The Utah Legislature has wrapped up its 2026-2027 budget for public schools, choosing to reallocate money in a way that mirrors moves made in higher education the previous year. In 2025, state universities were required to divert a portion of their budgets toward high‑value fields like health care a
Thousands gathered in Chicago to honor the late civil‑rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose influence spanned decades of activism and politics. The ceremony drew former presidents, senators, local officials, artists, and ordinary citizens who remembered Jackson’s relentless fight for justice. F
People who lose a loved one often turn to the funeral industry for help. In Italy, studies show that families face many choices about how to honor their dead. Some of these decisions feel emotional, while others feel commercial. The first step is to decide what kind of service to buy. Families weig
The two biggest public pension plans in California, CalPERS and CalSTRS, have found themselves tied to the world of digital money. They haven’t bought any Bitcoin directly; instead, they hold shares in companies that are closely linked to the crypto market. The biggest names on their balance sheets
The day brings a mix of old and new faces. Rock legend David Gilmour marks his 80th year, a milestone that reminds fans of his deep guitar work. In the acting world, Tom Arnold turns 67 after a career that includes a stint directing a special episode of “Roseanne. ” Comedian D. L. Hughley,
Family offices, the investment arms of wealthy individuals and families, are putting more money into AI companies than ever before. Even after a brief scare about an AI bubble, these investors stayed confident and poured capital into new ventures. Last month, Emerson Collective—run by Laurene Powel
A new doctor named Dr. Casey Means talked to the Senate about how people get sick, She said we are all tired and angry, so the same problem causes many diseases. Means says this main problem is hidden inside each person’s thoughts and habits, and that food, water, and air are the real causes o
The Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee gave the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) a $1. 75 million boost, a bit shy of the $2 million it asked for. The cut came after lawmakers questioned a pricey workshop that took place at a water‑park resort in Wisconsin Dells. Earlier this month, the comm
Andreessen Horowitz, known as a16z, is launching another crypto fund. The new pot will be worth two billion dollars and should close by mid‑2026. Earlier, the firm pulled in four and a half billion for its 2022 fund, but this time it will raise faster. This change helps the firm keep up wit
"The spread of fungal sinus infections varies across the globe, with each type showing distinct habits and results. Researchers have only a handful of side‑by-side data from different regions, leaving many questions unanswered. In some parts of the world, certain fungal strains thrive in warm, humi
