Pedro Martinez, the schools chief of Chicago Public Schools, was unceremoniously fired on Friday. The city's school board, controlled by Mayor Brandon Johnson, made the decision after a closed-door meeting. This move follows a long-running dispute between the mayor and Martinez over educational poli
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
Jerod Mayo, the new guy at the helm of the Patriots, is encountering some bumps on the road during his first season. The team isn't performing as expected, with both the offense and defense having rough patches. Initially, the team's owners, including Robert Kraft, were backing Mayo, but things chan
Imagine a massive flood hitting a region like Romagna, Italy, and the chaos it can cause. This event, the May 2023 flood, showed how climate change is making extreme weather events more common and severe. This study looked at how emergency services were used during this disaster. It focused on emerg
Eddie Redmayne, known for his Oscar-winning role in "The Theory of Everything, " initially had reservations about joining "The Day of the Jackal. " He loved the original movie and book by Frederick Forsyth, so he was cautious. However, once he read the first episodes, he was hooked. The series, mode
On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City will find out if he'll receive millions in public funds for his reelection campaign. This decision by the Campaign Finance Board comes as Adams prepares for a corruption trial in April. If the board says no to funding, Adams could face a tough fight in th
Alderman Gilbert Villegas recently sent a letter to Illinois state authorities, expressing concerns about school board members' involvement in ongoing teacher contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). The letter, delivered to Attorney General Kwame Raoul and State Superintendent T
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies decided to delay the final vote on the 2025 budget until Monday, instead of voting as expected on Friday. Johnson's budget plan includes a $68. 5 million property tax hike and other fee and tax increases. This decision follows an extended and contentious budget s
Jerod Mayo is having a tough first year as the New England Patriots' head coach. The team's record is a disappointing 3-9, and there have been several off-field issues. Some people are wondering if Mayo and his coaching staff will stay next season. Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his son, Jonathan,
San Francisco's soon-to-be mayor, Daniel Lurie, has started seeking help from tech giants and business leaders to give his city a much-needed facelift. Among his advisors are OpenAI's Sam Altman and former Twitter CFO Ned Segal. The tech heir, who also founded Tipping Point, aims to make San Francis
