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Pennies for Politicians: Why New Jersey’s Pension Problem Is a Promise Issue

July 26, 2026

The real trouble in New Jersey isn’t that teachers have pensions. It is that state leaders from every party have kept missing the money they promised to pay for those pensions. Governors and lawmakers started this pattern with Christine Todd Whitman and have carried it on until the most recent admin

health

Helping Neurodivergent Kids Stay Safe

July 24, 2026

Neurodivergent children, such as those with ADHD or autism, face higher risks of depression and suicide. A new five‑year program will use $5 million to study how best to protect them. The project partners with a suicide‑prevention foundation and a nonprofit founded after the death of a 19‑year‑old b

politics

New York City's latest school hire sparks debate

July 5, 2026

Christine Marinoni is stepping into a $203, 500 role in New York City's education department, leading family outreach efforts. Her background includes years of advocacy, but her appointment has people asking questions. Marinoni previously worked in city government under former Mayor Bill de Blasio.

politics

A Look Inside France’s Political and Economic Crossroads

July 4, 2026

France stands at a turning point as the 2027 presidential election looms, bringing financial and political challenges to the surface. Christine Lagarde, head of the European Central Bank, has hinted that her future could take an unexpected turn. With her current role ending in 2027, she hasn’t ruled

finance

What the latest Supreme Court decision might mean for the Fed under Warsh

June 28, 2026

A surprise legal fight about whether a Fed governor can be fired is landing right as Kevin Warsh starts his first months at the top of the U. S. central bank. The Supreme Court could rule any day now on whether President Trump had the power to push out Lisa Cook last summer over something she wrote

education

Parents question AI tools in schools after quick district decision

June 28, 2026

Haverford Township School District recently approved AI tools for classrooms, but parents aren’t convinced it’s a good move. The district bought two programs—one for student tutoring and another to help teachers with tasks like quiz-making and feedback. Officials say the tools won’t replace real tea

health

Hot Days, Cool Choices: Hospitals Struggle with Rising Temperatures

June 26, 2026

France is sweating through its hottest days ever recorded, and the country’s hospitals are feeling the heat—literally. In Fleury-Mérogis, just outside Paris, the Frédéric-Henri Manhès hospital has become a temporary escape for patients and staff thanks to its air-conditioned waiting room. The rest o

science

Five U. S. Scientists Share a Million‑Dollar Prize in Science

June 11, 2026

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has chosen ten researchers for the 2026 Kavli Prizes, which honor work in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. Five of the winners are Americans, a notable share that highlights the country’s influence in cutting‑edge research. Each group will rece

crime

How a Caregiver's Role Turned Dark in a Suburban Home Murder

June 10, 2026

Brendan Banfield didn't just lose his wife, Christine, in a sudden violent act—he allegedly planned the entire tragedy with help from someone he trusted. Police say his family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, became involved in what investigators call a carefully designed plot. Instead of a rando

celebrities

Knicks‑Spurs Finals: Who Came to the Garden

June 9, 2026

The Knicks are back in New York for their first Finals game in 27 years, and the crowd was packed with familiar faces. Fans saw a mix of Hollywood stars and former NBA legends cheering on the team from the front row. Timothée Chalamet, a big Knicks fan, flew in with Fat Joe on a private jet.