Recent News Highlights

SOURCE www.npr.org
The U.S. Department of Education is cutting nearly 50% of its workforce, a short-term spending bill was approved to fund the government until September, an agreement on a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine was reached, recent school shootings highlight 'nonideological' terrorism, and a photography exhibition at the Muhammad Ali Center focused on iconic women.

Key Points

  • U.S. Department of Education cutting 1,300 positions
  • House approved short-term spending bill
  • Agreement on 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine
  • Recent school shootings linked to 'nonideological' terrorism
  • Photography exhibition at Muhammad Ali Center focusing on iconic women

Pros

  • Short-term spending bill approved to fund government until September
  • Agreement on a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Cons

  • U.S. Department of Education cutting nearly 50% of its workforce
  • Recent school shootings highlighting 'nonideological' terrorism