The City of Asheville is exploring a temporary halt on new data centers. City staff plans to discuss a framework for this moratorium at a June 16 meeting. If approved by the committee, the full council could vote as soon as June 23. This idea isn’t new in the area. Nearby towns like Boone, Canton,
A legal battle brewing since 2016 at St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School in Staten Island is nearing a possible courtroom showdown. The dispute involves three former staff members—teachers Maureen Smith and Thomas Rode, and guidance counselor Lawrence Boliak—who accuse the school’s leadership of foste
The Peruvian Amazon's Tamshiyacu Tahuayo region is famous for its wildlife—pink river dolphins, rare monkeys, giant otters, reptiles, and hundreds of bird species share the space with lush plants. Unlike many protected areas that exclude humans, this one invites people in, showing that nature and co
Scientists have created a clever system to spot very small doses of kanamycin, an antibiotic, in milk. Instead of relying just on enzymes stuck to DNA, they attached the walker to tiny magnetic beads. This trick helps separate the useful parts from the junk faster and more cleanly. Once kanamycin s
Scientists watched bubbles behave like kids in a crowded hallway when ultrasound waves and flowing liquid were applied together. Instead of floating freely, the bubbles split into two groups. Some clustered and jiggled intensely, bumping into each other and merging. Others stayed almost still, locke
Ramp, a fintech firm based in New York, just wrapped up a $750 million Series F raise that pushed its worth to about $44 billion. The fresh money will fuel new AI‑driven tools for businesses that use the platform. Investors in the round included many familiar names, from Founders Fund to Khosla Ven
The Norwegian Finance Ministry has opened a public discussion about updating its tax laws to match new OECD guidelines. The focus is on the January 2026 “side‑by-side” package, which adds fresh safety nets for companies. This move aims to cut paperwork and make the rules easier to follow for busin
Indonesia’s finance chief says investors are still confident, even as the currency and shares fall. He highlighted that government bonds attracted money in the first half of the year, showing steady demand for debt. The minister noted that during June’s early weeks, buyers poured funds into the n
The shift from traditional Medicare to Medicare Advantage is a hot topic for health‑budget planners. When more people choose MA plans, the usual Medicare pool shrinks and costs can move in unexpected ways. One effect is a “spillover” where savings built into MA plans trickle down to the remaining
The U. S. House of Representatives has recently passed a bill that will give Ukraine an additional $8 billion in military loans and extend support until 2027. This move marks a rare moment of cooperation across party lines, with many Republicans backing the package even though the current administra
