Several U. S. school districts are now free to rewrite their rules about transgender students after the government stopped requiring them to follow certain protections. The move means schools don’t have to train staff on using the correct pronouns or let students use bathrooms matching their gender
The federal government plans to drop previously agreed civil rights deals that protected transgender students in schools. These deals required schools to make sure transgender kids got fair treatment in classes and activities. Now, schools face a tough choice: follow the old agreements or stick with
Recently, some of the most well-known cryptocurrencies, outside of Bitcoin, have quietly gained ground despite tough economic times. Ethereum, for example, rose nearly 10% in a month when global conflicts and stock market drops made investors nervous. Chainlink and Solana also showed small gains, de
Tristan Thompson, a former NBA champion, spoke openly about the International Olympic Committee’s new rule that will bar transgender athletes from women’s events at the 2028 Games. He said the decision matters to him as a father of daughters and nieces, saying that men’s genetic makeup is “totally d
The state’s anti‑discrimination law is putting school sports programs in a tough spot. A federal rule, Title IX, says girls and women must have equal chances to play sports. Colorado’s law says everyone should be treated the same, no matter gender identity. Last month, a federal office said
Private‑credit funds have been under pressure because many tech companies now rely on non‑bank lenders, and the market has shifted from about $500 billion a decade ago to roughly $3 trillion. These funds promise low volatility, yet they struggle when investors ask for more cash than the “semi‑liquid
The latest buzz in Eau Claire’s city council race shows that two big national groups have poured money into a local, nonpartisan election. One is the State & Local Election Alliance, and the other is the Working Families Party PAC. Together they have spent about $64, 545 on mailers, phone calls and
Nonprofits are facing fresh challenges as a big tax package rolled out in 2025 adds new rules that touch everything from donor gifts to university endowments. The law does not change when the yearly Form 990 must be sent to the IRS, but it introduces new tax rules that finance teams need to study
Parents hunting for toys that outshine the cardboard boxes they come in finally have some solid leads. Instead of the usual generic suggestions, this list actually checks out toys that hold attention longer than a screen does. First up, a spin-and-paint art set that doubles as a covert parent activi
Back in the '80s and '90s, cassette tapes ruled the music scene. People loved them because they could record songs off the radio, make mixtapes for friends, or carry music anywhere. Fast forward to today, and something unexpected is happening—cassettes are making a surprising comeback. Sales have sk
