Texas is in a legal tussle with the U. S. Supreme Court over a new voting map. The state wants to use this map to increase Republican seats in the U. S. House of Representatives. This could help the GOP keep control of Congress in the next elections. A lower court blocked the map, saying it might d
The Education Department is undergoing a major overhaul, with many of its responsibilities being shifted to other federal agencies. This move, initiated by the Trump administration, aims to reduce federal influence on education and give states more control. However, many state and school officials a
The Trump administration is pushing ahead with a plan to scale back the Education Department, a move they believe will improve education by reducing federal control. However, many school and state officials are worried that this change will create more red tape without helping students who are strug
In Boston, a tribute to trans lives lost turned into a crime scene. Over 400 flags, each representing a trans or gender-expansive person killed since 2020, were torn down from Boston Common. This wasn't just vandalism; it was a hate crime, say LGBTQ advocates. The Queer Neighborhood Council, a grou
In a bold move, local officials are speaking out against the aggressive actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They argue that the agency's methods are not just harsh but deliberately so. This isn't about catching dangerous criminals; it's about targeting ordinary people going about t
There's a new trend in town, and it's all about mixing laughter with a side of suspense. Shows like Only Murders in the Building and movies like Knives Out 3 are winning hearts by blending comedy with crime. But why are audiences loving this mix? Andrew Scott, who plays Lee Ross in Knives Out 3, th
In November, many thought the Federal Reserve would lower interest rates. But now, that idea is not so certain. Why? Because some Fed officials, like Susan Collins from the Boston Fed, are worried about inflation. She thinks it's more important to control inflation than to focus on jobs right now.
In Utah, a group of determined citizens took a stand for fair voting. They wanted maps that truly represent the people, not just political parties. Proposition 4 was a big win in 2018. It set rules for fair maps and created a commission to draw them. But the state legislature ignored this and made t
A heated argument is going on between some Catholic leaders and the government about deporting people who are in the country illegally. The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops criticized the government's tough stance on immigration, saying it's causing fear and anxiety. They also expressed concern
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex condition. It affects how people think, feel, and behave. Treatment for BPD is not one-size-fits-all. It involves understanding and changing deep-seated patterns of thinking and behavior. Schema modes are like mental frameworks. They shape how peop
