In the heart of Prague, a crowd gathered on Tuesday, turning the Old Town Square into a stage for democracy. The protest was about keeping public broadcasters free from government interference. Officials had promised to end the licence fee that viewers pay each month, shifting all money into t
A $200 million donation from a Silicon Valley investor and Nvidia board member is reshaping USC’s future, but the move also highlights a growing divide in higher education. The gift will rename the School of Advanced Computing, fund AI research across disciplines, and help recruit top talent—but cri
On a sunny April afternoon, a small but lively gathering took place behind the medical center’s main building. Gray smoke from slow-cooked meat curled upward as people carried paper plates and plastic cups between picnic tables. Unlike big-city festivals with flashy booths, this event felt like a lo
Lawmakers are pushing a nearly $72 billion funding plan that would send over $1 billion to the Secret Service and other agencies. The plan includes money for upgrades, though it’s unclear how much will go toward a new White House ballroom. President Trump has said private donors would cover the $400
Bitwise is ending two of its crypto‑linked exchange‑traded funds, one that mixed Bitcoin and Ethereum with U. S. Treasuries and another that focused on Web3 companies. The last chance for investors to buy new shares is May 21, after which the funds will close. Their final net asset value will be set
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her backing for Karen Bass, the current mayor of Los Angeles, as she seeks another term. Harris praised Bass for tackling major city problems: a historic drop in homelessness, crime rates that are lower than they’ve been since the 1960s, and standing up
San Diego County could soon ask its residents to pay a little more at the cash register to fund services that many agree are stretched thin. Volunteers backing a half-cent sales-tax boost just delivered 151, 000 signatures—far more than the 103, 000 needed to land the question on the November ballot
The recent change in Hungary’s political leadership has sparked excitement among investors. With a new premier promising stronger ties to the financial world, firms are looking for fresh opportunities. A small quantitative hedge fund in Budapest is planning to grow its team from twelve to sixt
A man who lives outside Britain has given more than £24 million to a UK political party that is currently the most popular in opinion polls. The donor, who owns part of a huge digital currency company, has used his wealth to help the party grow. His money is linked to a stablecoin that moves bill
Colorado plans to give K-12 schools nearly $195 million more next year, but that might not go as far as it seems. Lawmakers agreed to boost per-student funding by $440, bringing the total to over $12, 000 per child. Still, many rural schools worry the increase won’t cover rising costs or plug budget
