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Think Twice Before Visiting Los Cabos: Safety First!

November 1, 2025

Los Cabos, a sunny paradise in Mexico, is a favorite spot for many travelers. However, the U. S. Department of State has a warning for those planning to visit. They've issued a Level 2 advisory for Baja California Sur, which includes Los Cabos. This means travelers should be extra careful due to ris

education

Big Changes at the Department of Education: What Does It Mean for Michigan?

March 13, 2025

The U. S. Department of Education has recently announced a massive reduction in its workforce. This decision has caused quite a stir among Michigan's political leaders and education experts. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has expressed her concerns about the lack of a clear, long-term plan behi

education

Campus Safety Under Scrutiny: 60 Universities Face Federal Warnings

March 11, 2025

The U. S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has sent out letters to 60 universities. These institutions are currently under investigation for failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment and discrimination. The letters serve as a warning that if these universi

education

Texas Students: Who's Funding Your Education?

March 7, 2025

Texas students have a big supporter in the U. S. Department of Education. This department sends billions of dollars to Texas for schools, colleges, and job training. These funds help with everything from school lunches to college tuition. The department also makes sure schools follow federal laws

education

Education's Unexpected Shero

February 8, 2025

Education is a tough job. The U. S. Department of Education is a big name, some would say a controversial one. Imagine being in a job where the President himself wants to shut it down, but you're still the one doing the job. That's what happened with Linda McMahon. She was a wrestling star and busin

business

Will Google's Ad Tech Be Called a Monopoly?

November 25, 2024

A big decision is coming up for Google. A judge in Virginia, U. S. , will soon decide if Google's advertising technology is a monopoly. This isn't just any judge, but Judge Leonie Brinkema, who’s expected to give a written ruling by the end of the year. If she finds Google has done something illegal

crime

Key Bridge Collapse Settlement Reaches Over $100 Million

October 25, 2024

In a recent turn of events, two companies that own and operate the cargo ship Dali have agreed to pay over $100 million to settle a civil claim brought by the United States. The collision with the Key Bridge led to a significant disaster, and now, Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Priva

business

Google's Grip on Search: U.S. Mulls Breakup

October 10, 2024

Imagine if you couldn't choose what browser to use, or which search engine to trust. That's the reality the U.S. Department of Justice is trying to change. They're considering asking a judge to force Google to sell parts of its business. Why? Because Google has been controlling the online search sce

politics

Trump's Plans for Education: Back to the States?

October 7, 2024

On September 23, 2024, former President Donald Trump made a big statement during his campaign rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He said he wants to shut down the U.S. Department of Education and give control back to states. A video of this speech went viral on social media, sparking different reaction

environment

A New Horizon for Offshore Wind Power in the Gulf of Maine

September 17, 2024

The US Department of Interior has set an auction date of October 29th for the first-ever sale of offshore wind energy leases in the Gulf of Maine. This significant move marks a major step forward in the country's efforts to transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources. The auction, which includes