Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) and Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) have agreed to combine into one public entity. The deal will see REFI switch its status from a real‑estate investment trust to a business development company and merge with LIEN in an all‑stock swap. After closin
Kids thrive when life is predictable. Stable homes, steady routines, and reliable caregivers give children the safety they need to grow. But what happens when that stability disappears? Some research suggests that chaos at home—like sudden moves, financial stress, or unpredictable parenting—can push
Many years ago, a fight for freedom turned into a fight for control. Emmerson Mnangagwa, now 83 years old, has spent decades climbing Zimbabwe’s political ladder, first under Robert Mugabe and now as president himself. His nickname, “The Crocodile, ” hints at his patient, ruthless approach to politi
Parents of disabled students often find themselves fighting an uphill battle against school systems that don’t meet their children’s needs. Many have waited years for the federal government to respond to complaints about bullying, unfair discipline, or denied services. Now, as oversight shifts to ot
A recent ruling from Austria’s Federal Finance Court says that a company’s chief executive can be personally responsible for the firm’s unpaid taxes. The decision came after the business declared insolvency, leaving behind a pile of VAT, corporate income tax, payroll dues and other charges that the
Families who rely on schools to help kids with disabilities feel uneasy about the latest reshuffling of government duties. In March, the Justice Department will take over civil‑rights enforcement in schools, while the Health and Human Services agency will run special education. The move was me
A growing number of parents are worried that the latest changes in the Education Department will make it harder to protect children with disabilities from bullying and unfair treatment. The new rules shift civil‑rights enforcement and special‑education duties to other offices, a move critics say
Many people love the idea of sleeping next to their pets. It feels cozy and can even lower stress. But does it actually affect health or sleep quality? Experts say the answer isn’t simple. While some people sleep fine with pets, others wake up more tired. One study found that when dogs slept on beds
The race for California’s top job keeps circling back to one word: affordability. Candidates on both sides promise cheaper power, lighter tax bills and more homes. Yet the same politicians who vow to ease living costs keep an old rule quietly in place—one that quietly costs young workers real money.
Not every young adult smokes weed for the same reason. Some do it casually, others see it as part of their identity, and a few might use it to cope with stress. Research dug into how personality types influence these habits and how intentions to use cannabis change over time. Instead of just asking
