Cleveland is abandoning small schools in favor of boosting larger high schools

Cleveland is abandoning small schools in favor of boosting larger high schools

MC from Cleveland2The STEM high school was once the crown jewel of a declining and near-bankrupt school district — an “island of excellence,” as officials once sang, in a system in danger of a state takeover. Released in 2008, MC2STEM has drawn the city’s best students into classrooms in locations ranging from the Cleveland Science … Read more

China planted so many trees that it changed the distribution of water throughout the country

China planted so many trees that it changed the distribution of water throughout the country

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndicate partners may earn a commission. The Great Green Wall is a huge re-greening initiative in northern China aimed at slowing desertification. | Credit: PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images China’s efforts to slow land degradation and climate change By planting trees and restoring grasslands, … Read more

The number of mainland Chinese billionaires is growing as BYD and Mixue bosses increase their wealth

The number of mainland Chinese billionaires is growing as BYD and Mixue bosses increase their wealth

Mainland Chinese billionaires strengthened their hold as the richest in the Asia-Pacific after their combined fortunes rose to nearly $1.8 trillion, with electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD founder Wang Chuanfu and the heads of bubble tea chain Mixue among the biggest drivers of the growth, according to a UBS report. Buoyed by a booming technology … Read more

A Navy warship mistook the American fighter jets for enemy missiles and opened fire. The targeted pilot saw his life flash before his eyes.

A Navy warship mistook the American fighter jets for enemy missiles and opened fire. The targeted pilot saw his life flash before his eyes.

A US Navy warship fired missiles at two US F/A-18 fighter jets over the Red Sea last year. The warship mistook the fighter jets for Houthi cruise missiles, the investigation found. One of the fighter planes was shot down. The other barely survived the friendly fire incident. A U.S. Navy pilot whose plane was mistakenly … Read more

Ford’s most popular vehicles tell some alarming truths for new car buyers

Ford’s most popular vehicles tell some alarming truths for new car buyers

The automaker’s November sales reveal some clear trends among owners purchasing vehicles bearing the blue oval. With the frenzy of Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday finally in the rearview mirror, automakers are now taking stock of how their November sales shook up. After all, spending season is a time that can provide some impactful … Read more

3 common problems with the Ford Boss 6.2 liter engine

3 common problems with the Ford Boss 6.2 liter engine

Ford’s reputation as an engine builder was enhanced by successes such as the 427 cubic inch V8 that made history at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 5.0 liter V8 Coyote, which is one of the best 8 cylinder engines ever produced. Not all Ford engines were an unqualified success, however. The first … Read more

Toyota’s billion-dollar recall excuse is falling apart, one broken engine at a time

Toyota’s billion-dollar recall excuse is falling apart, one broken engine at a time

Image credit: Toyota. Toyota’s reputation for reliability has taken a hit in recent months as the company faces several recalls of its new twin-turbo V6 engine used in the Tundra pickup and several SUVs. Officially, Toyota blamed the failures on manufacturing debris left in the oil passages. But a recent teardown by freelance mechanic and … Read more

President Johnson asks Republicans to keep concerns private after a tumultuous week

President Johnson asks Republicans to keep concerns private after a tumultuous week

Washington (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is imploring his fellow Republicans to stop venting their frustrations in public and take their complaints directly to him. “They’re going to get upset about things. That’s part of the process,” Johnson told reporters Thursday. “I don’t mind. But when there’s a conflict or a concern, I always … Read more

US Supreme Court revives Texas’ pro-Republican voting map

US Supreme Court revives Texas’ pro-Republican voting map

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday revived a redrawn Texas electoral map designed to add more Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives, boosting President Donald Trump’s bid for his party to retain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. The justices granted a request by … Read more