Victims of crime in Massachusetts may soon face major service cuts unless state senators approve a last-minute funding boost. A proposed $13. 8 million amendment aims to prevent a 35% loss in support for programs helping survivors of domestic violence, child trafficking, and sexual assault. Without
Virginia recently took another step forward in improving care for mothers and infants with a set of new laws signed in April. These laws expand on last year’s "Momnibus" package, which was the first major effort to tackle long-standing issues in maternal and infant health across the state. While the
George Washington set a precedent by stepping down after two terms, showing respect for future presidents and ending the idea that leaders rule forever. Abraham Lincoln built his cabinet from former rivals, valuing diverse views and focusing on keeping the nation together before ending slavery.
Virginia Beach just got a new spot that’s all about helping small businesses and artists shine. A pair of business owners, who know the struggle of finding the right workspace, decided to fix that problem themselves. They opened a place called The Void, a blank canvas-style studio where creatives ca
Vice President J. D. Vance stepped onto a campaign trail in Bangor, Maine, after recently describing the Trump administration’s anti‑fraud drive as “nonpartisan. ” In the city, he rallied behind former Governor Paul LePage, a Republican contender eyeing the U. S. House seat that Democrat Jared Golde
George Lucas, the mind behind iconic films, celebrates his 82nd birthday today. Sofia Coppola, known for her distinct directorial style, turns 55 and has also produced memorable music videos. Tim Roth marks 65 years of life, a milestone that comes after directing his own film in the late 1990s
Visitors heading to Disneyland soon won’t need to hunt through confusing maps or separate menus to plan their day. A recent update to the official app moves the entire entertainment schedule straight to the main park info page. Gone are the days of switching between tabs or digging through hard-to-r
Vietnam’s small and medium-sized businesses just got a major financial lifeline. A Hanoi-based non-bank lender called EVF secured a US$25 million loan from an international fund to expand its services. The money comes from the OPEC Fund for International Development, a group that typically supports
George Gresham spent over four decades fighting for workers' rights in New York's healthcare industry. Starting as a housekeeper in a city hospital, he climbed the ranks to become one of the most influential labor leaders in the state. His journey from a hospital floor worker to the president of 119
Violence in health care isn’t just bad behavior between one person and another. Research keeps showing that some workers face much higher risks than others. Nurses and nursing assistants, especially women and people of color, report more threats, shouting, and even physical attacks. Yet many studies
