How the Gap Between Spoken and Written Arabic Shapes Early Literacy in Egypt

In playgrounds and living rooms across Egypt, children narrate their worlds in colloquial Egyptian dialect, negotiate snacks, play games together, and ask endless questions. When they enter the classroom, they switch, reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), the official language of textbooks, news bulletins and newspapers, rather than studying in colloquial Egyptian. The … Read more

Life expectancy gap for Black Bostonians is growing, city warns

Local news From 2013 to 2024, the gap of 3.3 years doubled to 6.6 years. The average life expectancy for blacks is 76.2 years, while the average life expectancy for the rest of Boston is 82.2 years. Dr. Bisola Ojikuto, Commissioner of Public Health and Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission. Jessica Rinaldi/The … Read more

These Affordable Finds From Zara, H&M, and Gap Are So French – Jimmy Star’s World

Fun fact about me: I was born and raised in Paris. So not to toot my own horn or anything, but I know a little thing or two about French-girl style: the classic lines, the natural fibers, the stripes, the navies and burgundies, the touches of glitter, leopard, and ribbon to glam up the whole … Read more

25 Chic Basics From Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy – Jimmy Star’s World

I think that it is safe to say that my wardrobe is primarily made up of elevated basics. It’s no surprise seeing how these simple yet chic pieces can easily be mixed and matched and can make any look feel more put together. With fall and winter 2025 in mind, there’s no better time to … Read more

Denver, facing over $200M budget gap, will begin layoffs on Aug. 18

Denver (KDVR) – Denver employees and the boycott of the higher notifications will witness during the August 18 week, according to the mayor’s office, which indicated budget problems. “These are not easy days, and these are not easy decisions,” Mayor Mike Johnston wrote to the city and the boycott in a letter sent on Tuesday. … Read more

Lucy Hale, Ian Harding Defend Pretty Little Liars Age Gap – Jimmy Star’s World

8. Sasha Pieterse, who would go on to play Alison DiLaurentis, was this close to landing the role of Hanna before producers discovered she was only 12 years old.  “I knew what Hanna was going to do and I was like, ‘Do we really want a 12-year-old doing those things?’” King recalled in an interview … Read more