Stories from United States

Special education programs are moving from the Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services in preparation for the Department of Education's shuttering. Some members of Congress oppose the changes, viewing disabled children as needing healthcare rather than education. This move is part of a broader restructuring effort within the department. The department stated the relocation will occur over the next fiscal year. The department anticipates the transition will be completed by year-end. The US Education Department plans to relocate its special education programs to consolidate resources and improve accessibility. Arts advocacy groups are raising concerns after a congressional subcommittee approved a budget proposal that would eliminate the Department of Education's only arts grant program. The proposal was approved last week.

Sean Penn will direct a film about the early life of a police officer who was present during the Jan. 6 storming of the United States Capitol. Bradley Cooper is reportedly being considered for the lead role. Sean Penn is set to direct a film focusing on a police officer involved in the January 6th Capitol riot. The movie will focus on the officer's perspective. Actor and director Sean Penn is set to direct a new film. The project is reportedly being developed for the Paramount Plus platform. Penn has previously directed films addressing political and social issues.

Wyndham Clark is leading the 2026 U.S. Clark has established a strong position heading into the final rounds.

Arike Ogunbowale passed Nicole Powell to move into 15th on the WNBA's all-time three-pointers made list. She achieved this milestone with her third three-pointer of the fourth quarter.

The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve is near its 1983 lows, meaning the emergency buffer is depleted. This situation could cause prices to spike with no cushion in the event of a new energy shock. This reduction in reserves follows releases.

A federal bill proposes a new grant program aimed at training the cyber workforce. This initiative addresses the growing talent imperative created by the convergence of AI and cybersecurity. The program seeks to mitigate risks associated with third-party vulnerabilities and surging exploits. The initiative aims to bolster the nation's cybersecurity capabilities by increasing skilled personnel. The bill's sponsors and specific funding amounts were not mentioned. The bill was introduced on Sunday.

Ford has again recalled 2018 F-150 trucks due to problems with the gear shift levers. The recall aims to address a safety concern. The recall affects vehicles in Dearborn, and the specific number of trucks involved was not stated. The recall addresses a problem that could lead to unintended gear changes. Ford is recalling approximately 203,000 F-150 trucks from the 2018 model year. Owners will be notified to bring their trucks in for repair. The company cited a risk of unintended gear changes. The recall affects approximately 100,000 vehicles in North America.

Airbnb announced that 60% of its new code is now being written by artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is now writing 60% of new code for Airbnb. Airbnb has utilized AI to write code for its platform. The timeframe for this AI-generated code was not specified. Airbnb's codebase was reportedly written by artificial intelligence.

A gang-linked shooting wounded a Scranton detective. Democrat Paige Cognetti pushed a "safe space" program for criminals months earlier. A detective in Scranton, Pennsylvania, was wounded in a shooting incident believed to be gang-related. The incident occurred late Saturday night. The officer's condition is being monitored. The shooting occurred in Scranton, and emergency services responded to the scene. Authorities are investigating the shooting and seeking suspects. The detective's condition is not immediately known, and the suspects are being sought. The detective sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Collin Gillespie has signed a four-year contract worth $48 million with the Phoenix Suns. Gillespie is expected to join the team for the upcoming season. Gillespie is a point guard who previously played for Villanova. This move adds depth to the Suns' roster. Collin Gillespie's new contract with the Suns is valued at $48 million over four years.