Miami residents and a local nonprofit have filed a lawsuit against Florida officials, the state’s legislature, Miami‑Dade College and its board, as well as the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation. They claim that giving a 2. 63‑acre parcel of land to the library is an unconstitutional ad
The race for Kootenai County commissioner is heating up, with big money flowing into local campaigns. John Padula leads the pack, pulling in $61, 800—mostly from everyday residents. But his opponents aren’t far behind. Julie Hensley and Bruce Mattare have each raised over $10, 000, with donations fr
Two states are testing a fresh approach to reduce corporate and hidden money in politics. Hawaii’s legislature just passed a bill that would stop corporations from spending on elections by legally redefining what a corporation can do. At the same time, volunteers in Montana are pushing a ballot meas
A cold morning didn’t stop a big gift from landing at Centennial Elementary. A local police team rolled up with 350 soccer balls donated by a sporting goods store. Switchbacks soccer players and their mascot Ziggy joined in, turning the parking lot into a mini soccer field. Instead of sitting inside
Politics in Maryland lately keeps bringing up a troubling idea: if a leader doesn’t do what voters want, it must be because Jewish money is pulling the strings. This wasn’t just some old rumor—emails sent to Maryland’s Senate President Bill Ferguson during a redistricting debate directly accused him
A large steel company in Luxembourg has been sending metal to the United States for a new ballroom at the White House, a project that President Donald Trump has championed. The firm says it is already on the move, having shipped 600 tonnes of steel so far, according to its chief financial officer wh
A new alignment machine has just arrived at Ottawa Township High School’s automotive program, thanks to a $16, 500 donation from the school’s educational foundation. The machine, made by Hunter Hawkeye Elite, is a common tool used in real‑world auto shops. Students first started using it in March
First responders in Arizona are exploring a controversial remedy as part of the state’s pioneering psilocybin study. Whole mushrooms, known for their hallucinogenic properties, are being examined for their potential to ease post‑traumatic stress. The research is backed by state funds and led by Dr.
In Barcelona, a unique effort tried to understand why some people refuse organ donation. The project, which ran in 2018, brought together leaders from different faiths to talk openly about donation. Instead of focusing only on medical facts, it asked religious and cultural voices how their beliefs m
Every summer, millions of kids lose access to school meals. That reality pushes food banks to stock up on simple, filling foods that families can count on. Peanut butter fits this need perfectly—it’s cheap, lasts months without refrigeration, and packs plenty of protein. Add the fact that most child
