Disney’s latest round of layoffs has reached Marvel, cutting about 8% of its staff across both Marvel Entertainment in New York and Marvel Studios in California. The cuts impact nearly every department, from film and TV production to legal and finance teams. The biggest hit appears to be in visual d
Arkansas has always relied on farming—poultry, cattle, and crops pump billions into the state’s economy and keep rural towns alive. Yet for years, the veterinarians who safeguard this backbone were scarce because most new vets had to leave Arkansas just to study. The result? The state spent years tr
In the coming months, hurricanes, fires and floods are expected to be stronger than ever. The country is not ready because the federal agency that helps during disasters, FEMA, has lost money and power. The government says local groups should lead rescue work instead of the federal office. At the s
The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Augusta have teamed up to create a fully online bachelor’s program in medical laboratory science. The move is aimed at widening career paths for lab technicians and filling a growing need for skilled workers in Maine’s health sec
Kuku Smith stands outside her shop on Georgia Avenue, holding up T‑shirts that cost $25 each. The owner of a small beauty supply store that opened in 2019 is fighting an eviction notice while trying to keep her business running. She says the pandemic hit hard because she had just started and was
Formula One races depend on a huge team of unpaid helpers, according to a new report from the sport’s governing body. The study shows that for each race in 2025, about 838 volunteers are needed—roughly 42 people for every driver on the track. Over a full season of 24 races, more than 20, 000 v
Last year, big banks reacted differently to tighter H-1B visa rules that made the process pricier. Some like JPMorgan cut back sharply, while others like Citi actually filed more papers. The changes came fast: a $100, 000 fee, social media checks, and a lottery that now favors higher-paid applicants
Most people don’t realize that vets and doctors face many of the same struggles. Both groups deal with long hours, high stress, and not enough support. The idea behind One Health is that human and animal medicine should work together. This makes sense because diseases can jump between species. Yet t
Many workers today feel caught in a tough spot with AI. They see it as both a tool and a threat. Around 30% of Americans worry their jobs could disappear because of AI, and some students even change their majors because of it. This fear isn’t surprising. Companies are spending huge amounts of money
A new program in Arizona aims to ease the dental workforce shortage by training assistants to handle basic cleanings—but the rules shut out graduates from many local schools. A recent law created the Oral Preventive Assistant role, allowing workers to clean teeth above the gum line under a dentist’s
