Voters in Houston have rejected a $4.4 billion bond issue aimed at renovating and upgrading schools. The vote was seen as a response to the state takeover that removed democratic control of the schools and ousted Superintendent Mike Miles. Superintendent Mike Miles expressed disappointment in the rejection of the proposed bond, calling it “unfortunate and … Read more
A preliminary analysis conducted by Amnesty International USA indicates that at least 20 colleges and universities have utilized excessive police force against pro-Palestinian protesters. Among these institutions, 17 have employed chemical irritants, while 11 have resorted to kinetic impact projectiles, such as rubber and plastic bullets. The analysis has also revealed that at least 10 … Read more
Texans are facing a variety of challenges, from the border crisis to rising housing costs. Despite these pressing issues, Ted Cruz has chosen to focus on one main issue in his re-election campaign: demonizing transgender individuals by claiming they pose a threat to women and girls in Texas. It is unclear how large the transgender … Read more
Courtesy: Ednovate Charter School Instagram recently introduced new policies to address the negative impact of addictive social media apps on teenagers. These policies include setting teen accounts to private by default, disabling notifications at night, and providing more parental supervision tools. While these changes are a step in the right direction, educators and parents understand … Read more
A survey conducted in September among 1,012 students revealed that the economy and cost of living are the most crucial issues influencing students’ voting decisions in the upcoming election. 52 percent of respondents selected this as the most important issue. Other significant concerns identified in the survey, which was carried out by Inside Higher Ed … Read more
Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus, actor Julianne Moore, and Radiohead singer Thom Yorke are among the 10,500 signatories of a statement from the creative industries warning artificial intelligence companies that the unlicensed use of their work poses a significant and unjust threat to artists’ livelihoods. The statement comes in the midst of legal disputes between creative professionals … Read more
Northern has warned that short notice cancellations are expected today. ⚠️Due to train crew shortages across West & Central depots the following routes are DO NOT TRAVEL routes and replacement road transport will not be provided: * Manchester Piccadilly – Stoke-on-Trent* Manchester Victoria – Chester via Warrington Bank Quay* Manchester Victoria… — NORTHERN 🚆 … Read more
At the same time, personal savings rates have dropped as consumers dip into their reserves to keep up with higher prices. The savings rate was 6.9% in September, down from a pandemic peak of 33.8% in April 2020. Businesses, too, have been feeling the pinch. The Producer Price Index, a measure of wholesale inflation, increased … Read more
“ When you save up for a meal at a renowned restaurant in a distant city, you probably don’t think about philanthropy and sustainability. For a Barcelona-based chef who recently won a major culinary humanitarian award, this is a problem that needs addressing. Andres Torres, a former war correspondent, has transformed his battlefield experiences into … Read more