Next month, Syria will take a seat at the G7 table in France. President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to attend the June summit in Évian-les-Bains, marking the country’s first appearance at the yearly gathering since it began in 1975. The invitation was handed personally to Syria’s finance minister du
Next school year could mean fewer dollars in Louisiana teachers' wallets. State budget writers just approved a plan that skips the yearly cash boost teachers have gotten for the past two years. Without this extra money, many will see their pay drop by $2, 000. Support staff like school librarians wo
Memorial Day in Arkansas used to mean packed highways and long drives. This year, though, a double squeeze is pushing most celebrations inside state lines. Gas now costs more than four dollars a gallon, and rain is predicted to linger from Friday through Sunday. Experts say those two factors alone w
Oregon’s Memorial Day weekend plans just got a little more complicated. Forecasters expect a sunny start, with warm temps in the upper 70s to low 80s on May 22-24 across parts of the state. But by the time the holiday hits, a shift is coming—cool rain will move in, ending the warmth. The Willamette
May 21st marks another year for some well-known faces in entertainment. Among them are actor Mr. T, celebrating his 74th birthday, and TV actor Sarah Ramos, who just turned 35. Mr. T, famous for his tough-guy roles and wrestling fame, made history when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 20
The final stretch of Stephen Colbert’s late-night run got a dramatic twist when big names like Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen used their moments in the spotlight to weigh in on the political climate. De Niro, never shy about his opinions, turned a lighthearted game segment into a sharp jab at
Comedy shows often do more than make people laugh. They can turn a simple performance into a quiet protest about who really gets to speak in public conversations. Take a recent farewell episode from a late-night show as an example. A short video paying tribute to the host unexpectedly became a conve
Ohio’s push to grow its technical workforce just got a boost in Painesville. A local college snagged $425, 000 to keep its science, tech, engineering, math, and medicine programs alive for students who need the cash. This is the fifth time the school has landed this state grant, meaning teachers and
Retirement shifts the money game from saving to smart spending. While building wealth is important, turning savings into steady income is a whole new challenge. Many people save well but still worry because they don’t know how to pull money out without running out. A good plan isn’t about having a m
A long study tracked 190 adults at risk of Type 2 diabetes for over a decade. They tried a two-year lifestyle program where people lost and kept off weight. But some still developed diabetes years later. The key difference? Their bodies handled sugar in different ways. Researchers split participant
