The U. S. has always been vocal about its fight against drugs. It talks tough on crime and claims to be a leader in the fight against drug trafficking. But recent events have raised eyebrows and sparked some serious questions. A former president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, was recently par
Schools are getting a big boost for mental health support. The Education Department just gave out $208 million to 65 schools. This is a big deal because earlier, over 200 mental health grants from the last administration were canceled. Most of this new money is going to schools in rural areas. The g
The bond market has had a good year so far, with all major sectors showing gains. Intermediate-term corporate bonds have performed the best, up 9. 0% year to date, while short-term Treasuries have risen 3. 9%, slightly ahead of inflation. This growth comes despite a volatile year marked by shifting
Portugal saw a massive strike recently. It was the biggest in over a decade. Almost a million workers joined in. They were unhappy with the government's new work rules. The government wants to change the rules. They say it will help the economy grow. But workers think it takes away their rights. Th
The U. S. has introduced a new visa option for wealthy individuals and companies. This visa, called the gold card, allows foreigners to gain legal residency in the U. S. by paying a large sum of money. The process is much faster than traditional visas, taking only weeks instead of years. To get a g
Michigan University has made a significant decision. They fired their head coach, Sherrone Moore, "for cause. " This means they believe he broke a serious rule. The rule in question is about relationships between staff members. Specifically, it's about supervisors not being able to have certain kind
The Vargas family found themselves in a tough spot. They were told they could either leave the U. S. and go back to Colombia or face serious consequences. This included being separated from their young daughter and possibly going to jail. The family had already tried to stay by applying for visas, c
President Donald Trump took a big step to control how artificial intelligence is regulated across the United States. He signed an order that aims to create a single set of rules for AI at the national level, instead of letting each state make its own laws. This move is seen as a way to stop states
Ghana has made a big decision to stop mining in its forest reserves. This move is all about protecting the environment, especially water sources and forests. The country is known for its gold, but small-scale mining has been causing a lot of problems. It's destroying cocoa farms, damaging forests an
Sherrone Moore's time as Michigan's head coach ended abruptly. The university's athletic director, Warde Manuel, knew about Moore's mental health struggles before letting him go. This news came from someone close to the program. Moore's firing wasn't just about his recent issues. It turns out this
