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skilled careers coalition

Celebrating 95 Stars of Career Tech Excellence

May 7, 2026

Polaris Career Center has welcomed a new cohort of 95 students into the National Technical Honor Society, an award that stands as the pinnacle of recognition for achievement in career‑technical education across the country. Only a tiny fraction—under 2 percent—of high school students nationwide earn

politics

Rich Donors Flip Their Support to Australia’s Populist Party

May 7, 2026

Sydney stockbroker Angus Aitken, who once pledged a quarter‑million dollars to the Liberal Party, has now turned his back on that party and given over a million dollars to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, a move that signals a broader shift among Australia’s wealthiest voters. Aitken said he grew tired

celebrities

Bebe Rexha’s Bold Leap to Chart‑Top Freedom

May 7, 2026

Bebe Rexha, the pop singer from Staten Island, has just broken a major record by topping two Billboard charts with her new single “New Religion. ” The track, released in partnership with the English dance act Faithless, climbed to number one on both the Dance/Mix Show Airplay and U. S. Dance Radio c

business

Helping Springfield families: How a new women’s center is stepping up

May 7, 2026

Three years ago, a local charity in Springfield started small with $250, 000 in donations. This year it gave away $750, 000. That’s real growth. The money helps women with young kids pay for food, schooling, and work training. Last year’s mid-year jump to $540, 000 came after government food benefit

celebrities

Fifty and Still Shaking Up the Fashion World

May 7, 2026

Fashion stereotypes often suggest careers fade by thirty. Molly Sims decided to challenge that idea directly. At 52, she’s not just still working; she’s diving into photo shoots with more energy than many half her age. Her latest bikini shoot for Sports Illustrated isn’t just another gig—it’s a clea

education

Police Chief Switches Jobs to Help Train Future Officers

May 7, 2026

Many years in law enforcement gave one police chief plenty of experience. Now he’s taking that knowledge to a new role. Instead of patrolling streets, he’ll teach at a local community college. The college runs programs for students who want careers in public safety. The chief isn’t leaving policing

politics

Remote Teaching After Deportation: A New California Law

May 6, 2026

A recent proposal in California could change the way deported faculty continue their careers. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Mike Gipson of Los Angeles, would let professors who are removed from the U. S. due to immigration enforcement keep teaching students through online platforms. The le

politics

Nigeria's opposition struggles to stay united ahead of 2027 elections

May 6, 2026

Nigeria’s opposition coalition faced a major setback when two top leaders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, left the group just months after its formation. Both had finished third and fourth in the 2023 presidential race and were key to the alliance’s plan to challenge President Bola Tinubu in next ye

health

Why Nurses Deserve More Than a Thank‑You

May 5, 2026

"Nurses play a pivotal role in keeping hospitals running smoothly and patients safe. Their daily work goes beyond simple care; they coordinate treatment plans, monitor vital signs, and offer emotional support to families. Because of this heavy workload, nurses often face long shifts, high stress, an

politics

Celebrities Pitch in for Los Angeles Mayoral Race

May 5, 2026

In the race to become mayor of Los Angeles, a handful of well‑known figures have stepped up with sizable donations. The Weekend Update host from “Saturday Night Live, ” Colin Jost, gave the top legal limit of $1, 800 to councilmember Nithya Raman. Former MLB star Dave Winfield pledged the same