Andrew Llinares, who guided Fremantle’s worldwide entertainment lineup for three years, will leave his position in spring. He has not announced a successor; meanwhile the company’s global segment will report to CEO Jennifer Mullin until a new head is found. Llinares said he wants to return to hands‑
Ohio has secured almost fifteen million dollars from the federal government to support children from birth through age five. The state plans to use the money mainly for a mobile app that answers parents’ questions about child development, and also for training programs that teach early childhood edu
Foreign investors pulled nearly $10 billion out of Asian shares in the first week of February, a sharp jump from the $4 billion withdrawn in January. The sell‑off focused on South Korea and Taiwan, where fears of high AI‑related spending have shaken confidence in fast‑growing tech names. In that wee
A senior manager at a leading software firm talks about how staying strong in tough times is key for both parents and fresh hires. He leads the team that brings a smart assistant into company chat, showing how technology can help people adapt. In his own life, he tries to teach his children that
A popular online personality has just added a banking app to his growing list of businesses. The app, called Step, was created in 2018 and promises to help people learn about money and manage it easily. Back in 2021, Step raised more than $175 million from well‑known investors such as General Cataly
The Portland Water District is inviting students from its service area to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship before March 31. This award supports those aiming to work in fields that help keep water clean and safe. Eligible majors include wastewater treatment, HVAC, electrical work, automat
The city of Missoula recently shared three notable stories from its outdoors desk. First, a new trail has opened in the nearby hills, giving locals a fresh spot to hike. The trail’s path winds past scenic overlooks and offers easy access for families. Second, a conservation project has starte
In recent years, towns and cities around the globe have faced storms, disease outbreaks, and deep health gaps that test their strength. Researchers wanted to see how nurses can step in to help communities become tougher and more prepared for such challenges. They looked at many studies that describe
The study checked a short tool that measures how much people admire celebrities. It tested this tool on 367 college students, most of whom were women, in the United States. Researchers also asked about how much worry people feel for others, their levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, and whethe
Families in Connecticut face sky‑high prices for housing, food, medicine and power. Meanwhile the state’s leaders seem more interested in protecting their own positions than fixing these problems. A Democratic congressman, Hakeem Jeffries, is visiting the state to host a fundraiser that costs $5,
