The stars shone brightly, despite the cloudy sky, as celebrities and art enthusiasts gathered for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's (LACMA) 13th Art + Film Gala. The event, chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow, honored artist Simone Leigh and filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. Michael G
So, who's up for a night of space tales and fine wine? Viticulturist Greg Olsen, a man who knows a thing or two about both, will be the star guest at Frost Lounge in Doylestown this November. He's the third person to have ever paid for a trip to space, and he'll be sharing his out-of-this-world expe
Long Island lawmakers are calling for a bigger budget for pediatric cancer research. Currently, only 4% of the National Institutes of Health's $47. 1 billion budget goes to common childhood cancers. This includes cancers like brain tumors, lymphoma, and leukemia. Other types of childhood cancer don'
Two political groups have raised over a million bucks to influence Dallas voters. Together for Dallas and Dallas United for Progress are fighting against three city reforms suggested by local hero, Dallas Hero. These reforms aim to improve public safety and keep the city officials accountable. Both
In the heart of South Carolina, a dad's creative response to his son's dinosaur request has turned into a powerful symbol for breast cancer awareness. Chris Price, a local artist and handyman, started this journey in 2022 when his son Fowler asked for a dinosaur sculpture. The result was Lex, a 20-f
Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, founded just last year, is reportedly in early talks to raise billions of dollars. The new funding round could value the company at a whopping $40 billion. This comes just five months after a $6 billion funding round that valued xAI at $24 billion. Why the huge jump? Sil
In a significant move, South Carolina's Attorney General, Alan Wilson, is all set to unveil substantial grants aimed at aiding crime victims in the Lowcountry. The announcement is scheduled for Thursday morning at 11, with Louise Carson, the executive director of the Children’s Recovery Center, join
In a big boost for the tech industry, a research center in upstate New York has been chosen to lead the way in cutting-edge semiconductor technology. The Albany NanoTech complex is set to receive a whopping $825 million in funding. This money comes from the federal government, aiming to keep the Uni
You might be wondering why tuberculosis (TB) is making headlines again. Well, last year, the number of new TB cases hit an all-time high since 1995, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Let's break it down. Imagine a world map. Now, think about 8. 2 million new TB cases spread across i
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid is being tested in stages before its full launch. The U. S. Department of Education says it's on track for the upcoming academic year. So far, some students have been using the 2025-26 FAFSA in beta tests that started in October. It will be available
