Citadel's founder Ken Griffin hinted that he might sell a small part of his hedge fund someday. He made this comment at an event in New York. Griffin said it was a smart move to sell a piece of Citadel Securities to Sequoia and Paradigm in 2022. This deal put the firm's value at $22 billion. Griffi
Video game director Casey Hudson, known for his work on Mass Effect, started a new studio called Humanoid Origin in 2021. Unfortunately, the studio has announced it's shutting down before releasing its first game. A LinkedIn post revealed that an unexpected funding shortage made it impossible to kee
You might think that skipping a meal could make you feel dizzy and less sharp. But what does science say? A study divided people into three groups: those who went without food for 3 hours, those who fasted for 12 hours, and a group that got a protein shake right after. Afterward, everyone took a bra
Ever wondered how space travel affects astronauts' brains? It turns out, long missions have some interesting effects. Recently, NASA scientists checked how 25 astronauts' brains handled six months on the International Space Station (ISS). They used a special test called the "cognition battery" to se
Last week, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and the Rhode Island Department of Education reached a deal in a long legal battle over school funding. They agreed to increase property taxes starting July 2025 to funnel more money into schools. So, what's next for the schools under state control? Two nota
Did you know that three big-name publications have been quietly pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars from teachers' unions? These outlets—The New Republic, American Prospect, and Courier Newsroom—have collectively grabbed $905, 000 from the American Federation of Teachers and the National Educ
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is making waves by calling on leaders of "sanctuary cities" to explain why they deserve federal funding. These cities typically don't help the federal government enforce tough immigration laws. Greene, now heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) u
You might have heard about the CHIPS and Science Act. It's a big deal in the tech world, and recently, Rocket Lab scored big time with a funding boost. The US Department of Commerce has promised up to $23. 9 million to help Rocket Lab make more space-grade solar cells. These tiny powerhouses fuel up
Did you know that some kids aren't getting the special education they really need? As someone who used to work in a middle school, I saw this firsthand. Some parents knew the law and could argue for better services, while others couldn't. This isn't fair, is it? A recent article talked about fights
Meet Carl Pei, a 34-year-old entrepreneur who co-founded OnePlus. After leaving the company, he embarked on a new journey with Nothing—a smartphone venture. Why smartphones? Because, as Pei explains, they're the biggest consumer product in the world, with a billion sold each year. He believes that i
