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 202
Ohio's Republican lawmakers are making waves with new bills that aim to bring more religion into public schools. One bill, called the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, wants to teach students about the good things Christianity has done in history. Another bill, the Historical Education Displays Ac
In the world of cryptocurrency, partnerships can turn sour quickly. Core Foundation and Maple Finance, once collaborators, are now locked in a legal battle. Core accuses Maple of breaking their agreement and misusing confidential information to launch a competing product, syrupBTC. This feud started
Starting a business from scratch is tough, but turning a side hustle into a billion-dollar company? That's next-level. Steve Sonnenberg, the CEO of Awardco, did just that. His secret? He's not afraid to take risks or face setbacks. In fact, he sees them as part of the journey. "Starting is my superp
Amazon's Black Friday sale is live, offering discounts on a wide range of products. From tech gadgets to home appliances, there's something for everyone. The sale runs until December 1st, so there's plenty of time to snag some bargains. Tech lovers will find some amazing deals. The Amazon Echo Pop
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a significant step forward by unanimously voting to proceed with the auction of a vital wireless spectrum. This spectrum is essential for cutting-edge technologies and aims to prevent a repeat of the previous year's clash between airlines and telecom
Business networks are like big puzzles. They are made up of many parts, and these parts are not all the same. Some parts are closer together. Others are further apart. This is what makes the network complex. Think of a network as a city. In a city, there are neighborhoods. Some neighborhoods are ri
The OBBBA has introduced some big changes to the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) rules, which could be a game changer for startup founders. The cap on how much stock can be excluded from capital gains tax has been raised to $15 million, and it will go up with inflation after July 4, 2025. This
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are back in the spotlight. Their 2021 movie, The Last Duel, is now a hit on HBO Max. This is surprising because the movie didn't do well when it first came out. It only made $30. 5 million at the box office. But now, people are watching it online. The movie is about a fig
James Blaine, a key figure in post-Civil War politics, is often overlooked outside of Maine. Yet, his impact on American politics is significant. Blaine was a leader in the Republican Party, advocating for the rights of formerly enslaved people and fighting against corruption. His eloquence and wit
