In the upcoming election for the Thompson School District Board of Education, candidates are highlighting different issues they believe are crucial for the district. One major concern is the drop in student numbers, which puts pressure on the district to maintain quality education with fewer resourc
Big news for K-Pop Demon Hunters fans! Mattel and Hasbro are teaming up with Netflix to bring a whole range of toys and games to life in 2026. This is a first-of-its-kind deal, with both companies getting exclusive rights to create products based on the hit animated film. Mattel is working on dolls
Netflix's third quarter of 2025 brought some highs and lows. The streaming giant saw a 17% revenue boost, but missed earnings targets. This was partly due to an unexpected expense from a tax dispute in Brazil. Despite this, Netflix is optimistic about its future. The company is focusing more on ad
Starbucks is diving into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) to make ordering your favorite drink even easier. Imagine chatting with your phone and having your order ready by the time you arrive at the store. That's the future Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is hinting at. He shared this vision dur
Lake Worth Independent School District is under the microscope. The Texas Education Agency is thinking about taking over the district. Why? Because the district has been getting "F" grades for too long. The Commissioner of Education, Mike Morath, recently visited the district to see things for himse
Stephanie Williams, a music educator, received a big surprise at Mountain View Elementary School. She thought the governor and education officials were there to celebrate the school's recent "A" rating. Instead, they had a special announcement: Williams was named the 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Yea
American students are struggling more than ever in school. Test scores are dropping, and it's not just because of the pandemic. Many kids are falling behind in reading and math. In fact, a lot of students can't even understand simple passages or summarize what they read. This is a big problem, and i
Puerto Rico is doing something cool with neuroscience. It's not just about labs and textbooks. They're mixing science with their rich culture. This makes learning fun and relatable. The island's history and traditions play a big role. Things like family, music, and food are part of the equation. Thi
Amanda Borrett sees infrastructure as a tool to bring people together. She has spent nearly 20 years in the broadband industry, working to make sure everyone has access to the internet. As the Vice President of Business Development at eX2 Technology, she helps communities turn their tech ideas into
In a surprising turn of events, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has found himself in a heated exchange with former U. S. President Donald Trump. Trump, known for his tough stance on drug trafficking, has accused Petro of turning a blind eye to drug production in Colombia. He warned Petro to crack
