The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (GCISD) in Texas is evaluating the potential closure of multiple elementary schools as it grapples with a significant budget shortfall and a steady decline in student enrollment. District officials confirmed that two to three schools could be affected, triggering concern among parents and community members who fear their neighborhood schools may soon be shuttered. According to GCISD, the discussion is still in the early stages, a

United States President Donald Trump has once again defended his administration’s tariff policies, claiming that the strategy has played a major role in strengthening the U.S. economy and boosting the stock market. Since returning to office for his second term, Trump has emphasized a renewed focus on economic nationalism, arguing that countries trading with the United States must pay tariffs determined by the government to protect American interests. In his latest remarks, Trump a

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has again denied Maryland’s request for federal disaster relief following the devastating floods that struck Allegany and Garrett counties in May. The decision, which also rejected an appeal filed by Governor Wes Moore, leaves residents and local governments in the state’s western panhandle without anticipated federal recovery funding. The flooding caused extensive damage to homes, roads, and public infrastructure, prompting state and loca

In a significant policy reversal, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, marking one of the most consequential economic measures against Moscow since the escalation of the war in Ukraine. The decision immediately triggered a 5% surge in global oil prices and prompted India, one of Russia’s biggest energy buyers, to reconsider its import strategy. The sanctions, announced on Wednesday, target companies

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw federal funding from the multibillion-dollar Gateway Rail Project, a major infrastructure initiative designed to modernize and expand the rail connection between New Jersey and New York. The project, considered one of the most critical transportation undertakings in the United States, aims to replace aging tunnels under the Hudson River that carry hundreds of thousands of passengers daily along the Northeast Corridor. Trump’s

It has been more than two weeks since the rollout of GST 2.0 on September 22, but a nationwide consumer survey indicates that the expected benefits of lower taxes are not being fully passed on to buyers. The reform, which aimed to make a wide range of goods and services more affordable, appears to have produced uneven results across product categories, with automobiles emerging as the only sector showing substantial price reductions. According to a large-scale survey conducted acros

Bitcoin has once again shattered its previous records, rising to a new all-time high of $125,689 during Asian trading hours on October 5, 2025. This marks a significant milestone for the world’s largest cryptocurrency, surpassing its earlier peak of $124,514 set in August. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $123,791.15, up by more than 10 percent over the past week, reaffirming its position as the dominant force in the digital asset space. The latest rally has reig

The United States federal government has entered a shutdown after lawmakers in Congress failed to agree on a funding plan before the latest deadline. The deadlock has forced thousands of federal employees across the nation, including those in New Jersey, to either stop work or continue essential duties without pay. While citizens brace for delays in federal services and economic uncertainty, the focus has now shifted to elected representatives and whether they will personally share the burden

San Jose officials have approved a landmark labor agreement that will provide city police officers with a 15.7 percent pay raise spread out through 2029, a move aimed at strengthening recruitment and addressing ongoing staffing shortages. The unanimous decision by the city council ensures that officers under the new contract will receive significant wage increases over the next three years, with the financial impact to taxpayers estimated at about $46 million in raises alone, not including long-

Austin Independent School District has unveiled a sweeping consolidation and boundary change proposal that could reshape public education in the city for years to come. Facing persistent enrollment decline, a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall, and accountability requirements, district leaders have laid out a plan that includes closing 13 schools, redrawing boundaries across nearly every campus, and repurposing several facilities to new academic programs. The plan, released Friday, immediately

Amid the continuing federal government shutdown, $2.1 billion in funding designated for Chicago’s infrastructure projects has been withheld. The announcement has cast doubt on the future of several major transit improvements that were expected to reshape the city’s transportation network and provide long-term benefits to residents. This freeze on financial support will have direct consequences for projects such as the planned extension of the Red Line, which was designed to reach fur

The Trump administration announced that it is withholding approximately $18 billion in federal funds meant to support two of New York’s most ambitious infrastructure projects: a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River and the expansion of the Second Avenue subway. The decision, revealed on Wednesday, comes against the backdrop of the federal government shutdown and adds another layer of political tension to already strained negotiations in Washington. According to the adminis

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his administration had reached a settlement with Harvard University under which the institution would pay $500 million to resolve a dispute that has lasted for months. Speaking at the White House, Trump told reporters that the agreement was nearly finalized, adding that Education Secretary Linda McMahon was handling the last details. According to him, the settlement includes Harvard agreeing to operate new trade schools that would train stud

The District of Columbia is facing a budget crisis after the collapse of a continuing resolution in Congress, which many hoped would restore $1.1 billion in local tax revenue. With the fiscal year deadline approaching, city leaders are working under mounting pressure to close funding gaps and prepare for the possibility that the blocked money may never be released. The issue began in March when Congress approved a resolution to keep the federal government funded. Buried in the mea

The Federal Aviation Administration has successfully reached its air traffic controller hiring goals for 2025, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The announcement comes at a time when airports around the country, including Newark Liberty International Airport, have faced multiple operational challenges linked to staffing shortages. Since April, Newark has experienced several ground stops due to a lack of available air traffic controllers, raising questions about

Tarrant County commissioners have voted to approve a slightly lower property tax rate after days of disagreements and tension. With four commissioners present, the proposal passed by a 3-1 vote, setting the new rate at $0.1862 per $100 of valuation. This represents a small decrease of 0.69 percent from last year’s rate of $0.1875. For a home valued at $300,000, the cut amounts to annual savings of about four dollars. While the financial impact on individual homeowners is min

The Dallas City Council has approved a record $5.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26, marking the largest financial package in the city’s history. The sweeping plan, finalized after months of debate and more than a dozen amendments, passed with 11 council members voting in favor, three against, and one abstention. While the budget delivers a tax rate reduction and increased funding for police and fire departments, it also makes cuts to some community services, sparking frustration amo

Every year, thousands of highly skilled Indian professionals move to the United States on temporary work visas such as the H1B and L1. Their contributions to the American technology sector and wider economy are undeniable, powering billion-dollar businesses and playing a crucial role in innovation and growth. Yet while these professionals help build wealth abroad, billions of their own hard-earned dollars vanish into the US system without ever returning to them. The absence of a totalisation

The latest flashpoint in India-US trade relations has surprisingly centered on corn. US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick recently targeted India over its unwillingness to import American maize, questioning why a nation of 1.4 billion people does not buy even a single bushel of US corn while continuing to export heavily to the United States. His comments came against the backdrop of resumed trade negotiations and reflect Washington’s growing desperation to find buyers for surplus grain.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that $750 million in state loans for Bay Area transit agencies will be finalized before the end of the legislative session, delivering a much-needed financial lifeline to struggling transportation systems. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty, when a budget agreement reached in June appeared to be unraveling as state officials hesitated to release the promised funding. The loans are intended to provide temporary relief to trans