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The upcoming State of the Union will bring to light how a president’s stance on policing has shaped law‑enforcement actions across the country. In early January, federal agents shot two Americans in M...
A wave of new documents about Jeffrey Epstein has stirred up more controversy. Now, the spotlight turns to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and entertainment figure Casey Wasserman. The Justice...
Ohio has secured almost fifteen million dollars from the federal government to support children from birth through age five. The state plans to use th...
Brazil’s finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a fresh approach to how the country spends on social aid. He points to a 2003 reform that coll...
Sen. Steve Daines begins the year with nearly five million dollars ready for use, while Rep. Ryan Zinke has close to three million in hand. Together t...
The Portland Water District is inviting students from its service area to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship before March 31. This award sup...
The Federal Judicial Center recently removed a climate‑science section from its 1, 682‑page reference guide that judges use to understand scientific e...
A coalition that wanted to add abortion, transgender health care and same‑sex marriage rights to Oregon’s constitution has decided not to push the pro...
Abridge, a company that turns doctor‑patient conversations into written records using artificial intelligence, has grown fast. The idea began when Zachary Lipton left Amazon three years ago to work...
In many towns people rely on a daily email to stay updated on local events. The system works by letting residents sign up for alerts that match their interests. Each morning, a single message arrives...
Cango, a big name in bitcoin mining, sold 4, 451 bitcoins for about $305 million. The money came from a Tether (USDT) sale that helped the company pay...
Topview, a Singapore company that builds AI tools for media makers, has just launched its newest version, Topview 4. 0. The update turns the platform...
The big game turned into a showcase for artificial intelligence, with many commercials either built around AI or claiming to use it. One example was a...
The next year promises big changes in how companies work. Tech giants like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are speeding up their digital upgrades while c...
Inuvo, a tech company that specializes in search and advertising software, is drawing attention from analysts. A recent report on February 6 reaffirme...
The city of Springfield is moving ahead with several major projects that will shape its future. First, new housing options are being added so people a...
The idea that drinking helps people connect began to stir interest many years ago when a psychologist set out to study how alcohol affected stress and heart rate. At that time, most experiments only i...
South Korea is planning to increase the number of medical students by 16% in 2027, with further growth planned for later years. The health ministry announced the move after a period of tension that be...
Chronic inflammation is a quiet enemy that can lead to heart disease, diabetes and cancer. It grows when we eat too much sugar, processed meat or frie...
Coffee and tea may help keep the mind sharp as we grow older. A recent research paper published in a major medical journal examined how regular con...
A new study shows that eating only during an eight‑hour window each day can make life easier for people who have Crohn’s disease. The research foll...
Millions sleep with a silent problem that steals oxygen and makes the heart work harder. The airways close for short bursts, so people wake many times...
Warm baths or a cozy sauna can do more than just relax tired muscles. They also help blood move faster, sweat out small toxins, and calm the nervous s...
A team of doctors in Utah is performing a tiny, camera‑guided operation inside the womb to fix spina bifida. The technique is less invasive than older...
December retail sales stayed flat month‑to‑month, a sharp fall from the expected rise after November’s rebound. The drop marks the slowest year‑over‑year growth since September 2024. Motor vehicle...
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta Platforms, is looking into buying a house in Miami. The chosen spot is Indian Creek, an island that’s known as the “Billionaires Bunker. ” Other wealthy names ther...
Central New York is on the brink of a big change. The start of Micron’s huge factory marks more than new construction; it signals a fresh economic...
Wrtn, a South Korean tech firm, has just announced that its new AI entertainment platform is expected to bring in over $100 million this year. The ser...
A senior manager at a leading software firm talks about how staying strong in tough times is key for both parents and fresh hires. He leads the team t...
A popular online personality has just added a banking app to his growing list of businesses. The app, called Step, was created in 2018 and promises to...
"Jarrett S. Kalish, once a judge in New York City's tax court and adviser to the city’s finance department, has opened Kalish Law LLC. The company pro...
Maravai LifeSciences is set to release its fourth‑quarter and full‑year financial statements for 2025 after the market closes on Wednesday, February 2...
