A recent fire in Hong Kong brought attention to the city's political dynamics. Firefighters from mainland China were ready to help, but their trucks never crossed the border. This event raised questions about Hong Kong's ability to manage crises independently. On social media, many wondered why Hon
Ukraine is in a tough spot right now. While President Volodymyr Zelensky is trying to restart peace talks, Russia is not letting up on its attacks. Just the other day, Russia launched a big wave of drone and missile strikes all over Ukraine. The western city of Ternopil got hit hard, with at least 2
Pedro Martinez is the new boss of Massachusetts schools. He started his job in the summer. His main goal is to make sure all students get a good education. He wants to work with school leaders to improve things. Martinez is the first Latino to lead the state's education department. He came to the U
A political shake-up is brewing in Maryland. Harry Jarin, a 35-year-old entrepreneur and volunteer firefighter, has thrown his hat into the ring. He is challenging Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat. This contest is not just about politics. It is about age and experience. Jarin is maki
The White House has announced that President Trump will issue an executive order on Thursday. This order aims to significantly reduce the role of the Department of Education. The move is part of a long-standing promise made during his campaign. It is already facing pushback from those who want to s
Ever since Thomas Marshall, the vice president under Woodrow Wilson, joked about VPs vanishing, the role has had a reputation for being a dead end. The odds of becoming president from the VP spot are slim—only 20% of former VPs have made it. Now, Kamala Harris, the current VP, is running for preside
