Variety is launching its first True Crime Summit during the SXSW festival, with Investigation Discovery as the main sponsor. The event will bring together leading voices from film, TV and podcasting to discuss why audiences worldwide keep turning to stories of mystery, justice and deception. The
A casino operator in Australia has reached an agreement to restructure its debt with a major financial group. The deal is expected to replace the company’s current borrowing and give it extra cash to support a turnaround strategy. The agreement is still in draft form, so it does not guarantee a f
A new learning hub is opening its doors for kids in Ogle and Lee counties who need a different classroom vibe. The place is called the Chana Education Center, and it’s built to help students who face anxiety, trauma, or learning differences thrive. Instead of a huge lecture hall, Chana offers a t
South Portland’s girls basketball squad has had to shift its game plan this season. Because the Maine Principals’ Association moved many schools into Class A, the early rounds of the state tournament now take place at the Portland Expo Center instead of on a team’s own gym. The change means ev
THORChain, a network that lets people swap digital coins without needing permission, has become the center of a debate about who really runs it. The project claims that decisions are made by node operators voting together, but recent incidents have shown a single administrator can pause the whole sy
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Health care in the United States costs almost one‑fifth of the country’s economic output, far more than other rich nations. The reasons lie in how the system is organized, funded and run, rather than in medical technology alone. Across the world there are four main ways to deliver health services.
In Springfield, big changes are happening in the school system. Eight schools are getting ready to leave the Empowerment Zone and go back to being run by the Springfield School Department. This is a first for the state, and it's a big deal. The schools that are moving are Duggan Academy, Van Sickle
In 2017, a chance meeting with Jeff Bezos left a lasting impression. Sitting at a dinner in Italy, the owner of the Washington Post spoke passionately about investing in journalism. He promised to grow the newsroom and turn the paper around. At the time, this was encouraging news. Many media outlets
A recent deal between California and Britain to work together on clean energy has sparked some strong reactions. The agreement focuses on things like wind power and aims to open up California's market to British companies. But not everyone is on board with this plan. Former President Donald Trump h
