Teachers Flee, Mondays On The Line As Jefferson County Votes On Four-Day School Week
Grandview R‑2 put a four‑day school‑week reauthorization on the ballot for next Tuesday as Missouri grapples with falling teacher retention; researchers say the schedule helps hiring but brings trade‑offs.
San Francisco Crowned America’s Happiness Capital in Global City Showdown
A new international index puts San Francisco ahead of every other U.S. city, ranking 45th worldwide. The Happy City Index credits parks, governance and health and mobility measures.
Standoff At Peralta Cabins As Oakland Shutters Tiny Home Village
Oakland closed the Peralta Cabins tiny‑home village this week, but several residents are refusing to leave. They say the alternative shelter offered is unsafe and inadequate.
UIC Jewish Students Say Campus Left Them Mobbed And Alone In Student Center Clash
Students and Hillel leaders say they were corralled and shouted at while tabling at UIC in October 2025, and they say the university’s response was inadequate. Community groups are pressing for faster investigations and clearer reporting tools.












