DC public school staff increased 7 times faster than enrollment, underscores trend
An audit of DC Public Schools (DCPS) found that district staffing levels have increased by more than seven times the number of students enrolled, but at the same time, district students’ achievement levels remain behind the pre-level of most students. District of Columbia Audit Bureau Found Over the course of five years, student enrollment has […]
Tennessee pastor kidnapped in South Africa amid increased armed robberies
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Dangerous fungus spreading in US hospitals has ‘rapidly increased’
The dangerous fungi spreading among the US health care system has not slowed down. A new study reveals that Candida Auris (C. Auris) has been spreading rapidly to hospitals since it was first reported in 2016. In March 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was C. More than 4,000 new clinical cases […]
US warns American travelers about Caribbean island’s increased danger
The US State Department has raised travel advisories for Trinidad and Tobago, a Caribbean island off the northeast coast of Venezuela. The State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for the island. In other words, Americans need to reconsider “the increased risk of terrorism and inducement.” “On December 30, 2024, the Trinidad and […]
Hypersonics expert urges increased U.S. investment – SpaceNews
According to Mark Lewis, a former Pentagon official and polar weapons expert, the US needs to increase funding and support for the development of advanced hypersonic weapons to counter similar programs in China and Russia. He said he hopes the Trump administration will prioritize these key areas of defense technology. “I'm very bullish on hypersonics… […]
Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold
WASHINGTON (AP) — US shoppers have stepped up their spending a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, indicating that Americans are shopping more carefully as concerns about the direction of the economy mount. The Commerce Department said on Monday that retail sales rose just 0.2% in February and rose with a […]
U.S. Trade Deficit with EU Increased to over $215 Billion Last Year
The US trade deficit with the European Union swelled to more than $215 billion last year as US exports fell and imports from the bloc increased. This is the trend that President Donald Trump is trying to turn it around. According to data The US, issued by Eurostat, exported 333.4 euros ($363.65) of goods to […]
Al Green censure highlights increased appetite for retribution in House
The official House responsibilities did not include fallout from Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) who interrupted President Trump's speech to Congress. House Freedom Caucus is asking speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to win votes next week by removing Green from his committee. And Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) was part of the “we will overcome” group during Green's […]
Trump threatens increased tariffs if Canada retaliates
President Trump on Tuesday threatened to add additional taxes to Canada if US neighbours Canada retaliated on their own after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Trump's newly implemented tariffs. “Explain to Canadian Governor Trudeau that if he places a retaliation fee on the US, our mutual tariffs will soon increase as well!” Trump said. […]
China accuses US of 'blackmail' after Trump warns of increased tariffs
Chinese officials have denounced President Trump's decision to add 10% tariffs on China's allegedly suspected imports in the international smuggling of the deadly synthetic drug fentanyl. “The fentanyl issue is an excuse that the US uses to impose tariffs, pressure and threats China, and they punish us for helping them. This will not resolve their […]