The U. S. government has decided to charge foreign visitors more to enter national parks. This change is part of a plan to make sure Americans pay less while visitors from other countries help cover the costs of maintaining these parks. The idea is to use the extra money from these fees to improve the parks. This includes fixing up buildings, doing necessary repairs...
In Norfolk, a tough situation is unfolding. Many families, like Kathleen Winters' family, are feeling the pinch. They earn a decent income, around $100, 000 a year. But they might have to pay a lot more for health insurance soon. This is because some help from the government, called tax credits, is ending. Without this help, their monthly insurance cost could go up b...
New rules from the U. S. Department of Education have stirred up a storm. Nursing degrees are no longer classified as "professional" degrees. This change, along with the end of a key loan program, has nursing groups up in arms. The changes come under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act. " They affect how students, especially those pursuing advanced ...
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 just about schoolwork. It's about giving kids dignity. It's about see...
China's electric vehicle (EV) industry has been a global game-changer, dominating both domestic and international markets. However, a recent shift in policy might slow down this rapid growth. The Chinese government has decided not to include EVs in their strategic industries list for the upcoming five-year plan (2026-2030). This is a big deal because it's the first ...
The Trump administration has introduced a new policy that complicates health care access for male veterans diagnosed with breast cancer. This change, detailed in a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) memo, does not rely on new scientific findings but instead references a presidential order from Trump's first day in office. The order, titled "Defending Women from Gend...
Liz Rosenberg has swapped lesson plans for news stories, bringing her teaching background to her new role as an education reporter. Her journey began in the classroom, where she taught English for years, sparking meaningful discussions about literature, history, and identity. She found that books like "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair, though challenging for students, o...
In early 2025, a big change happened. The rules that stopped immigration enforcement in places like schools and hospitals were canceled. This sparked a lot of debate. So, a survey was done to see what Americans think about this change. Over 3, 500 adults from different backgrounds shared their views. The survey found that age and political beliefs were big factors i...
The person in charge of the U. S. tax agency's digital currency team, Trish Turner, is stepping down. This move happens just as new tax rules for cryptocurrencies are about to take effect. Turner is leaving for a job in the private sector, and it's not clear who will take over her role. The IRS has recently introduced new rules and forms for taxing digital assets. T...
The Department of Health and Human Services is making a big change. They are stopping some vaccine projects that were in the works. These projects were using mRNA technology to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. The decision came from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the health secretary. He is known for not always agreeing with vaccines. In a statement, he...