Mo News White House Demolition Begins; Cellphones In Schools Study; Mosquitos In Iceland; Are Tea/Coffee Safe On Planes?
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Oct 22, 2025 Construction is starting on a new ballroom at the White House, raising historical funding questions. A study reveals banning cellphones in Florida schools boosts student outcomes, including test scores and attendance. A pardoned January 6 rioter faces new charges for threats, highlighting the risks of blanket pardons. Meanwhile, mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland for the first time, pointing to the effects of climate change. Plus, American Airlines shifts to Lavazza coffee, sparking concerns about onboard safety.
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Largest White House Renovation In A Century
- The Trump White House is undertaking the largest White House expansion in over a century with a 90,000 sq ft ballroom addition.
- The project is privately funded with limited transparency and oversight, raising access and donor concerns.
Phone Bans Linked To Better Student Outcomes
- Early data from a Florida district shows a bell-to-bell phone ban raised test scores and attendance.
- Gains appeared after enforcement stabilized, with middle and high school students improving most.
Lunchroom Chatter Returned After Phone Ban
- Lee County saw students talk and engage more at lunch once phones were banned, restoring noisy, social cafeterias.
- Teachers reported fewer recorded fights because students couldn't easily film incidents.