Arkansas colleges are facing growing pressure from state lawmakers to drop programs and remove professors they disagree with. In one recent case, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock agreed to cut its gender studies minor after Republican lawmakers threatened to block its budget. They argued th
Jose Alvarado grew up in Brooklyn, a place where basketball isn’t just a sport—it’s a way of life. Born in 1998, he became a guard known for his toughness and never-give-up attitude. While his nationality is American, his heritage ties him to Puerto Rico, a Caribbean island where his father’s family
The big name of Geneva as a hub for world peace is fading. The old Palais Wilson, once the home of the League of Nations in 1937, is now being emptied by the United Nations and its partners. Since 2025, more than three thousand staff in Geneva have been let go or moved to cheaper cities. About a
The biggest lesson from the local soccer event is that players and fans care more about friendship than victory. Instead of shouting for the win, teams gather around a shared table after each match to chat about life. They talk about school, jobs, and dreams while passing snacks, showing that
OKX is set to roll out a new type of trading product that lets people bet on the value of some of the world’s biggest private tech companies. The contracts will track how much these firms are worth on secondary markets, but they won’t give anyone real ownership or voting rights. Instead, trade
The state is watching closely after three new measles cases were found this year. The numbers are part of a larger national trend, with more than 2, 200 cases last year and about 1, 800 so far this year. Maryland’s three infections all came from people who had traveled out of state or abroad. The f
Young people today face new money challenges. They are learning to adapt instead of chasing perfect savings goals. A recent study shows that almost eighty percent of Gen Z and Millennials spend their money to survive each day. They choose short‑term stability over long‑term plans. Why is this happe
Ted Turner changed how we see news. In 1988, a young lawyer named Zaslav met him and was struck by Turner’s bold ideas. Turner wanted the world to see events as they happened, so he launched CNN, a 24‑hour news channel. People at first doubted the idea; many said it was too risky. Turner s
The festival in Lafayette was a hit, with clear skies and cool air that made the outdoor music feel just right. A special group called the Rain Angels stepped in to help when bad weather could have shut things down. They volunteer their time so the festival stays free and runs smoothly, even w
Amazon is still a big online shop, but it’s also turning into a huge AI and tech company. The first‑quarter earnings show the change. Revenue hit $181. 5 billion, up 17 % from last year. Retail sales grew 15 %, and the grocery side made more than $150 billion in sales. Yet the real buzz is
