Ukraine is getting a big financial helping hand to keep its energy and water systems running smoothly. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Naftogaz, Ukraine's main energy company, have just signed a deal to provide hundreds of millions of euros. This money is crucial because Russia's attacks on U
Democrats in the U. S. Senate recently showed a rare moment of unity. Seven Democrats, including John Fetterman from Pennsylvania and Angus King from Maine, joined Republicans to end the longest government shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days. During this time, many federal workers and
Small businesses often struggle to get loans from traditional banks. Banks want collateral, a long track record, and high credit scores. Many small businesses can't meet these requirements. This leaves them with limited options, like using personal credit cards or borrowing from friends and family.
Louisiana's infrastructure is in a tough spot. It's not just about the money, but also the age of the structures and the increasing number of extreme weather events. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state a "C-" overall, which is a slight improvement from the last report. But don't g
Oregon's lawmakers claim they've finally met the school funding targets set by the Quality Education Commission. This is the first time in 25 years they've said this. But not everyone is convinced. The commission said the state needed $13. 5 billion to fully fund schools. Lawmakers approved $11. 36
China is now a top player in global science, ranking fifth in scientific publications. The number of times Chinese research is cited has been growing fast. This growth is especially noticeable in areas like nanotechnology, where China is now second only to the USA. Money for research and developmen
Ideosphere, a startup with big dreams, wants to use crypto prediction markets to fund early-stage science. The idea is to take the money flowing into crypto gambling and redirect it towards research that traditional investors find too risky. Rei Jarram, one of the co-founders, believes that predicti
The U. S. House of Representatives hurried back to Washington, dealing with major travel disruptions caused by the ongoing government shutdown. With countless flights grounded, some representatives chose alternative travel methods. One Republican representative from Wisconsin decided to drive 16 hou
Ripple Labs recently closed a huge funding round in 2025, raising $500 million at a $40 billion valuation. This money came from big names like Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities, showing that traditional finance is taking Ripple seriously. But what does this mean for XRP, the company's
Valar Atomics, a tech startup based in the Los Angeles area, is making waves in the energy sector with its advanced nuclear technology. The company has recently secured $130 million in funding, bringing its total funding to over $150 million. This investment round was led by Snowpoint Ventures, Day
