March 8, 2026

A record one-third of American workers now have access to government-issued paid leave, the highest share ever recorded. The US remains one of few countries without a federal paid leave policy for events like childbirth or medical care. This development highlights growing state-level initiatives to provide such benefits. Key Points One-third of US workers have […]

New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a traditional snow day without remote instruction during Winter Storm Hernando, which dumped 20 inches of snow, breaking from seven years of precedent. Parents shared their opinions on this return to old-school snow days, with the following day seeing schools reopen without remote options. The article explores reactions