Salish Kootenai College has secured a significant grant to enhance its STEM programs. This funding is a big deal because it supports education in science, technology, engineering, and math for Native American students. The college is located on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. This is a p
Poor countries are in a tough spot. They used to get a lot of money from richer nations to help with health, education, and fighting climate change. But now, that money is disappearing. The US has almost stopped giving aid. The UK is cutting back. Other countries are doing the same. This is a big de
In northern Virginia, Karlene Sinclair-Robinson is now focused on closing down the Community Business Partnership, a non-profit she once helped run as finance director. This organization, which has been around for nearly 30 years, is shutting its doors at the end of December. The reason? The Trump a
Chicago has a new plan to keep its public transport running smoothly. The idea is to use money that is already being collected, instead of asking people to pay more in taxes. This plan is expected to bring in about $1. 5 billion every year. Most of this money will come from sales tax on fuel and som
The government shutdown is causing a lot of trouble, but the White House is trying to make sure troops still get paid. They found money in different places to cover the paychecks. One big chunk came from a fund meant for research and development. They also took some from a fund for buying supplies a
Franklin D. Roosevelt once spoke about "new frontiers of the mind. " He believed that exploring these frontiers could lead to a better life for everyone. This idea was part of a report called "Science, the Endless Frontier. " It was written by Vannevar Bush and sent to President Truman. But guess wh
Germany has taken a significant step to support Holocaust survivors. They have promised over $1 billion to help these survivors live comfortably in their own homes. This is the biggest amount ever given for this purpose. The money will be used to take care of elderly survivors, many of whom are in t
Bevel, a startup from New York, is making waves in the health tech world. They just got $10 million to grow their AI health buddy. This buddy helps people see how their sleep, exercise, and food habits all connect. Most apps only track one thing, but Bevel brings it all together. The company has gr
In 2025, the Texas Lottery gave a big chunk of money to education and veterans. It sent $1. 77 billion to the Foundation School Fund. This money helps with teacher pay, classroom tech, special education, and even school trips. It also gave $31. 1 million to the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. This he
Oswego County is feeling the heat of the government shutdown. It's not just about politics; it's about real people and their daily struggles. The county already has a high poverty rate, and this shutdown is making things worse. It's putting essential services at risk, like food assistance, healthcar
