Northwestern University has settled a dispute with the federal government. They will pay $75 million. This deal ends a long investigation. The government had accused the university of unfair treatment. They also froze the school's federal funds. The settlement requires Northwestern to change some p
The EU is in a tough spot. They need to find a way to help Ukraine financially, but Belgium is making it hard. Belgium wants some serious guarantees before they agree to use Russian assets to help Ukraine. This is making the EU leaders think of a backup plan. The EU might have to borrow money to gi
Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the federal government. This is to settle claims of antisemitism and discrimination on campus. The deal also requires the school to take steps to protect Jewish students and staff. The university must create clear policies for protests and dem
The crypto world is buzzing again as Bitcoin (BTC) has finally broken through the $90, 000 barrier after a tough stretch. This rebound has brought some relief to Bitcoin ETF holders, who were feeling the pinch when prices dipped below the key $89, 600 mark. Cathie Wood, the big boss at ARK Invest,
The UK and EU were in a tough spot over a big defense fund. The EU wanted a huge fee for UK companies to join in. The UK said it wouldn't pay any price. Both sides talked a lot but couldn't agree. The UK said it was sad they couldn't make a deal. The EU said maybe they can talk again later. The def
In Maine, about 50, 000 high school students are part of sports teams, which is a fraction of the total 172, 000 students. Lately, there's been a lot of debate about transgender students playing in girls' sports. This issue has caught the eye of national figures and state lawmakers. Some people arg
The Louvre Museum in Paris is making headlines again, but this time it's not about art theft or long lines. The museum has decided to raise ticket prices for visitors from outside the European Economic Area. This includes countries like the United States, Britain, and Russia. Starting January 14, th
New York City is at a crossroads. The outgoing city comptroller, Brad Lander, is pushing for a major shift in how the city's pension funds are managed. He wants to move away from BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, due to concerns about climate change. This is a big deal because BlackRock
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) recently made headlines with a massive $55 billion deal to acquire EA, the company behind popular games like Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC. However, this move has raised eyebrows, as reports suggest that the PIF is now struggling to find more money to spe
Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee is investing $28 million to revamp its behavioral health department. This two-year project aims to modernize and expand the facility, which currently serves around 60 patients. The hospital plans to keep the department running during construction. Funding for th
