Senator Bernie Sanders has raised concerns about the future of Social Security. He believes that the current administration, under President Donald Trump, might try to privatize Social Security and reduce benefits for many Americans who rely on it. The future of programs like Social Securit
The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, traditionally focused on ensuring disability services in schools, has shifted gears under President Donald Trump. The office has paused thousands of ongoing cases to prioritize investigations aligned with the president’s political agenda. This shif
In a big move for the School District of Onalaska, the Board of Education has chosen Ben Barton to be the new superintendent. This decision came after a long and thorough search process. The process was led by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. There were 12 strong candidates. The board mad
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, is currently in a Rome hospital. He was admitted for a severe lung infection. This infection began as a simple case of bronchitis. But it quickly became more serious. Doctors said he is no longer in immediate danger. But they want to keep
The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights has traditionally been a strong advocate for disability services in schools across America. However, under the current administration, its priorities have shifted dramatically. Instead of focusing on its core mission, the office has been redirected
Beyond Meat, a company that promised to revolutionize the way we eat meat, has had a rollercoaster journey. It started strong, with a mission to create sustainable and healthy plant-based meat alternatives. The company went public in 2019, and its stock price skyrocketed. At its peak, the stock was
The long-term care (LTC) sector is facing a big challenge. It's hard to find and keep nurses and personal support workers (PSWs). These are the people who take care of elderly residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. LTC facilities are struggling to fill vacancies. This is a probl
Picture this: tiny, glowing tools that can help us understand and treat diseases like cancer and brain disorders. These tools are called miniaturized fluorescent probes, and they are designed to target a specific enzyme called monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL). MAGL is crucial because it helps control
The U. S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has sent out letters to 60 universities. These institutions are currently under investigation for failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment and discrimination. The letters serve as a warning that if these universi
Education is a big deal in Massachusetts. The state is known for having one of the best education systems in the country. But, there are some big changes happening at the federal level that could affect how things run. The federal government has been talking about shutting down the Departme
