The EU is raising eyebrows over U. S. President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace. This board, led by Trump himself, has a broad scope and some unique rules. For instance, member states can only stay on the board permanently if they pay a hefty fee of $1 billion. This has sparked concerns about powe
In Olmsted Township, Ohio, big changes are on the horizon for the local schools. The Olmsted Falls City School District is working on a master plan to decide whether to renovate existing buildings or build new ones. This plan is expected to be ready by spring, and the district is involving the commu
The Education Department has decided to pause certain collection actions for some federal student loan borrowers. This move gives those in default a bit of a break while the government works on updating loan repayment and forgiveness programs. This pause means that actions like wage garnishment and
A high school band is set to shine at a big music event. The Ottawa Township High School Wind Ensemble has been chosen to perform at the Illinois Music Education Conference (IMEC) in Peoria. This is a pretty big deal. Only four high school bands from across Illinois get this chance each year. The p
Living with a parent who has bipolar disorder can be tough for kids. It's not just about the highs and lows of the parent's mood. It's about how these changes affect the whole family. Kids might not understand why their parent acts differently sometimes. They might feel confused or even scared. This
There's a big debate going on about the Ten Commandments in schools. Two states, Texas and Louisiana, passed laws to put the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. The governors of these states believe that the Ten Commandments are the foundation of their laws and values. But not everyo
Harry Styles, the famous singer, found himself at the center of a viral moment last May. People saw him near the Vatican and started wondering why he was there. Some thought he was interested in religion. Others thought he was lost. But the truth was much simpler. Harry was actually getting a hairc
Dreams about people who have passed away are more common than you might think. These dreams, often called visions of the departed, happen to many people. They can feel very real and meaningful. A recent study looked at a lot of reports about these dreams. They found that most of these reports were p
A bank in Pennsylvania just won a tax refund. It's not about big money or fancy loopholes. It's about fixing signs. The bank thought it paid too much tax on repairs for an elevator and some signs. First, they got a win for the elevator. But the tax board said no to the signs. The bank didn't give u
Capital One's acquisition of Brex for $5. 15 billion is a big deal. It shows that banks are now realizing they can't ignore fintech companies. These fintech startups are growing fast and becoming very important. They offer services that banks want to have. Fintech companies are getting a lot of mon
