Xhesika Malecaj and Jason Paulino, recent graduates of the Marcy Lab School in Brooklyn, share their stories and experiences with the innovative one-year program. This program serves as an alternative to traditional college for low-income students interested in coding and tech careers. Xhesika and Jason talk about what led them to Marcy Lab School after … Read more
Discover three of southern Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage areas that are also spectacular diving sites — including the Ogasawara Islands, where divers have the opportunity to see tropical fish, dolphins, sharks, rays, turtles and more. Photograph by Ogasawara Village Tourism Bureau Though the bright lights of Japan’s cities may draw most travelers, the country’s natural … Read more
Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party secured over 54% of the vote in a parliamentary election, according to the electoral commission. The outcome is disappointing for pro-Western Georgians, who viewed the election as a choice between a ruling party that has strengthened ties with Russia and an opposition that aimed to accelerate integration with the European … Read more
Reuters Israel has conducted what it termed as “precise and targeted” airstrikes on Iran in response to the series of missile strikes launched by Tehran against Israel earlier this month. This marks the latest in a series of back-and-forth exchanges between the two nations that have raised concerns of a potential regional conflict. While Iran … Read more
South Africa’s grand coalition government, which has surprised sceptics by holding together, is facing a foreign policy standoff between the two largest parties. Clashes over three contentious foreign policy issues — Russia, China, and Israel — have highlighted deep ideological differences between the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, raising concerns about the coalition’s … Read more
It is evident that billionaire Jeff Bezos instructed the editorial board not to publish their endorsement of Kamala Harris. The editorial had already been written, but Bezos intervened to stop it. The directive came from Will Lewis, who Bezos had brought in from Rupert Murdoch’s conservative publishing empire. The reasons behind Bezos’s decision remain unknown … Read more
Emerging Chicago artist D2x is gearing up to release his next project, “The Hunger Era,” following the success of his previous work, “Hotel 1105.” The EP is produced by Ro Moore & Gold Haze, with the first single “FIRE” already out. The project is set to be released on 10.29.24 via Fake Shore Drive/D2x Music … Read more
The Little Flyers Zone is located in Terminal 1 and has been designed for children age 12 and under. The area features play equipment for children age 12 and under and will help families start their holidays at the airport. It was opened in time for the half-term holidays and features a range of play … Read more
Two servings of pistachio gelato, one serving of corruption. For years, tourists have been enjoying Sicilian gelato at popular parlors in Palermo, unaware that these thriving businesses were under the control of organized crime. The scheme was a classic case for investigators trained to uncover illicit financial activities, but even with the presence of three … Read more
Key points: Efforts to increase girls’ interest and participation in STEM are working, but obstacles still exist, leading to drops in confidence. Unveiled at the STEM Innovation Forum, The Girls’ Index: Girls & STEM Impact Report, a study from ROX involving 17,502 girls in grades 5-12 in the US, sheds light on evolving perceptions, interests, … Read more