The European Investment Bank can still grow its loan portfolio, says President Nadia Calvino. She told reporters at a European summit that the bank is ready to help fund key EU goals, from defense and energy to business growth. Calvino explained that the bank’s owners – the EU member states – are
Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi plans a mid‑July trip to Washington, Washington, D. C. , aiming to strengthen ties with the United States and spark new trade and investment opportunities. He says the goal is to create a business climate that brings real benefits to Iraq’s economy and supports internal s
In the heart of Iowa’s Quad‑Cities, local leaders are revamping their approach to keeping residents safe. Instead of relying on old methods, they’re introducing new programs that focus on prevention and community involvement. The first step is to bring together schools, police departments, and neig
Encantos Media, a studio from Culver City, has spent the last decade turning a simple idea into a full‑blown family world. Its founder, Susie Jaramillo, saw that Latino families were being left out of mainstream media. She built a brand around songs, stories and characters that felt like home for th
When Rob Thomson was let go by the Philadelphia Phillies in late April, most people assumed he would turn his back on the team. Instead, he says he still watches every game and cheers them on. The Phillies have turned their season around since Thomson’s departure. They went from a rough 9‑19 start
"Summer heat can be overwhelming, but the cool mystery of a well‑crafted crime drama might just keep you refreshed. Many British series combine clever plots with strong characters, and the best of them can be found on both streaming platforms and traditional TV. These shows span decades, from medi
This summer, Loyalist Township is turning childhood curiosity into hands-on fun with Exploration Days, a series of free weekly workshops happening at two spots—Babcock Mill in Odessa and Bath Museum & Visitors Centre. From July to August, every Thursday and Friday, kids and adults can drop in betwee
Wisconsin just landed at the bottom of a national review that compared how well white and Black students finish school. The state didn’t just finish near the bottom—it finished last. Researchers looked at high-school diplomas, college degrees, test scores, and graduation rates. In every single measu
In medical radiation sciences, students training to be radiographers, ultrasound technicians, radiation therapists, or nuclear medicine experts often study in classrooms and labs. But what if their most valuable lessons came from each other instead of just teachers? Peer-assisted learning (PAL) flip
New forms of artificial molecules keep appearing in chemistry labs. These molecules often resemble tiny 3D puzzles made of metal and oxygen atoms, combined with organic parts. Scientists call them chiral polyoxometalates, or cPOMs for short. They stand out because they have a mirrored shape at the a
