In the recent Illinois primary races, tech companies spent large sums to influence outcomes, but their impact was uneven. The cryptocurrency sector poured more than $10 million into a super PAC that opposed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s campaign, yet she still secured the Democratic nomination.
The 2024 food guide has flipped the classic diet chart, swapping grains for protein and dairy. Experts say the move could reshape what kids eat in schools and how grocery labels read. Nutritionist Shana Spence points out that the new chart favors meats, eggs and full‑fat dairy. She worries
The stock market often sees strange swings in certain companies. AMC Entertainment’s shares are one example today. They’re up nearly 2% right now, but the story behind the numbers is more interesting than the headline. A big reason for the buzz is something called a shelf offering. This lets certai
The Oscars faced a noticeable drop in viewers during Conan O'Brien's second year as host, with numbers falling compared to his debut. About 17. 9 million people watched the 98th Academy Awards on ABC or Hulu, marking a 9% decline from his first year. That first year, after the pandemic, saw a big su
Three of the last four national champions also won their conference, and that trend still matters for 2026. The ACC’s Duke, the Big 12’s Arizona, the Big East’s St. John’s, Purdue from the Big Ten and Arkansas of the SEC all snagged titles this season. They are often seen as safe bets for deep runs
In the United States, people who say they have no religious affiliation—often called “nones”—now outnumber Catholics and trail Protestants by only a few points. Although many of these nones still believe in God, they differ from traditional churchgoers in ways that can affect society. Studies show t
A federal judge recently stopped prosecutors from asking for documents tied to renovations at the U. S. Federal Reserve’s headquarters. The judge also blocked requests for testimony from Fed Chair Jerome Powell about those expenses. The judge argued there was little proof of wrongdoing but plenty of
A federal court recently ruled against a plan that would have frozen trillions in federal aid. The case involved the Trump administration’s attempt to pause spending on government programs back in early 2025. The pause affected up to $3 trillion, covering grants, loans, and other financial support.
Tree planting is a big idea for fighting climate change. Scientists tested how different amounts and locations of new forests affect the Earth’s temperature using a detailed computer model. They looked at three scenarios with different sizes and spreads of reforestation. The results were clear: add
The Kremlin has denied a claim that U. S. President Donald Trump is drifting away from the Ukraine peace process, saying the opposite is true. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian officials had read a Financial Times article that suggested Trump was more focused on Iran, but Russia disagrees with
