Government money has long shaped what American researchers study. In 1945, President Truman wanted an agency that paid scientists to discover how the world works. That agency became the National Science Foundation. Today, one out of every ten federal research dollars for U. S. universities comes fro
Governor Mikie Sherrill is pushing hard to make sure New Jersey shines during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At a press gathering in Hackensack on May 26, she revealed the Welcome World Rewards Program. This new effort is part of a partnership with the New York‑New Jersey Host Committee and aims to bring
Scott Coker is trying to launch a new MMA league by 2027 with $60 million behind it. The league will focus on just one weight class at first, running a big tournament-style event. But Aljamain Sterling, a former UFC champion, isn’t convinced this is the best way to grab fans’ attention. Tournaments
Government plans to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset are moving forward quietly behind the scenes. A key advisor, Patrick Witt, confirmed that an announcement is coming soon—though details remain under wraps. The effort, led by the White House’s digital assets team, focuses on setting up a legal fram
Scottie Scheffler’s name keeps popping up when people talk about slow play. He and his teammates, Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick, started their round on the first tee at 8:40 a. m. Yet by the time they reached the tenth hole, more than three hours had passed. That pace would push a full round o
Scott-Vincent Borba is trading in his glamorous past for a much quieter life. Once a big name in the cosmetics world as the co-founder of e. l. f. Cosmetics, he now stands on the verge of becoming a Catholic priest. His journey from a luxury-filled life to this new path shows how life plans can shif
Gov. Brad Little, the sitting governor of Idaho, has pulled in more cash for his 2026 campaign than any other candidate vying for statewide office. By the week before the primary, he had collected roughly $1. 8 million, according to the state’s official finance database. This total surpasses the
Governments are taking different steps to limit how young people use social media. Some countries want to block access entirely for certain age groups. Others are pushing for stricter checks before kids can sign up. The moves come after years of warnings about how too much screen time can affect men
Governments worldwide are cutting fuel taxes to ease pain at the pump, but critics warn these quick fixes could backfire. Temporary breaks in gas taxes, seen in some U. S. states and European nations, might sound like good news for drivers but they shrink funds for roads and bridges. That money gap
Governor Wes Moore recently hinted at backing open primaries during a TV interview, calling Maryland’s current voting system outdated. That’s a big deal because most Americans now want more flexible election rules. If Moore really means what he said, he should use his next legislative session to mak
