In the vast Mojave Desert, the Mountain Pass mine might look like any other barren landscape, but it holds a crucial piece of America's past and future. This mine was once the world's top supplier of rare earth elements, essential for modern tech and military tech. Back in the 1980s, it provided nearly two-thirds of the global demand for these vital materials. Howeve...
Utah's higher education system is making big moves to prepare students for the future. The Utah Board of Higher Education has been working hard to make college more affordable and accessible. They are also focusing on programs that will help students get good jobs after graduation. One of the biggest changes in 2025 was the implementation of House Bill 265. This bil...
A group of students from Syracuse University's Bandier Music Business Program recently spent their summer exploring the music industry in Latin America. They visited five cities across Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, meeting with over 75 executives from major companies like Spotify, YouTube, Sony, and Universal. They also attended festivals, explored nightclubs, and im...
Inno Holdings, a Texas-based company, saw its stock price surge and then plummet in a single day after announcing a new partnership. The firm teamed up with Megabyte Solutions to integrate Web 3. 0 technology into its business-to-business platform. This move shifts Inno Holdings away from its traditional construction technology focus. The partnership aims to make tr...
Zach Bryan, a Grammy-winning singer, is set to perform at LSU's Tiger Stadium on March 28. This event is part of a new series called "Death Valley Live, " which aims to bring big-name artists to the stadium. The last concert at Tiger Stadium was in 2022, when Garth Brooks drew a massive crowd of over 100, 000 people. The "Death Valley Live" series is a collaboration...
The new Czech government, led by the ANO party, is at odds with the outgoing administration over the 2026 budget. The dispute centers around the budget's lack of funds for infrastructure and social programs, which the ANO party and its allies argue is necessary to meet their campaign promises. The outgoing government, led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, has already re...
Wicked: For Good has made a huge splash at the box office. It opened with a massive $150 million in the U. S. and $226 million worldwide. This beat the original Wicked's numbers by a lot. The first Wicked movie made $112. 5 million in the U. S. and $164 million globally. So, Wicked: For Good is now the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show. This isn't...
Canada's Prime Minister mentioned that trade talks with the US are on pause. He said they'll start again when the time is right. He didn't sound too worried about it, though. He said Canada is busy with other things right now, like building new partnerships. The talks stopped last month because of an ad from Ontario's government. The ad was about tariffs, and the US...
Age gaps in relationships have always sparked conversations, especially when it comes to public figures. While some women have been linked to much younger men, several male celebrities have also made headlines for dating younger women. Let's take a look at some of these relationships and the stories behind them. One notable example is football coach Bill Belichick, ...
In Geneva, a significant meeting took place between U. S. officials and Ukrainian representatives. Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, shared that progress was made in discussions about a proposed U. S. plan to stop the ongoing war in Ukraine. Rubio mentioned that this meeting was one of the most productive so far. He said that it was a meaningful step in the...