Billionaires are changing how they give money to causes. Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have stopped funding FWD, a group that pushes for immigration and criminal justice reform. They supported this group for ten years. Now, they want to focus on AI and science instead. Zuckerberg's mo
Newtown's finance board had a busy night. They checked the town's money situation and made some big decisions. The town's savings, called the General Fund balance, grew a bit. It's now about $13. 46 million. That's good news because it means the town has a bit more money set aside for unexpected thi
The Kansas City Chiefs are making a big move. They are leaving Missouri for Kansas in 2031. This news caught many people off guard, especially politicians in Missouri. Missouri House Speaker Jonathan Patterson admitted it was a shock. He said, "No matter how long we thought about this, it's still a
Kansas is investing a massive amount of money into a new stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs. The total cost is expected to be around $3 billion, with the state contributing a significant portion of that, approximately $1. 8 billion. This is a lot of public funds being allocated to a private sports t
Maine's counties have a lot of money, but no one is keeping track of it. This is not a small issue. It's a big problem that has been ignored for too long. Washington County is a clear example. They are missing $11 million. This is not pocket change. Other counties are in the same boat. The money wa
In 2025, science took a big hit. The government decided to cut back on spending for research. This affected many areas, like space exploration, health studies, and weather science. People who work in these fields are worried. They think these cuts might make the U. S. fall behind other countries in
EU leaders had a lot on their plates during their final meeting of the year. While the official agenda focused on EU expansion, the real talk was about Ukraine's financial future. The initial plan was to use frozen Russian assets in Belgium to fund Ukraine, but this idea faced strong opposition. Be
New York has a big problem. It's not collecting the right info to make sure students get their fair share of college money. The state has a law that says schools must report how many students fill out the FAFSA form. This form is key to unlocking over $1 billion in federal aid. But the state won't s
Mickey Lee, known for her time on "Big Brother, " is currently in the ICU. She's been through a tough time with multiple heart stoppages. This all started because of complications from the flu. Right now, she's in critical but stable condition. Her family shared this news on Instagram. They said Mi
Archaeology is more than just digging up old stuff. It's a way to understand how people lived, interacted, and changed over time. Right now, archaeologists in the U. S. are facing a big challenge. The government has cut funding for research, and old ways of thinking are holding back new discoveries.
