Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA
You might think that a politician would be careful about who endorses them, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. This time around, it was New York Congressman Marc Molinaro, who unwittingly shared a supportive video from someone known for spreading 9/11 conspiracy theories. Molinaro’s blunder
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Tom Holland, known for playing Peter Parker/Spider-Man, recently opened up about the upcoming "Spider-Man 4" on the "Rich Roll Podcast." He revealed that he and his girlfriend, Zendaya, who plays Michelle "MJ" Jones in the franchise, have read the draft script for the latest installment. The couple
Vice President Kamala Harris has recently rolled out an "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men," hoping to boost her support among this crucial voting group. The plan includes access to business loans, mentorship programs, and the legalization of recreational marijuana. It also aims to protect cryptocurr
In Oklahoma, there's a legal battle brewing over the use of the Bible in public schools. A group of parents, teachers, and ministers have filed a lawsuit against the state's top education official, Ryan Walters. They're trying to stop him from making schools include the Bible in lesson plans for stu
An independent review has uncovered serious issues within the U.S. Secret Service that allowed for a near-miss assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The panel, consisting of four former senior officials, highlighted numerous mistakes and a lack of critical thinking among Secret Ser
Recently, Italy's parliament passed a law making it illegal for couples to seek surrogacy abroad. This move, backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's conservative party, is seen as targeting LGBTQ+ couples. Since taking office, Meloni has been pushing for traditional family values, making it toughe
Once upon a time, a Chinese billionaire named Wang Jianlin had big plans for Hollywood. He bought AMC Theaters and even tried to purchase a major film studio, Paramount Pictures. Wang's company, Wanda Group, also snapped up Legendary Entertainment, the maker of hits like "Dune" and "Godzilla x Kong:
Two giant pandas from China, Bao Li and Qing Bao, have landed in Washington, DC, marking the first time in 24 years that the US capital has welcomed new pandas. The big day started at Dulles Airport, where a special FedEx plane dubbed the "Panda Express" touched down with the precious cargo. The pan