Curling fans are buzzing again as the Winter Games bring a new twist to the sport. The American duo, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, are set to clash with Sweden for the mixed‑doubles gold. A victory...
Bellwood‑Antis girls’ senior Lilly Gerwert faced a tough time with illness as the season closed. She said she still felt unwell but was motivated by her coach’s pep talk. Gerwert pushed through...
The latest week of Delaware high school sports rankings brings fresh faces into the spotlight. In boys basketball, Dover tops the list with a 15‑1 rec...
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy marked a historic shift: the top athletes will glide on skis that no longer use fluorinated waxes, chemicals linked...
Sports groups are trying new ways to win over kids who grew up on TikTok and YouTube. A dad in Chicago, Trevor, watches the Blackhawks like his son di...
A recent proposal by the local school board to increase rental costs for community sports teams has sparked strong opposition from several youth leagu...
The Wildcats’ first Big 12 outing at Allen Fieldhouse left Arizona players and coach Tommy Lloyd stunned by how loud the Kansas crowd could be. Mot...
A group of six former University of Pittsburgh women’s basketball players have filed individual suits against head coach Tory Verdi and the university...
Michael McElroy grew up in Belfast and earned a Ph. D. in applied mathematics from Queen’s University, where he famously solved ten test problems instead of the required three. His curiosity pushed hi...
Some city leaders and people online are puzzled by videos that show snow staying solid when a flame is held near it. One video shows a man holding a lighter to a snowball, and the snow doesn’t melt or...
Scientists from Seoul National University are using tiny tags on Weddell seals to learn how a warming ocean is changing life beneath Antarctica’s ice....
The cosmos is full of surprises, and every week a fresh batch of discoveries pops up on the internet. A science site that tracks everything from rocke...
The Hormel Institute at the University of Minnesota runs a summer program that sends undergraduates into research labs. Students get hands‑on work and...
The University of Florida’s wildlife team, called “Croc Docs, ” spends most nights in the Everglades hunting two dangerous species: alligators that ne...
These sneakers and outdoor shoes are built to stay dry when the weather turns wet. People often stop walking in puddles, but worse is stopping when shoes soak up water and feel heavy. In reg...
South Beach, a part of Miami’s barrier island, has become a favorite spot for retirees who love sunshine and easy strolls. The area stretches from 23rd Street to South Pointe Park, and locals call it...
A blaze on the 300 block of West Juniata Parkway in Greenwood Township turned a family’s house into rubble, taking the lives of two dogs and leaving r...
In a world where prices keep climbing, many people are looking for ways to enjoy the perks that usually cost a fortune. A popular online forum asked,...
The project called LUC Lifestyle aims to become a lively spot where people can eat, shop for clothes and perfume, visit a dental clinic, and see local...
Ismael Ahmed, who spent 78 years shaping Detroit’s social scene, passed away on January 31. He co‑founded the Arab Community Center for Economic and S...
Young people are cutting their social media use and finding fresh ways to spend time. A 23‑year‑old account manager deleted all his phone apps and rep...
Melissa Joan Hart has shown that small dietary changes can make a big difference. She lost close to twenty pounds after deciding to stop eating sugary...
Foreign investors pulled nearly $10 billion out of Asian shares in the first week of February, a sha...
Tether is the biggest holder of U. S. Treasuries, with about $135 billion in bonds. That makes it la...
Morgan Stanley has turned its eyes to two companies that once mined Bitcoin and are now turning thei...
A San Diego company that sold gift cards to restaurants suddenly closed, and customers are left wond...
The government announced that the country’s economy is expected to rise by 3. 1 % in 2026, signallin...
Japanese finance chief Satsuki Katayama hinted that the country might look at surplus money in its f...
Argentina’s stock index fell by about two percent after a brief rise, showing that traders are uneas...
UBS began handling Ghislaine Maxwell’s finances in 2014, a few months after JPMorgan closed its ties...
The quiet rush of money printing has begun to feel like a storm. Central banks are creating new doll...
A new report from Kepler Capital says the stock of Hoist Finance AB is worth buying. The analyst,...
