Twelve companies just joined the Fortune 500, a list that ranks America’s biggest businesses by revenue. To qualify, each had to bring in at least $7. 5 billion in 2026. Their paths to the list show how tech, healthcare, and energy are reshaping what it means to be a corporate giant. Some of these
Skokie is considering letting voters decide in November whether to support a $53 million bond issue for new parks and upgrades. The plan includes creating Channelside Park South on an old industrial site and expanding Sports Park East with better sports fields and facilities. If passed, property tax
Shawnee County has taken a quiet but important step toward breathing new life into a historic downtown building. Officials recently approved a plan to support upgrades for Hotel Topeka, a project that could reshape part of the city center. The move allows up to $7 million in bonds to be issued, but
Different countries don’t give people the same access to life-saving heart devices. Across Europe and parts of Asia, some patients receive pacemakers, defibrillators, or special heart pumps quickly. Others wait months or never get them at all. This gap isn’t just about having hospitals nearby. It al
An Italian court recently made a decision that turns heads in the business world. A Japanese parent company was in tight financial spot. Its Italian branch stepped in to guarantee a loan without demanding any fee. The Italian Supreme Court said thumbs up to this move. Why? Because the parent's troub
Vermont is taking big steps to tackle its growing housing crisis by investing $28 million to build 241 affordable apartments across seven towns. This push comes as the state faces rising construction costs and a sharp increase in homelessness since 2020—both nearly doubling in that time. With demand
Back in the late 1990s, softball in Lubbock barely got a second glance. Few games aired on the radio, and the sport struggled to compete with baseball for attention. Fast forward to today, and the Texas Tech softball team has flipped the script. Fans now plan their schedules around games, with stand
Michigan is facing a tough housing problem. Prices keep climbing and many young adults can't afford to buy a home. The issue isn't just about money. Rules and regulations make it harder to build new houses. These rules don't just slow down construction. They also limit choices for families looking f
Every year, college baseball teams face a tough choice when scheduling late-season games. A hidden ranking called RPI decides which teams make the tournament, but it works in strange ways. If a strong team beats a weak opponent, it barely helps their RPI. But if they lose to that same team, their RP
In 2025, a well-known opinion writer lost her position after posting about political violence online. The newspaper claimed her statement broke internal rules, put staff at risk, and damaged their image. Now, she’s taking legal action to prove her dismissal was unfair, arguing it violated her right
