In Nigeria, a troubling trend of school kidnappings continues to escalate. Recently, 50 out of 303 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape. These kids, aged 10 to 18, found their way back to their families between Friday and Saturday. However, 253 students and 12 teachers remain in the hands of their abductors. Meanwhile, in Kwara stat...
Doge, the "department of government efficiency, " seems to have vanished without much fanfare. This happened while it still had eight months left on its contract. The group was known for making big changes in federal agencies and letting go of many workers. Scott Kupor, the head of the office of personnel management (OPM), said Doge is no longer a "centralized entit...
A growing number of employees are leaving the Justice Department. Some are resigning, others are being fired, and many are retiring. This wave of departures has reached over 5, 000 people since January. A group called Justice Connection is collecting and sharing the farewell messages of these employees. These messages reveal a lot about what's happening inside the d...
The Dallas Cowboys found themselves in a tough spot. They were behind early, down 21-0 to the Philadelphia Eagles. It looked like the game was slipping away. But the Cowboys didn't give up. They fought back, scoring 24 unanswered points. The game came down to the wire, with Brandon Aubrey kicking a 42-yard field goal to win it. This win was special. It tied the bigg...
Canada's Prime Minister mentioned that trade talks with the US are on pause. He said they'll start again when the time is right. He didn't sound too worried about it, though. He said Canada is busy with other things right now, like building new partnerships. The talks stopped last month because of an ad from Ontario's government. The ad was about tariffs, and the US...
In June 2024, three men pulled off a bold crypto heist in the UK, making away with $4. 3 million in cryptocurrency. They dressed as delivery drivers, knocked on the door of their target, and forced their way in with a gun. The whole operation was over in a matter of minutes. The thieves knew exactly what they were doing. They had been planning the robbery for weeks,...
Land ownership has always been a big deal for Black Americans. A book called "Rooted" talks about how Black people lost a lot of their farmland between 1910 and 1997. That's a huge chunk of history that affects us today. The book suggests that the government should give back land and resources to make things right. But is that the best way forward? Some people think...
New York City's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, had a chat with former President Donald Trump. They talked about New York City's future, like building homes, keeping streets safe, and even electricity prices. Mamdani went to the White House with his team, but only his chief of staff got to join the meeting. They didn't just sit and talk; Trump gave Mamdani a tour. T...
College approval, or accreditation, is a big deal. It’s like a stamp of approval that says a college meets certain standards. Without it, students can’t get federal aid like grants or loans. Recently, things have changed. Six Southern states decided to create their own approval group. This move has stirred up debates about politics and education. The change started ...
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 ...