After stepping back from royal life, Meghan and Harry tried to build their own brand empire. The first attempt was a children’s book that never hit the charts, and it seemed the couple would face many more hiccups. A $20‑million partnership with a music streaming giant fell apart because their podca
After weeks of protests that forced long‑time leader Sheikh Hasina to flee, Bangladesh went to the polls for its first election in years. The day was largely calm, giving voters a chance to test the country’s democratic promise after a period of political unrest. Around 47 % of eligible voters ha
After a stretch of clear skies, the Bay Area is finally getting wet. The shift began Monday when pressure dropped steadily across the region, pulling a low‑pressure system from the southwest. This pattern is different from usual winter lows that come up from the Pacific Northwest, so it is set
Schools in San Francisco were closed on Monday when teachers walked off the job for the first time since 1979. The strike was sparked by demands for better health care and higher pay. About 50, 000 students were affected because parents had to find new child‑care and meals. Union leaders an
After Amazon released its quarterly numbers, the stock fell sharply. Investors were shocked by a 10% drop after the earnings report, pushing the share price to around $197. Despite the decline, the company still posted a record fourth‑quarter revenue of $213. 4 billion, up 14% from last year.
Schools are always looking for ways to make learning more effective. One idea that has been gaining traction is physically active learning. This means getting students to move around while they learn. But there are some problems with this approach. For one, it's often seen as just a way to keep kids
After the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires, cleaning up the mess left behind has been a mess in itself. Different experts have been giving different advice. First, the federal government suddenly stopped following California's old rules for testing soil after fires. Then, California thought about doin
Schools are quickly adopting AI-powered tools to help teach students. These tools can gather personal info like voices, images, and handwriting. In early 2025, Worcester Public Schools tested a literacy app that recorded student voices to improve its AI model. Parents were not told about this test o
After years of promises, the White House finally unveiled its so-called "Great Healthcare Plan. " But let's be real, it's not great, and it's barely a plan. It's more like a collection of vague ideas, some of which don't make much sense. First off, the plan suggests that the government will pay peo
After a long time of not agreeing, the Anchorage Education Association and the Anchorage School District have finally found some common ground. They've come to a tentative deal on a new three-year contract. This is big news for the around 2, 800 educators the union represents. The deal isn't all se
