POLICIES

Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Unexpected Alliance or Tariff Triumph

There was a surprise in the air. A special person, a diplomat, went a long way to show their might. U. S. President got a call from colleagues in Washington who did not like the grand plan. One person, a director of a well known newspaper in New York, was quick to criticize the idea of a 25 per

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

The Journey of Mother's Milk in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's dedication to boosting child health is something it is known for, but when it comes to breastfeeding it's not always clear how things are evolving. For a long time, information about breastfeeding trends and how policies affect these trends stayed scattered about. People didn't k

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

U. S. and China: Friends Again?

The U. S. Postal Service made a quick about-face, deciding to start accepting packages from China again, just a day after they said they wouldn't. This sudden change happened because of new tariffs and changes in trade rules. The U. S. government decided to add a 10% tariff on everything coming from

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The Sun Shines on Florida: Why Solar Power Might Be the Solution

Florida, the Sunshine State, faces a paradox. With its vibrant economy and low taxes, it attracts many. But when it comes to energy, Floridians are stuck with an outdated system. Hurricane Milton slammed Florida in October. It left 3 million people in the dark. This is not just about the st

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Big Talk from Trump and Bukele: Jailing American Criminals in El Salvador?

The idea of jailing American citizens in El Salvador sounds a lot like a far-fetched plot from a dime-store novel. El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has a proposal. He wants to turn his country into a super-sized prison for Americans convicted of crimes. Turns out the image of a "megaprison" i

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

US Soldiers Might Leave Syria Soon

US leaders are thinking about pulling all of their soldiers out of Syria now. Officials in the Defense Department are making plans for this possible move. The recent discussions about pulling out the troops were a result of a recent statement that was made by the president. This was not dis

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Trump's Sneaky Plan: How He's Trying to Control Women's Choices

In the middle of the night, President Donald Trump made a dramatic move. He dismantled the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC. This commission has been a quiet key player in deciding pregnancy accommodations, anti-discrimination laws, and a bunch of other federal rights. This migh

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

University Antisemitism: A Storm Brewing in Higher Education

"Multiple colleges, including Northwestern University, are in hot water after protests against Israel’s actions in the Israel-Hamas war. Which seems to have turned messy. The federal government is stepping in. They're calling the situation "widespread antisemitic harassment, " and they're using a l

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

Spring Break Rethink: School Days Added Due to Winter Weather

South Carolina’s Dorchester County School District 4 has made a bold move. They’re shifting plans due to winter weather. The original school day, April 21st, was supposed to be a teacher workday. It is now a regular school day for students. This decision is a direct response to the recent bad weathe

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Border Patrol Boosts Security with Razor Wire and Tech

In a move to tighten border security, the Yuma Border Patrol is installing over a mile of razor wire east of the San Luis Port of Entry. This effort aims to prevent illegal entries of people and goods, according to Justin De La Torre, the Yuma Border Patrol Chief. The installation of razor wire is

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