Databricks, a major player in the data analytics field, has just secured a massive $1. 8 billion in new debt. This brings their total debt to a staggering $7 billion. The company isn't talking about it, but the numbers speak for themselves. Databricks is one of the top tech companies expected to go
Data is like a puzzle piece. It can be used to solve big problems. But what if researchers keep their data to themselves? Progress slows down. That's why the National Cancer Institute (NCI) created the Paul Fearn Award. It celebrates researchers who share their data openly. This is not just about sh
Federal employees who believe they were wrongly fired for their political views are now taking their fight to the courts. They are asking judges and an independent body that handles federal worker disputes to decide if their First Amendment and civil service protections were violated. The cases fil
Federal Hill is pushing for stronger measures against violent crime after a suspect was caught in a recent murder case. The victim, Charles Brothers, was shot in an elementary school parking lot during his birthday celebration. This has left the community worried and asking for more help. Jen Covin
Federal employees are pushing back against a recent policy change that affects healthcare coverage. The new rule, effective January 1, removes support for gender-affirming treatments from federal health insurance plans. This decision has sparked a legal challenge from the Human Rights Campaign Found
Federal agents are currently looking into childcare centers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This investigation started after a video from a right-wing YouTuber went viral. The video claimed that some Somali-run daycares were taking public money without actually providing childcare services. The Departme
Federal jobs were once seen as stable and rewarding, but under Trump's administration, things changed drastically. Many workers faced layoffs, buyouts, and a chaotic work environment. By the end of 2025, around 317, 000 federal employees will have left their jobs, according to the Office of Personne
Federal Hill, once a sought-after neighborhood, is now facing a wave of concerns from its residents. Trash piles up, recycling bins overflow, and a homeless encampment has taken root behind the bustling Cross Street Market. Longtime resident Peter is among those voicing their frustrations, pointing
Federal agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made their presence known in parts of North Carolina, sparking reactions and concerns among residents. Initially, it was reported that these agents would focus their immigration enforcement efforts in Raleigh. However, plans changed quickly, an
Data is becoming a big help in the fight against germs. But just having data isn't enough. The real challenge is using it in the right way. Right now, there's a lot we don't know about what infectious disease control (IDC) experts need from data to do their jobs better. Using data in IDC is still n
