On July 1, 2025, a wave of startups secured major funding to push boundaries in AI, robotics, and sustainability. Genesis AI, a robotics software startup, launched with a massive $105 million seed round. This company aims to build a foundational AI model for robots, helping them tackle complex tasks
Harvard University is under fire after a federal probe concluded that the prestigious school failed to shield Jewish students from harassment. The investigation, carried out by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights, uncovered a troubling pattern of antisemitism o
In the world of dating apps, speed and quantity often win over quality and depth. Most apps focus on quick sign-ups and endless swipes, but what if there was a better way? Sitch, a new dating app, is trying to change the game by combining human matchmaking skills with artificial intelligence. Unlik
New York City is in the spotlight again, but not for its usual reasons. President Trump has made a bold statement about the city's future funding. He said that if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral election, things could get tough. Trump warned that federal money might be cut off i
In many rural parts of the country, schools are struggling to provide adequate mental health support for their students. In some areas, there is only one mental health professional for every 1, 100 students. This lack of resources is especially concerning given the high rates of depression, anxiety,
Chicago's schools are in a tough spot. The new leader, Macquline King, just told everyone that the money trouble is worse than they thought. They need to find $730 million, which is a lot more than they expected. This means big decisions are coming. King is new to the job, but she knows it's her jo
New York City is facing a big problem. A candidate named Zohran Mamdani is leading in the mayoral race. He's a democratic socialist with big ideas. He wants to freeze rents, create city-owned supermarkets, and make public transit free. He plans to pay for these things by taxing corporations and the
Senators from both parties have raised strong objections to the Trump administration's proposal to slash $9 billion in federal funding. This money supports public broadcasting and various foreign aid programs. The plan targets the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds local TV and r
A federal judge in Washington state made a big call. She told the Trump administration to start giving money to 14 states again. This money is for building electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The administration had frozen these funds, which were supposed to help states install high-speed chargers along
In a bold move, legal representatives from over 20 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken the Trump administration to court. Their target? Billions of dollars in funding cuts that hit everything from crime prevention to food security and scientific research. The lawsuit, filed in Boston, is a di
