Chicago's city council members are pushing for a full look at a costly report on potential city savings. The report, created by Ernst & Young, cost taxpayers over $3 million. Aldermen want to see all the findings, but the mayor's team says they'll only share the final recommendations. At a recent b
Nepal is on fire, literally and figuratively. The country's capital, Kathmandu, saw its parliament building engulfed in flames. This wasn't just any fire; it was a symbolic one, ignited by the anger of a people fed up with corruption and injustice. The spark that lit this fire was a social media ba
Recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveals a troubling trend: student scores in science, math, and reading have dropped significantly since 2019. This decline is evident across different grade levels, with eighth-graders' science scores falling by 4 points and 12
A new health surveillance system is making waves, but is it really here? The CDC's upcoming budget includes a mention of the "Biothreat Radar Detection System, " a high-tech tool designed to quickly identify emerging germs. However, the details are scarce, and the system's existence is shrouded in m
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken back a report that said even small amounts of alcohol can cause cancer and other health problems. This has started a big discussion among experts, groups that support certain causes, and companies that make alcohol. The report was sup
In London, a recent rally against the ban on Palestine Action resulted in a significant number of arrests. Over 890 individuals were taken into custody, with the majority charged for supporting a group that has been officially labeled as terrorist. The police reported that 17 of these arrests were d
South Korea is making big changes to how its government works. The country's leader, President Lee Jae Myung, wants to limit the power of some government bodies. This plan includes splitting up the prosecution service and taking budget-making duties away from the finance ministry. The government an
New Jersey is in for a wild weather ride this Saturday. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the entire state, except for Cape May County, and it's expected to last until 8 p. m. This means that residents should be prepared for some serious weather conditions. The storms are expected to
A big group of crypto supporters, including investors and developers, just sent a strong message to the U. S. Senate. They want clear rules to protect people who create open-source software. Without these protections, they say, the U. S. might lose its edge in the crypto world. The letter, signed b
Lawmakers are making a strong push to get to the bottom of a tragic helicopter crash that happened back in January. The crash, which involved a military helicopter and an American Airlines plane, resulted in the loss of 67 lives. Now, Representative Don Beyer is leading the charge to have the U. S.
