Holyoke is taking a big step to fix its money problems. The City Council has sent a plan to create a new finance department to a smaller group for review. This plan is all about making sure the city handles its money better and has the right people in charge. The state has been giving Holyoke advic
California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, decided to skip the traditional budget reveal, leaving his finance chief to deliver the news. The state is facing a $3 billion deficit, but the real concern is that this number could balloon to $22 billion next year. The budget, nearly $349 billion, is a gamble,
Dan Lanning's path to becoming a top college football coach is a testament to hard work and strong values. Born in North Kansas City, Missouri, in 1986, he spent his early years on a farm in Richmond, Missouri. This rural upbringing instilled in him a strong work ethic and a sense of responsibility
Gallbladder cancer is a serious disease. It is the most common cancer of the bile ducts. Finding new treatments is very important. Researchers have found something promising. It is called total glucosides of paeony, or TGP. This comes from a traditional Chinese herb called Bai Shao. TGP does two im
The CDC recently updated its childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of recommended shots from 18 to 11. This change has sparked concern among Massachusetts officials, who are urging parents to stay informed and prioritize their children's health. At a press conference held at Boston Childr
Republicans are starting to stand up to Trump. This is a big deal because they usually go along with whatever he says. They are focusing on important issues like health care and housing. But Trump is still in charge of most of the party. Trump has been busy with lots of different things. He wants t
In Minneapolis, ICE's recent actions have stirred up a lot of fear. People there have been trying to protect their neighbors from ICE by setting up alert systems and protesting. They believed that even in this political climate, they had rights that would protect them from ICE's aggressive tactics.
Spartanburg has seen a troubling start to the year 2026, with three lives lost in just seven days. The victims, Tyson Hall, Gregario Julian Lizama Tenorio, and Thomas Raheem, were all killed in separate incidents, according to police reports. The first tragedy struck on New Year's Day when Tenorio,
The U. S. Treasury Department is stepping up its game to monitor money moving out of the country. This isn't about stopping people from sending money to their families abroad. It's about making sure the cash isn't coming from shady sources, like welfare fraud or stolen funds. Some banks and money t
Business owners today are in a tough spot. They want AI to make things easier, but they're scared it might mess up important tasks. They worry AI could give wrong answers, upset customers, or break systems that took years to build. AI is everywhere now. In 2024, most companies used AI in some way.
