A deal has been struck between West Contra Costa educators and the school district, bringing an end to a nearly week-long strike. Both sides announced the agreement early Wednesday, with the union and school board still needing to give their final approval. The district expressed relief that studen
Pete Alonso, the power-hitting first baseman, is set to join the Baltimore Orioles after agreeing to a five-year, $155 million deal. This move comes just a day after the Orioles missed out on another top free agent, Kyle Schwarber. Alonso's contract includes no deferrals or opt-outs, and he gets a l
A new plan is brewing that could let big tech companies like Anthropic dip into politics without anyone knowing. Here’s how it works: two big spending groups, one for Republicans and one for Democrats, will get money from a secretive nonprofit called Public First. This nonprofit doesn’t have to reve
A construction contractor in Pennsylvania recently scored a partial victory in a tax dispute. The state's Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) ruled that the contractor deserved a refund for some taxes paid. The contractor had asked for a refund on taxes paid on building machinery and equipment given
Trinity Rodman, a standout player in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), is at the center of a heated dispute. The NWSL Players’ Association has taken action, filing a complaint against the league. They claim the league unfairly blocked a contract offer from Rodman’s team, the Washington Spir
Lane Kiffin is now the head coach of LSU. He left Ole Miss suddenly. This move was tough for him. He felt bad about leaving his old team. But he is happy now. Kiffin said goodbye to Ole Miss on Sunday. He had to drive to the airport. Fans were upset. They shouted at him. He had to call a friend who
LSU has signed Lane Kiffin to a massive contract. It pays him $13 million a year. This is more than what Brian Kelly earned. The deal lasts seven years, until 2032. If LSU fires Kiffin without a good reason, they must pay him 80% of his remaining salary. There is no offset for another job. For exam
Ebony Johnson, the head of Tulsa Public Schools, has been given more time to do her job. This is big news for the city's education system. The school board voted to extend her contract. They believe she is doing a good job. But what does this mean for the students and teachers? It means things will
Toronto Blue Jays have made a bold move by signing Dylan Cease to a massive $210 million contract. This is the biggest free-agent deal in the team's history. Cease is a top-tier starting pitcher, and this signing shows that the Blue Jays are serious about winning. But the offseason is not over yet.
In a significant turn of events, Spain's highest court has decided to detain former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos without bail. This move comes as part of an ongoing investigation into a corruption case that has been making waves in the country's political scene. The court's decision was base
