Bruna Ferreira's story is not unique, but it's her connection to the White House that has brought her case into the spotlight. The 33-year-old Brazilian mother was taken into custody by federal officers while driving to pick up her son from school. Now, she's being held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility far from her home in Massachusetts. Ferr...
The NBC Sports Network is back on Comcast's Xfinity cable after a long break. This time, it's teaming up with Peacock, the streaming service. The network shut down in 2021 to push viewers towards Peacock, but now it's returning for those who prefer traditional cable or satellite. Some sports events will still be exclusive to Peacock, like certain NFL games and Olymp...
A new hotline has been set up to help residents of public housing report crimes and illegal activities. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) introduced this initiative to address concerns about safety and illegal immigration in public housing areas. Residents can now call 1-800-347-3735 or visit the Hudoig. gov/hotline website to report issues like ...
Barberton High School has introduced a new polymer science class that is gaining popularity among students and industry leaders alike. The class, taught by veteran chemistry teacher Rick Cardinal, offers an 80% hands-on lab experience, making it both exciting and educational for students. The idea for the polymer science class came from a collaboration between the B...
For decades, the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) has been running fellowship programs. These programs aim to train specialists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The goal is to create leaders in anesthesia who can make a real difference in their communities. Until now, no one has really checked if these programs are working. Th...
In Ridgefield, the school board just picked new leaders and had a busy meeting. Tina Malhotra is now the board chair, Jonathan Paradiso is vice chair, and Christine More is the secretary. Everyone agreed on these choices without any arguments. The meeting wasn't just about new leaders. Students from Ridgefield High School's Educators Rising club showed off their wor...
A star-studded event is on the horizon, bringing together some of Hollywood's brightest talents. The Women in Entertainment breakfast gala, organized by The Hollywood Reporter, is set to take place on December 3 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. This year's event promises to be a memorable one, with a lineup of notable speakers and honorees. Gwyneth Paltrow is set to rece...
In the 1980s, a group of governors from Southern states worked together to improve their regions. They didn't let political differences stop them from making things better. These leaders focused on important issues like jobs, schools, and roads. Their efforts helped the South grow and become stronger. One of these governors was Martha Layne Collins from Kentucky. Sh...
The medical field is always looking for ways to make things fairer. One area they are focusing on is letters of recommendation. These letters are used to judge people applying for jobs in colon and rectal surgery. The current system has some problems. It doesn't always show the real differences between applicants. Also, some people might give too high ratings or writ...
In the heart of Michigan, a unique program is giving incarcerated women a second chance at life. Eastern Michigan University's College in Prison program is offering inmates at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility the opportunity to pursue bachelor's degrees and explore over 15 fields of study. This initiative is part of 13 educational partnerships with the ...