SUMMARY: Teaching and bus driving are among the most stressful jobs, significantly impacting both professionals’ and students’ lives. Teachers not only educate but also form emotional bonds with students, which can affect their mental health. This stress contributes to a shortage of educators, despite an increasing demand for teachers. Bus drivers also experience similar stress, with many facing shortages nationwide. Despite these challenges, some teachers and bus drivers continue to persevere due to their passion for the job. To support mental health, experts recommend sleep, exercise, balanced nutrition, and seeking help when needed.

Photojournalist: Dania Alawir

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SUMMARY: Thursday started bitterly cold with morning lows in the teens, tying a record low of 16 degrees at Augusta Bush Field. Afternoon highs reached the upper 30s to lower 40s but remained well below average. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect tonight for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale counties, with temperatures dropping to 15-20 degrees and potential black ice in southern/western areas. Friday will see highs in the mid- to upper 40s, with clear skies. By Sunday, temperatures will rise to the upper 50s, with rain expected late Sunday night into Monday, leading to a warming trend that brings highs in the 60s by Tuesday.

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SUMMARY: CNN plans to lay off around 200 employees, or six percent of its global workforce, as part of a major restructuring aimed at transitioning towards digital media during Donald Trump’s second term. The changes are driven by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery’s $70 million investment, targeting $1 billion in digital revenue by 2030. CNN will replace traditional linear television roles with new digital positions, expecting to post over 100 job openings in early 2025. CEO Mark Thompson emphasized the necessity of adapting to evolving news consumption habits to maintain high-quality journalism. Programming changes are also anticipated.

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