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Crime Rates Plummeting Across America: What's Behind the Big Drop?

January 1, 2026

In a surprising turn of events, the United States is seeing a huge drop in homicides. Experts believe that by the end of 2025, the country will have seen the biggest one-year drop in homicides ever recorded. This news comes from early crime data collected from 550 police departments. The numbers su

environment

A New Era of Celebrations: Greece and Cyprus Go Quiet for New Year's

January 1, 2026

Greece and Cyprus are making a big change for New Year's Eve in 2026. Instead of loud fireworks, they are opting for quieter celebrations. This shift is all about making the festivities more enjoyable for everyone, especially kids and pets. Athens started this trend last year with "quiet" fireworks

education

A Long Goodbye to a Dedicated Educator

January 1, 2026

The Highland Local Schools District Board of Education recently celebrated the retirement of Robert Kelly, a long-serving board member. Kelly's journey in public service began long before his time on the school board. He started as a Granger Township trustee and later served on the Medina County Boa

education

Why Some Families Are Choosing Classical Christian Schools

January 1, 2026

Parents in the Washington, D. C. area are increasingly turning to classical Christian schools. This isn't just about religion. It's about finding a different way to educate kids. Many feel that traditional public schools are not meeting their needs. They want a system that offers structure, moral gu

education

Young Coders from Akron Shine in National Tech Showdown

January 1, 2026

Akron Public Schools (APS) has something to celebrate! Their computer science students just won big in a national competition. Led by their teacher, Sam Appleby, two teams from APS took home first and third place in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. This co

education

Valencia's Jazz Singers Aim for Big Stage

January 1, 2026

Valencia High School's jazz choir, Two N' Four, is making waves. They've been invited to sing at the 2026 Jazz Education Network International Conference in New Orleans. This is a big deal! It's like the Olympics for jazz education. The choir needs to raise $7, 500 for flights. Every member should g

education

Chicago's Education: A Year of Struggles and Changes

January 1, 2026

Chicago's schools faced big problems this year. Immigration crackdowns made students and families scared. Many Latino schools saw fewer kids showing up. A false alarm about immigration agents even caused panic at one school. Later, when the government started Operation Midway Blitz, schools had to s

health

Money and Health: A Tale of Two Measures in China

January 1, 2026

In China, the link between money and health is not as straightforward as it might seem. Recent research using data from 2016 and 2020 shows that how people feel about their health and what their body mass index (BMI) says can be quite different. This difference changes depending on where you live an

crime

Five Hurt in Fort Lauderdale Night Out

January 1, 2026

A night out in Fort Lauderdale's entertainment district turned scary when five people got shot. It happened early Sunday morning, around 2 a. m. on December 28. Police and the FBI are now looking for the person or people responsible. When cops arrived, they found five adults hurt. All of them were

sports

Blanca Quinonez: A Rising Star with Ecuadorian Roots

January 1, 2026

Blanca Quinonez is making waves in the world of college basketball. She's a standout player for the UConn Huskies, a team known for its success. At just 19 years old, she's already won five Freshman of the Week awards this season. Her performance on the court is impressive, averaging 10. 5 points pe