The city has not yet finalized its plan for complying with a statewide cellphone ban in classrooms, but Gov. Kathy Hochul and Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos say schools will be ready by September. “This is starting this fall. I’m impatient,” Hochul said. “Habits are built on day one, so we are going to be ready…
TEXAS — As tensions between Iran and the United States remain high, cybersecurity experts warn that the fallout could extend far beyond the Middle East — potentially impacting infrastructure right here in Texas. While recent developments, including a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, have calmed some international concerns, U.S. officials continue to flag Iranian cyberattacks…
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that the U.S. is “not at war with Iran” but that “we’re at war with Iran’s nuclear program” in the aftermath of a surprise attack overnight on three of that country’s nuclear sites. “The Iranians are clearly not very good at war. Perhaps they should follow…
When President Donald Trump announced widespread reciprocal tariffs in April, U.S. shrimpers rejoiced. “Our initial visceral response was that we finally felt seen,” said Bryan Jones, vice president of the South Carolina Shrimpers Association. Jones is the captain of a South Carolina shrimping boat. He remembers when hundreds of other shrimpers were out on the…
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee’s Edessa School of Fashion has added a new class to its curriculum that’s focused on designing clothes for drag queens. It’s called “Drag Queen Design and Construction.” What You Need To Know Milwaukee’s Edessa School of Fashion has added a new class to its curriculum that’s focused on designing clothes for drag…
PLANT CITY, Fla. — The United Food Bank of Plant City is teaching families about eating healthier through a new program called F.E.E.D., which stands for Food Education Empowerment for Development. What You Need To Know F.E.E.D Program is a six-week course that helps families learn about eating healthier The program is funded by the Children’s…
BANGKOK — China again vowed to “fight to the end” Wednesday in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from Thursday. What You Need To Know China has again vowed to “fight to the end” in an escalating trade war with the U.S….
More than 10% of New York adults are living with diabetes. Outside of New York City, Orleans, Chautauqua, and Niagara counties are where diabetes is most prevalent, according to the New York State Department of Health. For some people with chronic conditions like diabetes, what they eat matters. How can healthier meals be incorporated into…
WASHINGTON — Two decades in the making, the date when federal government agencies say they will start enforcing a requirement to have a Real ID is now nearly two weeks away. What You Need To Know Starting on May 7, those seeking to use a driver’s license to board domestic flights and access certain federal…
LOS ANGELES — Fashion industry experts say tariffs imposed on most imports from China will disproportionately affect the fashion industry — especially fast fashion — and they’re anticipating those higher costs will push consumers to shop secondhand. According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity, 98% of clothing in Americans’ closets is imported to the United…