A man named Ryan Swann had a big decision to make. He was thinking about going to law school. But before he took that step, he talked to his mentor. This mentor asked him three important questions. These questions made Ryan think deeply about his goals. The first question was: What do you want to achieve? The second question was: How will law help you get there? The...
Ripple, a company that deals with digital money, just got a huge boost. They raised $500 million from big investors like Fortress and Citadel. This puts their value at $40 billion. Other big names like Pantera Capital and Galaxy Digital also joined in. This shows that more and more big players are starting to trust Ripple and its role in the future of money. This is...
Football fans, get ready for an exciting rematch! Prosper Rock Hill and McKinney are set to face off in a highly anticipated 6-6A matchup. This isn't just any game; it's a repeat of last season's thrilling showdown, where Prosper Rock Hill emerged victorious with a score of 21-14. Prosper Rock Hill is coming into this game with a record of 4 wins and 4 losses. They ...
In a surprising turn of events, Cambridge has elected its youngest councilor ever. At just 24 years old, Al-Zubi has made history, breaking records set by her predecessor, Burhan Azeem. She is now the youngest person to hold this office, beating Azeem by a narrow margin of eight months. Al-Zubi's journey to victory was not an easy one. She first ran for city council...
Cornell University and the Trump administration have come to an agreement. This deal will bring back a lot of federal research money to the school. The agreement also stops government investigations that had been looking into claims of antisemitism and unfair admissions practices at Cornell. Cornell will pay a $30 million fine and invest another $30 million in progr...
Vaccines have been a crucial part of child healthcare for a long time. They protect kids from serious diseases that used to be common. Dr. Stanley Plotkin, a well-known vaccine expert, remembers a time when parents were scared of diseases like polio and measles. Now, thanks to vaccines, these fears are mostly gone. But not everyone agrees on the current vaccine sche...
A new film, "Shattered Ice, " is making waves across the country, and it's not just because of its hockey theme. The movie, which premiered earlier this year, tells the story of a fictional high school hockey team in New England and the community's struggle with mental health after a student dies by suicide. The film has been shown at various festivals, from the Eas...
A teacher in Virginia got a huge win recently. A jury gave her $10 million after she was shot by a 6-year-old student. The student brought a gun to class. The teacher, Abigail Zwerner, said she thought she was dying when it happened. The jury believed the school's assistant principal, Ebony Parker, didn't do enough to stop the shooting. Teachers had warned Parker fo...
The internet was buzzing after comedian Deon Cole pointed out that streamer Kai Cenat didn't seem to recognize well-known Black celebrities during his BET Awards streaming gig. This sparked a debate about whether knowing industry legends is still important in today's digital age. Consequence, a respected figure in the music scene, shared his thoughts on the matter. ...
Geno Smith, a well-known NFL quarterback, has a story that goes beyond his impressive stats and awards. Born in Miramar, Florida, on October 10, 1990, Smith grew up in a state where football is a big deal. Florida has produced many NFL players, and Smith is one of them. Before joining the NFL, Smith made a name for himself at West Virginia University. From 2009 to 2...