A construction contractor in Pennsylvania got some good news recently. The state's Board of Finance and Revenue decided to give them a partial refund. This refund covers taxes paid from April 2022 to December 2024. The contractor had asked for a refund because they thought they were taxed unfairly o
NCC Group has made a big move. They sold their software escrow and verification business, Escode, for a huge sum. This sale is part of a bigger plan. NCC wants to focus on their main business. That's cybersecurity. The sale is worth $369. 4 million. NCC will get about 262. 4 million pounds after ta
Swedish pension fund Alecta has made a big move. They've sold off most of their U. S. Treasury investments. Why? They're worried about the current state of U. S. politics. It's not looking stable, and that's a risk they don't want to take. This news comes from a report by Dagens Industri. They didn
In 2025, there was a drop in the number of journalists locked up around the world. However, the situation is still far from good. As of December 1, 330 journalists were in jail. This is a decrease from the record high of 384 in 2024. But why does this matter? China leads the way in jailing journali
Knoxville is buzzing with a major construction project that's hard to miss if you drive on I-40. This isn't just any building; it's a big deal for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT). They're putting up a massive new structure right on their campus, smack dab between the Liberty Stree
In a major leap for optical technology, scientists in Germany have created a light switch that operates at mind-boggling speeds. This new device, made from incredibly thin layers of materials, can switch light on and off 10, 000 times faster than the transistors found in today's electronics. The tea
New Orleans has always been a melting pot of cultures. People from all over the world have made this city their home. They have shaped its unique identity. From the Choctaw and Chickasaw to the Vietnamese and Filipino, each group has added something special to the city. This mix of cultures is what
In Ethiopia, a big problem stands in the way of stopping HIV from moms to babies. It's not just about having the right medicine or doctors. It's about money, or the lack of it. When women go for check-ups during pregnancy, they should get tested for HIV. This is super important to keep babies safe.
The United States, under the Trump administration, has taken a sharp turn towards a policy driven by strength and force. This shift is evident both domestically and internationally. Abroad, the U. S. has been aggressive, intervening militarily in countries like Venezuela, Nigeria, Somalia, Iran, Yem
Tina Peters is seeking early release from jail. Her legal team's recent actions might not be helping her cause. They claimed she was assaulted in a closet at the La Vista Correctional Facility. They said she was attacked from behind. But surveillance video tells a different story. The video shows P
