Fibra Next, a Mexican real estate investment trust, recently attempted to raise funds by selling shares. The goal was to collect around 10 billion Mexican pesos, but they only managed to secure about $400 million. This is less than what they initially aimed for. The company planned to sell 100 million shares. Investors from around the world were interested, but at t...
One in four U. S. workers is dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression. This is a big problem, especially for Millennials and Gen Z. They have faced many economic challenges. Things like high inflation, rising costs of living, and trade issues are making life harder for them. Wages are not keeping up with these rising costs. This makes it tough for people to manage...
CHAOS Industries, a defense tech firm based in Los Angeles, has just secured a massive $510 million investment. This brings their total funding to over $1 billion since they started in 2022. The company is known for creating advanced systems that help military personnel respond quickly to threats. This latest funding round was led by Valor Equity Partners, with prev...
A futuristic aircraft, the X-65, is set to take to the skies in late 2027, pushing back its initial flight date by over two years. This experimental plane, crafted by Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, is part of a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) initiative. Its unique feature? It steers using bursts of air instead of traditional mechanica...
In Washington state, a big question is being asked: Should workers have a say in how AI is used in their jobs? Some lawmakers think they should. They want to make sure that when the government uses AI, it talks to the workers first. This is not a new idea, but it's getting more attention as AI becomes more common. Right now, there's a law that says workers can talk ...
Tribal leaders are upset. They say the Education Department didn't talk to them before moving Native American education programs to other agencies. This move affects schools and colleges that serve Native students. The Education Department says it will hand over programs to the Department of Labor and the Department of the Interior. But tribal leaders say this will c...
A significant political figure has passed away, and the event has sparked discussions about the current state of U. S. politics. Dick Cheney, who served as vice president under George W. Bush, was laid to rest in Washington. His funeral was attended by many high-profile figures, but notably absent were President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Cheney was k...
The U. S. Department of Education is in the final stages of talks with Harvard University. This comes after a series of probes into the school's adherence to federal guidelines. Some folks see these actions as a form of political targeting. The situation started when the Trump administration took a closer look at Harvard's policies. The goal was to ensure they were ...
Rochelle Township High School has some good news to share. They got a "commendable" rating under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the past year. This rating is one step below the highest rating, "exemplary. " The school's score was 86. 73, which is better than the previous two years. In 2024, it was 76. 70, and in 2023, it was 70. 37. The school looked at d...
The United States is exploring ways to push Nigeria into taking stronger steps to protect its Christian communities. This includes potential sanctions and increased military cooperation. A top U. S. official recently shared this plan with lawmakers, highlighting concerns over religious freedom in Nigeria. Nigeria has faced criticism from the U. S. President, who has...