It has been a challenging year for small business owners. Many are struggling just to stay open. The reason is the new tariffs that went into effect in 2025. These new import taxes have increased prices on almost everything small businesses import into the country. Coffee beans, t-shirts, computer parts, bakery tools, furniture fabric – … Read more
Stage 5 starts when the birth rate drops below the death rate. In this phase, families have fewer than two children on average. Governments in Stage 5 countries face a new kind of challenge. They must support many older citizens with a smaller group of workers. Therefore, pensions, healthcare, and labor shortages are becoming serious … Read more
Arkansas lawmakers introduced the Blue Envelope program to create safer conditions for drivers with autism during police encounters. Many individuals on the autism spectrum face sensory overload when exposed to sirens, flashing lights, or sudden instructions. Those moments can cause confusion and silence that officers may misread. The program uses a simple tool. A blue … Read more
Elite education in the United States often brings to mind the Ivy League, a group of eight prestigious schools known for exclusivity, history, and academic rigor. However, many institutions outside that circle consistently compete at the same level or even surpass them. They attract top scholars, global recognition, and industry partnerships that shape the future … Read more
Two doctoral paths stand at the top of education. One prepares professionals to apply research in leadership and administration, and the other shapes scholars who create original knowledge through academic study. The Doctor of Education, or EdD, focuses on applying evidence-based research to solve real problems within schools and organizations. The Doctor of Philosophy, or … Read more
We are now continuing our series about US states that start with a certain letter. The previous piece was about the US states that start with O. Now, we will present the US states that start with P. Actually, there is only one, Pennsylvania. But the interesting fact is that you may hear some people … Read more
Hybrid learning has evolved from an emergency solution during the pandemic into a dominant force in higher education. Over 60% of U.S. colleges now offer hybrid programs, signaling a major shift in how education is structured and delivered. Hybrid systems blend online flexibility with the connection of in-person engagement. Rising demand among students, institutional adaptation, … Read more
The states on the West Coast face the Pacific Ocean, where cliffs, deserts, and tall forests meet cities built on energy and innovation. On the other hand, the states on the East Coast of the United States line the Atlantic Ocean, filled with ports, universities, and the country’s earliest history. Both regions hold different ways … Read more
In 2025, roughly one in four U.S. college students, about 25% study fully online. That means these students complete all of their coursework through digital platforms, without ever setting foot in a traditional classroom. This percentage represents the lasting transformation of American higher education after the pandemic, where online learning evolved from an emergency measure … Read more
Las Vegas rarely slows down, yet something feels off this year. Flights are less full, hotel lobbies are calmer, and the lines at restaurants move faster than usual. By September, around 30 million people had visited the city, an 8% drop from last year. In most places, that number might sound ordinary. In Las Vegas? … Read more