Government shutdown threatens Indiana Head Start programs' future

VINCENNES, Ind. (WTHI) — The government shutdown has reached its 30th day, and its effects are becoming more pronounced, especially on federal programs. In Southern Indiana, Head Start programs are preparing to operate without federal funding...

Pocock taunts government with transparency ‘revolt’

The government used to be quite cosy with independent ACT senator David Pocock. That was back at the start, when it needed his vote. Michelle Grattan. In its second term, Labor only requires the Greens or the Coalition to pass contested...

Netherlands set to get first-ever gay prime minister after far-right party suffers big losses

Leader of the Democrats 66 (D66) party Rob Jetten. (Robin Utrecht / ANP / AFP / Netherlands OUT/ Getty Images) The Netherlands is set to get its first openly gay prime minister, Rob Jetten, following strong results in the country’s recent...

Government shutdown threatens Head Start programs across Massachusetts

Flood risk: Minister focused on designing rates capping system that’s ‘flexible where it needs to be’

New Zealand’s flood risk is increasing, a natural hazards and hydrodynamics expert says, and not just in places where people can remember floods happening before. “This is partly due to climate change - we know rainfall intensity is increasing...

Desperate politician steals the show in ‘These Humans are Sick’

Tinevimbo Chimbetete (Tindo) and Michael Kudakwashe in a scene. Stage, television actor and acclaimed caricaturist Michael Kudakwashe stars as a desperate politician with a lot of promises in ‘These Humans Are Sick’, a one hour thirty minute play...

Himachal education minister directs deputy directors to frequently visit schools for inspections

Stressing on the importance of regular school inspections to maintain accountability, education minister Rohit Thakur on Thursday directed deputy directors to frequently visit schools to foster a better learning environment. Himachal Pradesh...

Minister of Finance honours PHCC at State Procurement Programme 2026 meeting

Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Finance, HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, honoured the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) among the distinguished entities participating in the Annual Meeting of the State Procurement Program 2026, organised by...

Ohio officials provide food assistance funds during government shutdown

Ohio officials provide food assistance funds during government shutdown COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio Senate President Rob McColley and Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman announced a plan Thursday to provide up to $25 million in support for...

Minister urges litigation funders to embrace self-regulation

Smith: All third-party funders should join the Association of Litigation Funders while the government decides on the way forward for the sector, the courts minister said this week. Sarah Sackman declined to put a timescale on the Ministry of...

Minister of State leads Qatari delegation to Kuwait for GCC meeting

Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed chaired the delegation of Qatar participating in the fifth consultative meeting of GCC Ministers of Commerce and Industry and Entrepreneurs, held on October 29 in...

'There is no migrant crisis' declares influential charity - after 43,000 cross Channel in one year

The migrant crisis does not exist and outrage over it is a manufactured panic, a highly influential charity has claimed. A new poll found that more than half of Britons consider the crisis "one of the biggest issues facing the country as a whole"...

Holiday hotspot airport close to cancelling all landings due to US government shutdown

Orlando airport, one of America's most popular travel hubs, came close to cancelling all landings after the government's shutdown caused a last-minute scramble for air traffic controllers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had announced on...

Houston-area restaurant provides free meals to SNAP recipients amid government shutdown

“With what’s going on, I felt like the community should pick up where the government left off,” Petit Beignets & Tapioca co-owner Nhan Ngo said. KOHRVILLE, Texas — A northwest Harris County restaurant is getting ready to serve up some sandwiches...

Federal employee unions say their members are struggling to make ends meet due to government shutdown

Federal employees have now officially missed their first full paycheck, as the government shutdown extends into Day 30. SAINT PAUL, Minn. — For 30 days now, the federal government shutdown has created considerable uncertainty for approximately...

Government Shutdown Doesn’t Stop WIC Food Assistance in South Florida

Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, food assistance programs in South Florida remain active — particularly the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which continues to provide vital nutritional support to families across the...

Budget Promises Fulfilled: Government Increases Support For Registered Private Preschools And Parents

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The Government of Saint Lucia has fulfilled two significant budget commitments aimed at strengthening early childhood education: providing a $3,000 grant to every registered private preschool and paying a $100...

‘Call the mayor’: students encouraged to engage in local government

The City of Bozeman and Gallatin County governments impact the everyday lives of community members. Because of this, there are many reasons students should get involved in and care about their local government. Bozeman’s city government follows a...

Education Minister Questions Ban On Corporal Punishment In Schools

Moyo’s remarks follow concerns that teachers feel powerless when it comes to maintaining discipline in schools, with some primary school students reportedly bullying their teachers under the guise of asserting their rights. In response to a trade...

Government data leaks can be a matter of life and death

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...