In a bold move, two major U. S. states are stepping in to fill the gap left by federal funding cuts to Planned Parenthood. New York and California, both led by Democratic governors, have pledged significant funds to ensure that reproductive healthcare services remain accessible. The federal cuts ca
Alisha DeBerry, a well-known instructor at the Superior School of Real Estate, has earned a major award. The North Carolina Real Estate Educators Association (NCREEA) named her the 2025 Educator of the Year. This award shows how much she has done to improve real estate education in the state. DeBer
Somerville is making a bold move to attract a big company. The city is thinking about giving up to $18 million in tax breaks. This is for a company that wants to move into a huge lab building. The building is already built and has 500, 000 square feet of space. This deal is called a TIF agreement.
This Saturday, two college football teams with very different approaches will face off. Western Carolina, known for their strong passing game, will take on The Citadel, who rely heavily on their running plays. The game is set to kick off at 2 p. m. and can be watched on ESPN+. Western Carolina is c
The Lake Area is buzzing with fresh talent and new ventures. Let's dive into some of the exciting changes happening right here. First up, we have Dr. Logan Soileau, a local hero who's back in town to help with sports medicine. He's not just any doctor—he's a McNeese State University grad who's been
In a surprising turn of events, Israel's parliament has given the initial green light to a bill that would extend Israeli law to the occupied West Bank. This move is seen as a step towards annexation, a highly contentious issue as Palestinians claim this land for their future state. The vote took p
A presidential pick for a key government role stepped back after facing strong opposition. The nominee, chosen by President Donald Trump, decided to pull out of the running. He realized he didn't have enough backing from his own party to secure the job. The position was for the Office of Special Co
In the latest financial update, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, a company based in New York, shared its third-quarter earnings. The company reported a profit of $13. 8 million for the quarter. When broken down per share, this amounts to a profit of 12 cents. However, when adjusting for one-time gains
Prostate cancer is a serious health issue. Scientists are always looking for new ways to detect and treat it. One promising approach is using PSMA, a protein found on prostate cancer cells. This protein can be targeted with special tracers to help doctors see and treat the cancer. Current tracers h
The Watertown Mall is staying put for now. National Development, a Newton-based company, recently bought the mall for $100. 25 million. This comes after Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a California-based firm, purchased the 24. 5-acre property in 2021 for $130 million. Alexandria had big plans to t
