Lake Worth Independent School District is under the microscope. The Texas Education Agency is thinking about taking over the district. Why? Because the district has been getting "F" grades for too long. The Commissioner of Education, Mike Morath, recently visited the district to see things for himse
Last weekend, huge crowds gathered in cities all over the country for the "No Kings" protests. People were mad, but why? It's not because of Trump's tough policies on drugs, immigration, or crime. Most Americans actually agree with those policies. So, what's the deal? The protests were organized by
Laura Fortman, Maine's Commissioner of Labor, has been chosen for the American Swiss Foundation's 2025 Innovation Fellows program. This group brings together leaders from the U. S. and Switzerland to discuss workforce development and labor innovation. The program kicked off with a forum at Harvard'
Last weekend was a rollercoaster for sports bettors. The NFL saw some unexpected twists, while college football left many scratching their heads. Let's break it down. Favorites had a good run, especially in the NFL. They dominated most games, except for a couple of surprises. The Giants and Broncos
Laos is thinking about cutting off electricity to crypto miners by early 2026. This move aims to use the power for other industries that can boost the economy more, like AI data centers and electric vehicle production. Currently, crypto miners use about 150 megawatts, which is a lot less than the 50
Larissa Holquin's podcast, Sooner Girl Sports Pod, has become a platform for sharing compelling stories from the world of OU athletics. Since its launch in January, the podcast has grown significantly, with episodes released every Wednesday. One of the most popular episodes featured Sarah Roberts, t
Last week, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw a massive surge in investments, pulling in over $3. 17 billion. This brought the total for the year to a staggering $48. 7 billion, already surpassing last year's record. Bitcoin funds alone accounted for $2. 6 billion, while Ethereum funds brought in $338 mi
Lachlan Murdoch is now at the helm of a media empire that his father, Rupert, built from the ground up. This empire includes Fox Corp. , which is home to Fox News, Fox Broadcasting, and Fox Sports. These divisions are the main sources of profit for the Murdoch family business. Newspapers are not La
Lactate, often seen as a byproduct of metabolism, has a secret life. It's not just waste. Recent research shows it can tag proteins, changing how genes work. This process, called lactylation, is a big deal. It affects everything from inflammation to cancer. First, let's talk about lactate. It's mad
Lawmakers are making a strong push to get to the bottom of a tragic helicopter crash that happened back in January. The crash, which involved a military helicopter and an American Airlines plane, resulted in the loss of 67 lives. Now, Representative Don Beyer is leading the charge to have the U. S.
