Closure of US Global Engagement Center

The Global Engagement Center, a US government agency focused on tracking foreign disinformation, shut down due to funding cuts after facing criticism. The closure leaves the State Department without a dedicated office to counter disinformation from US adversaries like Russia and China.

Shortage of Teachers in Rural Alaska

Due to a shortage of teachers in rural districts in Alaska, foreign teachers are being brought in using special visas such as the J-1 Visa program. These teachers, primarily from the Philippines, are making significantly more money in Alaska and have access to resources and technologies that are not as readily available in their home country.