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education

Highland Schools: Money Matters and New Faces

December 5, 2025

The Highland Local Schools Board of Education had a busy meeting on November 24. They talked about new laws that could change how schools get money. Four bills passed by the Ohio Senate might affect the school's budget. These bills deal with property taxes and how much money schools can get from the

education

Money Smarts for Grads: How Schools Are Prepping Teens for Real Life

December 5, 2025

In many states, high school students must now take a class on money management to graduate. This class covers important topics like saving, credit, debt, budgeting, and spotting scams. Ohio is one of these states, and the rule started for students who began ninth grade in 2022. Across the country,

politics

Unexpected Visit: Roof Repair Turns into Immigration Raid

December 4, 2025

Althea Vallotton had been through a lot. Her home in suburban New Orleans had taken a beating from Hurricane Francine. Every time it rained, water found its way inside, turning her floors into puddles. She had saved up and even moved into a mobile home on her front lawn while waiting for the funds t

politics

Healthcare Costs Could Shake Up Elections

December 4, 2025

Voters might hold Republicans accountable in the upcoming midterm elections if the Affordable Care Act's expanded subsidies end soon. These subsidies, which help lower health insurance costs for millions, are set to expire this month. Without them, many people could see their health expenses rise by

politics

The Unseen Victim: Dawn Sturgess and the Salisbury Poisoning

December 4, 2025

Dawn Sturgess' death in 2018 was a tragic consequence of a much larger event. She was not the intended target, but she paid the ultimate price. A recent inquiry concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin bore moral responsibility for her death. The nerve agent Novichok, disguised as perfume, wa

science

How a Volcano Might Have Brought the Plague to Europe

December 4, 2025

A long time ago, in the 1300s, a terrible sickness called the Black Death spread across Europe. It killed a lot of people and changed life there forever. Now, scientists think a big volcano explosion might have helped the sickness reach Europe. They say the volcano explosion made the world colder f

politics

A GOP Congresswoman's Frustration Boils Over

December 4, 2025

Nancy Mace, a Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, is not happy with how things are going in the House. She's known for being a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump and for criticizing Democrats. But now, she's got her sights set on her own party's leadership. Mace is reported

business

UK's Electric Aviation Future: Vertical Aerospace's Big Plans

December 4, 2025

Vertical Aerospace is making waves in the UK's aerospace industry. This company is working on electric planes, and it's expected to bring in a lot of money and create jobs by 2035. Right now, they have around 479 employees, but that number could grow to about 2, 200 in the next 12 years. This growth

lifestyle

Holiday Drinks for Every Taste and Place

December 4, 2025

The holiday season is here, and with it comes a wave of drink options to suit every gathering and every taste. Tilray Brands has put together a guide to help you find the perfect drink for your celebrations. Whether you're hosting a big family dinner, a cozy game night, or a festive party with frien

politics

The Supreme Court: Is It Losing Its Way?

December 4, 2025

The Supreme Court is making some big choices. These choices will shape many aspects of life. From how voting districts are drawn to rules for political campaigns, and even rights for transgender people. But there's a growing concern: the court seems to be drifting away from what the public wants. U