Five victims of the Virginia charter bus accident have been named, and the driver faces manslaughter charges.
Charter Bus Driver Charged in Fatal Virginia Crash A charter bus driver has been charged following a tragic accident in Virginia that claimed the lives of five individuals. Jing S. Dong, who resides in Staten Island, N.Y., is a non-English-speaking naturalized U.S. citizen from China with a commercial license obtained in 2024. He faces two […]
Charter school educator taken into custody for suspected sexual abuse of a student — authorities indicate there could be additional victims
California Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Contact with Student A teacher in California has been arrested on allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with a student, and authorities are concerned there may be more victims. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation began on January 28, 2026, focusing on claims of inappropriate behavior involving a […]
Midday stock movements: Intel, AMD, Charter, Hims & Hers, Eli Lilly and others
Here’s a look at companies making notable moves in intraday trading: Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, saw its stock drop almost 8%. This came after Deutsche Bank changed its rating from buy to hold, expressing concerns over sustainable earnings and cash flow growth. Charter Communications experienced a significant decline as well, falling 23% after […]
Lesser-known NYC charter school with 22% homeless rate claims state chess title
Students Shine at State Chess Championship Students from the Rosalyn Yarrow Charter School in the South Bronx have made an impressive mark by winning the New York State Chess Championship. This school, where 22% of students face homelessness and almost all are economically disadvantaged, is set to advance to the National Chess Tournament in Baltimore, […]
Coinbase secures first approval from banking regulators for trust charter, enhancing custody efforts
Coinbase Moves Toward National Trust Company Approval Coinbase (COIN) announced on Thursday that it has gained initial approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a National Trust company. This marks a significant step for the company in its ambitions to function as a federally regulated cryptocurrency custodian, according […]
Charter schools in New York City urge Hochul and Mamdani for funding for pre-K and 3-K during the push for universal childcare
Charter Schools Left Out of New Child Care Expansion New York City charter school educators are expressing concerns about being excluded from Mayor Zoran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul’s planned massive expansion of universal child care. This ambitious initiative, costing $4.5 billion, aims to provide universal child care for the city’s 2-year-olds and enhance preschool […]
Iran chosen as vice-chair of UN Charter Committee despite criticism from Israel
Iran Elected as Vice-Chair of UN Charter Committee United Nations, New York – Iran has recently been elected as the Vice-Chairman of the United Nations Charter Committee. This committee, responsible for reviewing and upholding the principles of the UN Charter, has faced backlash from Israel, sparking renewed questions about the organization’s selection process. The appointment […]
Plug Power Shareholders Agree to Raise Shares to 3 Billion, Deny Charter Vote-Rule Change at Special Meeting
Plug Power Shareholders Vote on Key Proposals Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) conducted its Special Meeting of Stockholders on February 12, 2026, after multiple schedule changes. CEO Andy Marsh, who also chairs the Board, led the virtual meeting. During the meeting, shareholders approved a significant increase in the company’s authorized common stock, raising the limit from 1.5 […]
Charter school in NYC to operate every day of the week throughout the year — a possible first for the state and the country
New Charter School to Operate Extended Hours in the Bronx A new charter school in the South Bronx is set to operate 12 hours a day, seven days a week, potentially marking a first for both the state and possibly the entire country. Stralive, which will cater to students in kindergarten through fifth grade, is […]
Calls from Republican lawmakers to revoke the NEA’s federal charter grow stronger.
Congress Takes Aim at National Education Association’s Federal Charter Two Republican members of Congress are pushing to revoke the federal charter of the National Education Association (NEA). This comes amidst increasing criticism of the organization, particularly from those concerned about its support for far-left initiatives and its stance against the Trump administration. The NEA, established […]