The nonprofit in Minnesota was meant to help the community, but it ended up draining $6. 5 million for private use. The money went to luxury cars, trips to Las Vegas, and other personal expenses of its leaders. One executive used the charity’s money to pay his child support and a tax bill he owed
Pregnancy weight gain can influence how a baby grows, but scientists have not always known when the impact shows up. Researchers studied the link between a mother’s weekly weight gain and how much her baby grows in that same week. They discovered that the effect of gaining weight does not happ
The coast guard in Taiwan says it has chased a Chinese research vessel away from waters close to the island. The ship, named “Tongji, ” is only a year old and was spotted 29 nautical miles southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip, just outside the country’s restricted zone. The Taiwanese officers observed
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will head a delegation to South Korea for trade talks with U. S. counterparts on May 12‑13, the Ministry of Commerce announced. The meetings aim to build on agreements made in earlier talks and a 2023 summit in Busan, where leaders of both countries discussed key ec
The U. S. plans to honor mothers on a single day, yet the rest of the year can feel less supportive. A survey shows that 88 % of Americans intend to mark Mother’s Day, with many buying gifts or planning parties. Roughly half will give flowers, and a third will send cards. The average gift costs abou
The study looks at how Chinese state‑owned companies do in environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas. Instead of treating each factor separately, it examines how different “institutional logics” combine to shape outcomes. The researchers used a method called fsQCA and analysed data from
Many banks and financial groups say they are excited about new AI tools, but they’re also worried that recent college graduates rely too much on them. A New York firm once bragged about its 2025 interns, calling them “true AI natives. ” These students grew up with smart software and generative mo
Churches across the U. S. are facing an unseen crisis: fewer people are stepping up to serve as spiritual leaders. Over the past few years, training programs for pastors and priests haven’t just slowed down—they’re shrinking. Schools that prepare clergy have seen a sharp drop in students, with some
Western Montana’s Republican voters now have a tough choice to make in June. After Congressman Ryan Zinke announced a surprise retirement, a pack of candidates rushed to claim his spot in the House. The district covers 16 counties, stretching from the Idaho border to the Canadian line. What started
Backlash delivered exactly what wrestling needs when big shows fall short. While WrestleMania sometimes struggles to keep up quality, this smaller event brought sharp action and moved important storylines forward. Two rising stars won matches, another performer grew stronger despite losing, and a ne
