In Austin, Minnesota, a big push is happening to boost science education. The Hormel Institute is leading the charge, asking for a hefty $5 million from the state to expand its Minnesota Bioimaging Center (MiBC). This isn't just about building new spaces; it's about creating opportunities for studen
In a surprising turn of events, people relying on SNAP benefits will get more money this November than first thought. The USDA figured out a mistake in their calculations. They initially planned to cut benefits by half. But now, they're only reducing them by 35%. This means eligible folks will recei
Texas Christian University just got a huge surprise. Someone gave them $40 million to help their science and engineering programs grow. This is the biggest gift they've ever gotten for these programs in their 25-year history. The money comes from Louise Dilworth Davis. She went to TCU a long time a
Strategy, a company known for its big Bitcoin bets, has been buying less of the cryptocurrency lately. This slowdown comes as the firm hits a turning point, with its financial strategies shifting to keep the Bitcoin purchases going. Recently, Strategy introduced new ways to get money, like a euro-b
A Christian school in Vermont is making waves by challenging a new state law that changes how public tuition dollars are handed out. The Mid Vermont Christian School argues that the law, Act 73, is unfairly cutting religious schools out of the funding loop. They claim the law was designed to exclude
A new gadget called the Stream Ring is making waves in the tech world. It's a ring that records your voice and uses AI to mimic it back to you. The idea is to make it feel like you're talking to yourself. The ring has a microphone and a touchpad. You press the touchpad to record your thoughts. The r
Ripple, a big name in digital money, just got a huge boost. They raised $500 million, making them worth $40 billion. This isn't just about money, though. It's about growing and getting better. Ripple isn't just about payments anymore. They're doing more, like keeping digital money safe and helping
South Carolina is facing a big problem. Many families struggle to find good and affordable child care. This is because there aren't enough people working in child care. From 2018 to 2022, around 2, 500 early childhood educators left their jobs. Why? Low pay and few benefits. Most child care workers
The U. S. Senate is in a tough spot, trying to figure out how to reopen the government. It's been a long five weeks, and the shutdown is about to set a record as the longest in history. Both Republicans and Democrats are talking, but they can't seem to agree on anything. Senators from both sides ha
The EU is facing a tough situation. They want to help Ukraine with money in 2026 and 2027. The plan is to use frozen Russian assets, mostly held in Belgium. These assets could be turned into a loan for Ukraine. But there are some big hurdles to overcome. First, Belgium has concerns. They want guara
