The FBI’s recent numbers show a sharp rise in arrests under the current administration. Over 67, 000 people were arrested in 2025—nearly three times the previous year’s total. Officials credit this to more agents in the field and stronger ties with local police. Violent crime rates in big cities hit
At Hayes K-8 in Birmingham, learning just got a serious upgrade. What used to be a quiet library has transformed into The Rise, a buzzing tech lab filled with gadgets most classrooms only dream of. There are iPads lined up on tables, books tucked into shelves, and some pretty cool tools like augment
A federal judge in Boston has stopped the Trump‑era Department of Education from demanding years of race and gender data from public universities in 17 states. The order was requested by the Democratic attorneys general of those states, who are fighting a new survey that would have forced schools to
Cell and gene medicines promise lasting cures, but they cost a lot upfront and their long‑term safety is still being studied. Because of this, drug makers and insurers are turning to value‑based contracts that link payment to how well the treatments actually work in real life. These agreements are g
The Cambodian National Assembly has approved a strict new law that could hand life sentences to the leaders of large online fraud rings. All 112 members voted in favor, and the bill now goes to the Senate before the king signs it. The country is trying to shut down every scam center by April,
A few years ago, leaders suggested shutting down the country’s main education office. They didn’t have the power to close it alone, so they tried other ways to shrink its work. This meant moving big jobs—like handling student loans—to another department. The boss in charge said, “Loans are almost a
Shrimp farming is booming along tropical coasts, but scientists still argue over whether these operations leak harmful metals into nearby mangrove swamps. A recent study took a close look at Todos os Santos Bay in Brazil, where shrimp ponds sit right next to mangroves. Researchers tested mud from th
A once-promising sports network that barely survived bankruptcy is now closing its doors. FanDuel Sports Network, which took over after a major media company collapsed under debt, lasted less than a year before collapsing again. The network started 2026 with deals covering 29 teams across three leag
A single event can’t fix everything. That’s the lesson from a recent gathering where a handful of people tried to address a much larger issue. The meeting brought together a few voices, but the problems they tackled affect way more than just those in the room. Some attendees had strong opinions, whi
Burkina Faso’s military head, Ibrahim Traore, has made it clear that he sees no immediate future for elections in his country. Speaking to reporters last week, he bluntly stated that the idea of democracy isn’t practical right now, calling it something the nation "needs to forget about. " His reason
