The Howard County Board of Education is reconsidering its decision to delay renovations at Oakland Mills High School. This shift comes after strong advocacy from the school community and a board member's change of heart. The board had initially voted to postpone the renovations, but now, there's a
Big things are happening in the world of finance. A hedge fund called Numerai just raised a lot of money. They got $30 million from some serious investors. This includes big university endowments. Now, the company is worth $500 million. That's a huge jump from just a few years ago. Numerai is not y
CHAOS Industries, a defense tech firm based in Los Angeles, has just secured a massive $510 million investment. This brings their total funding to over $1 billion since they started in 2022. The company is known for creating advanced systems that help military personnel respond quickly to threats.
Tribal leaders are upset. They say the Education Department didn't talk to them before moving Native American education programs to other agencies. This move affects schools and colleges that serve Native students. The Education Department says it will hand over programs to the Department of Labor a
Rochelle Township High School has some good news to share. They got a "commendable" rating under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the past year. This rating is one step below the highest rating, "exemplary. " The school's score was 86. 73, which is better than the previous two years. In 202
High up on Roper Mountain, a big star has been shining for years. It's not a real mountain, but it's the first one you see when you come to Greenville. This star is special. It's been lighting up the night sky near Interstate 385. But soon, it will go dark. Don't worry, it's not forever. The star is
Wisconsin's public schools are facing a funding crunch for special education. The state is only covering 35% of the costs, way less than the 42% promised in the budget. This drop happened because schools spent more on special education than the state expected. Advocates are worried. They say this f
November 19, 2025, was a big day for tech startups. Lots of money moved around, especially in AI, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Companies that make tools for doctors, create AI music, or protect businesses from hackers got a lot of attention from investors. One company, Function Health, got $298 m
Oregon has taken a big step to keep health care accessible for many people. The state recently approved $7. 5 million in emergency funds to support Planned Parenthood centers. This money helps make up for lost Medicaid payments caused by a federal budget change. Planned Parenthood in Oregon was fac
Lambda, a company that runs AI data centers, just got a huge cash boost. They raised $1. 5 billion from a group led by TWG Global. This investment firm is run by some big names like Thomas Tull and Mark Walter. They have a lot of money to play with, including a $15 billion fund focused on AI. TWG ha
