Zohran Mamdani, a Queens-based state assembly member, has taken the reins as New York City's new mayor, winning a tight race against Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. His victory came on a platform promising affordable housing, stronger labor rights, and more social programs. Billionaire Bill Ackman,
The world is facing a tough climate crisis. The most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement, to limit global warming to 1. 5C, seems out of reach. Many countries have missed deadlines to set new emissions-cutting plans. However, there's a silver lining. Over $10 trillion has been invested in clean te
Mark Spain was a familiar face in many homes. His cheerful "Good morning, Sunshines, " on Facebook and his nightly news segments on ABC 13 News made him a beloved figure. But behind the scenes, a silent battle was unfolding. In November 2024, Mark's life took an unexpected turn. He woke up feeling u
A new fund, supported by MUFG and other investors, has raised $600 million to help countries deal with climate change. This fund, called the GAIA Climate Loan Fund, focuses on projects that make communities stronger against extreme weather like floods and droughts. The fund's goal is to show that p
Lente Cuenen's life is as unique as it is inspiring. She lives on a 50-foot blue-and-white boat named Zusje V, which she bought with a loan from her mother. Her home is snug, with a bed, a couch, a small TV, a toilet cubicle, a kitchen, and a workstation. The workstation is cluttered with curios, in
A new space has opened up at Flathead Valley Community College. It's called the Wachholz Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. It's a place where students and community members can turn their ideas into real businesses. The center is all about helping people solve problems and build things. It's n
Emotional awareness is a big deal. It helps us get along with others and understand ourselves better. A tool called the Levels of Emotional Awareness Scale (LEAS) has been around since 1990. It measures how well people can recognize and understand their own emotions and those of others. A recent st
In the world of sports, women have long been overlooked, but one investor saw an opportunity where others saw none. Alexis Ohanian, known for co-founding Reddit, took notice of the disparity in pay and attention given to women athletes. Back in 2019, he boldly stated that women's sports were underva
The UK is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to green energy in India. British International Investment (BII) has announced a $75 million investment in Blueleaf Energy. This move is part of a larger push to boost clean energy projects in Asia. The funds will go towards solar, wind, a
Chemistry is everywhere. It's in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the gadgets we use daily. Yet, most people don't realize how much chemistry affects their lives. Scientists often stay quiet, only talking to other experts. This is a problem. Scientists need to speak up. Their work isn't jus
