Michigan spent over $1. 8 billion helping big companies with tax breaks and cash awards since 2022. The goal? Bring jobs and investments to the state. So far, only a fraction of those promises have turned into real hiring. In 2025, just 1, 846 jobs were created by companies getting SOAR funds—far be
Massachusetts just set aside another $300 million to keep public workers' health plans running until summer. Lawmakers pushed this through fast, signing the bill the same day it cleared both chambers. The money targets the Group Insurance Commission, which handles health plans for roughly 460, 000 p
Jackie Chan, the martial‑arts icon, turns 72 today. Born in Hong Kong, he has turned every film set into a playground for action and comedy. His birthday is celebrated by fans worldwide who remember his daring stunts and heartfelt charity work. Russell Crowe, the New Zealand actor famous for epic r
The 24th annual gala hosted by the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation pulled in almost $1. 4 million, a win for programs that touch more than 40, 000 people each year with arts education and community outreach. A crowd of over 340 guests filled the venue, where the star was Tony‑Award winner Idi
For the second year in a row, a new budget plan suggests slashing NASA’s science spending by nearly half. If passed, missions studying planets, stars, and Earth’s climate could be delayed or scrapped entirely. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch soon, and missions to Titan and near-
Richmond is testing a new plan to hand out housing aid money without going through usual city channels. Instead of using government workers, private groups will decide who gets the funds. Officials hope this will speed things up and reach people faster. The move raises questions. Why switch to outs
In a federal research office, one word was banned from conversations. “Climate” and its cousins were off limits after a memo from top USDA officials told staff to steer clear of over 100 phrases that could hint at climate science. The order came in March, and it forced scientists to rewrite their pr
The Ravenna School Board will meet on April 7 to talk about a new elementary school that the district hopes to build without asking voters for extra money. The meeting starts at 4 p. m. in the board office on East Summit Street, where an architect will show a design that would rely largely on fundin
Spring Cove School District faces a $2 million gap for the 2026‑27 school year. The district plans to spend about $34 million, while revenue is only $32 million, a difference that could threaten programs and maintenance. The projected costs are up 2. 5 percent from last year, whereas revenue grew
April 5 brings a mix of well‑known faces and historic figures turning another year older. Among the modern stars, actor Sterling K. Brown marks his 50th birthday and has already earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting role in 2024. Meanwhile, Lily James celebrates 37 years of life after starr
