The study looks at ways to make historic buildings in Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia greener. Instead of tearing them down or rebuilding, the researchers test “retrofitting” – adding new materials that come from plants and other renewable sources. First, the team measures how much energy a buildi
Alaska’s state budget talks just got heated over how much money each resident should get from the Permanent Fund dividend—a yearly cash payout meant to share oil wealth. A key committee voted 6-5 to move forward with a plan that could send residents around $3, 800 each, but only if they dip deep int
Lebanon’s skies turned loud again on Friday evening when Israel launched airstrikes near Beirut’s southern suburbs. The Israeli military called it an attack on militant "infrastructure, " but offered no details about damage or casualties. Hours earlier, residents in seven neighborhoods got urgent wa
Analysts from China Renaissance and Jefferies keep a “Buy” recommendation for Maoyan Entertainment, the Chinese film‑ticketing and streaming firm. Both firms set their target price at around HK$6. 80 to HK$7. 40, showing confidence in the company’s future growth. Maoyan reported earnings for the
A recent review from CSC Financial says it still believes China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd. is a good buy, aiming for HK$56. 79 per share. CMB International Securities echoes this view with a target of HK$53. 58, showing confidence in the company’s future. The firm posted solid result
A high school in Waukegan made a smart move by putting 932 solar panels on its big roof. The school used to pay a lot for electricity—now it saves over $94, 000 every year. That money now helps teens from families with fewer resources go to college instead of going toward power bills. The panels do
Bitcoin has officially stepped into the world of traditional credit, thanks to a new bond issued in New Hampshire. The project, called Waverose Finance, uses the cryptocurrency as collateral for a $100 million bond that Moody’s rated with a provisional Ba2. The deal is wrapped in a taxable revenue‑b
In the early hours of Wednesday, April 1, police in Queens responded to a frantic call about gunfire inside an apartment on 84th Street. Officers discovered two young people, an 18‑year‑old woman and a 20‑year‑old man, both fatally wounded. The victims were reported to be in a relationship and share
The transition from winter to summer in New England is proving slower than usual. Ocean temperatures stay near 40 degrees, which keeps the air from warming quickly and can bring sudden wind changes that push cooler air in. Over the past week, Boston has seen six rapid temperature shifts, moving f
Wall Street research firm Bernstein thinks crypto‑linked shares are close to a bottom as the market heads into first‑quarter earnings. The sector has lost about 60 % of its value since reaching highs in October 2025, creating large opportunities for investors. Geopolitical tensions and short‑term
