CAPITAL

Feb 05 2025FINANCE

The Future of Cities and Innovation

When a population grows older, it can impact the number of young people in the workforce. This "demographic dividend" is a fancy term for the boost in economic growth that comes from having lots of workers. As this dividend shrinks, it might affect how innovative a region can be. Why does this matt

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Mind Games: How Friends and Belonging Boost College Athlete's Mental Health

Sports might seem like a physical thing, but your brain is totally involved. College athletes in China showed that friendly connections and a sense of belonging straight-up improve mental well-being. This isn't just about being on a top team; it's about feeling accepted and supported. It makes total

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

What Makes Rural Northern New England Healthy?

Rural areas often struggle with diet-related health issues, which is why the U. S. Department of Agriculture wants to help. But what makes some rural communities succeed in keeping their people healthy? Let's look at rural northern New England as an example. Instead of focusing on what they lack, we

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Madrona's Biggest Fund Yet: $770M in New Capital

Madrona, a Seattle-based investment firm, has just hit a big milestone in its 30-year history. The company announced it has raised $770 million, its largest fund to date. This is quite a feat, especially when many venture firms are struggling to raise funds. Why the excitement around Madrona? Well,

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

How Trump's AI Project Stargate Could Boost These Tech Stocks

President Trump's new AI project, Stargate, is creating a buzz among tech stocks. This $500-billion venture, joining forces between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, aims to beef up the U. S. 's AI infrastructure. Since the announcement, Oracle's shares have surged by nearly 15%, and Microsoft's by 3%.

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Jan 22 2025WEATHER

Discovering Louisiana: WBRZ News Teams' Journey in the Historic Snowstorm

On Tuesday, January 21st, WBRZ's news, weather, and even sports teams hit the road. Their mission? To explore how residents were dealing with the first significant snowfall since 2018 in southeastern Louisiana. It was quite the show, with several inches of snow blanketing the region. Destiny Beasle

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Cambodian Politician Killed in Thailand: A Shocking Event

Former Cambodian lawmaker Lim Kimya was shot and killed in Bangkok. He was a dual citizen of Cambodia and France. A gunman on a motorcycle opened fire as Lim Kimya arrived in the city by bus from Siem Reap with his wife and uncle. Thai police are investigating the motive behind this brazen attack.

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Jan 08 2025EDUCATION

School Board Set to Vote on Major Improvement Projects

In Charleston County, the school district's finance committee recently met and backed a plan to revamp several schools. The committee voted to reallocate $14. 6 million from leftover funds of a one-cent sales tax program. This amount, part of a total $37. 4 million, will be used for five major proje

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Jan 05 2025SPORTS

Serie A This Week: Roma v. Lazio, Napoli v. Fiorentina

The Serie A soccer season is heating up! This weekend is packed with exciting matches, especially the big one: Roma versus Lazio in the Derby della Capitale. This will be the first night game in six years due to security reasons. Roma drew with AC Milan recently, while Lazio is sitting fourth in the

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Jan 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Evolution of 'Squid Game': Season 2's Fresh Twist on Tribalism

"Squid Game" Season 2, which debuted right after Christmas, brings an interesting twist to the table. Instead of just doing a redux of the first season, the show takes a different path. The first season was a stark look at how capitalism pushes people into tough choices. But Season 2 shifts focus to

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