Maine’s coastal economy depends on science money that comes from Washington. When federal agencies like the National Science Foundation, NOAA, and NASA receive cuts, the ripple effects hit fishermen in Portland, aquaculture farms in Brunswick, and towns such as Machias that rely on data to protect t
OpenAI has pulled back on a quickly signed agreement to supply artificial intelligence tools to the U. S. Department of War, following criticism that the contract seemed rushed and risky. The company’s chief executive admitted on Monday night that the deal “looked opportunistic and sloppy, ” prom
The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for almost a month because lawmakers couldn’t agree on a budget or new rules for immigration officers. Kristi Noem, the DHS secretary, will speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about how this pause hurts everyday people. For exa
New York subway cars once carried posters for a dating app called Bidsy that promised to turn romance into an auction. The ads claimed it would let users “discover your true dating market value” by bidding on potential partners. Some commuters felt uneasy, saying the idea reduced people to a price t
The 2026 free‑agency window is shaping up differently from past years. Instead of a handful of superstar names, teams will see a surge of mid‑20s players who had solid rookie seasons and are now ready for bigger roles. This mix of young talent and experienced veterans makes the market unpredictab
Scientists and advocates have announced a fresh, independent body that will chart the future of autism studies. The new group aims to set priorities based on solid science, offering a counterpoint to a federal panel that many feel is tainted by questionable views. The federal committee was reshap
A former co‑founder of a major crypto exchange has once again claimed that Bitcoin could reach $250, 000 next year and climb even higher in 2027. He says this jump would happen because governments, especially the United States, will need to issue more money to keep voters happy and to pay for ongoin
Vertical Aerospace, a company focused on electric planes, will hold an online presentation to share its financial results for the last quarter and full year of 2025. The event is scheduled for March 24 at 08:30 am ET, and the discussion will be led by Chairman Dómhnal Slattery and CEO Stuart Simpson
Unrivaled’s playoffs in New York turned into a star‑studded event that filled the Barclays Center to capacity, pulling in fans and high‑profile names alike. The semi‑final matchups featured Vinyl, Phantom, Breeze and Mist fighting for a place in the championship on Wednesday. Ticket sales pushed gat
Three scholars from rural America, two of whom identify as queer—one Two‑Spirit and one transgender—took part in a gathering where people shared stories across age groups. They chose to study the event through collaborative autoethnography, a method that blends personal experience with academic anal
