close. This shutdown had a big impact on many people, including federal workers who missed paychecks, travelers stuck at airports, and those relying on food banks. The decision to end the shutdown was not straightforward
Taiwan is taking no chances as a tropical storm, once a powerful typhoon, heads its way. Over 8, 300 people have been moved to safer places, mostly from the east coast. Schools and offices in the south and central parts of the island are closed, but life in the capital, Taipei, is going on as usual.
A man named Johnson Wen, 26, from Australia, has been making headlines again. This time, he jumped over a barricade to grab Ariana Grande at the "Wicked: For Good" premiere in Singapore. He has been charged with causing a public nuisance. This isn't his first time doing something like this. Wen has
In 2008, city leaders across the U. S. got a harsh lesson. They saw what a nuclear blast could do to their home. It was a wake-up call. But did they act? Not really. Now, years later, most cities still don't have a plan. That's a big problem. The Cold War ended, but the fear of nuclear attack didn'
Hospitals have always been on the front lines during emergencies. But recent events, like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, have shown that they are not always ready. Many studies before the pandemic pointed out gaps in how hospitals prepare for crises. These gaps became clear during the
Politics in the United States has reached a new low. The longest federal government shutdown in history happened. It was supposed to be about health care. But it was really about politics. Democrats wanted to score points against President Trump. They didn't care about finding a solution. They just
In 1993, Owen Collumb's life took a dramatic turn when a motorbike accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. At 54, he's now a seasoned competitor in the Cybathlon, a global event that showcases assistive technologies. This isn't just about winning; it's about proving that disabilities don't
Adam Brian Kaiser's journey from a science background to becoming a chocolatier is quite the story. It all started when he moved to Syracuse and began making bonbons as a hobby. His friends and family loved his creations, which sparked an idea: why not turn this passion into a business? Kaiser didn
California is bracing for a significant weather event. A powerful atmospheric river is heading towards the state, starting in the north on November 12 and moving south the following day. This weather pattern could bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flooding to coastal areas. The recent
