On January 8, 2026, investors poured money into startups working on AI, healthcare, and other cutting-edge tech. The big winners included xAI, which raised a whopping $20 billion to build advanced AI systems, and Cyera, which got $400 million to help companies keep their AI secure. In the world of
Cooper Union, a well-known school in New York, has agreed to make changes to address antisemitism and other forms of harassment on its campus. This decision comes after a legal battle with ten Jewish students who claimed the school did not protect them during a protest. The students said they were
Astronomers have found a bunch of asteroids that are spinning super fast. One of them is really big and spins so quickly that it completes a full rotation in just about two minutes. This is a big deal because most asteroids are like loose piles of rocks. They are held together by gravity, not streng
Madison Martinez, a local hero from Santa Clarita, has just added a shiny new degree to her collection. She's now a proud graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, with a bachelor's degree in nursing. She's part of a big group of 1, 068 graduates who celebrated their achievements in the fall o
On Mars, a rover named Perseverance found a rock that could change everything. This rock, full of ancient mud and organic stuff, might hold clues about life on Mars. Scientists are excited because if life existed there, it could mean life is common in the universe. But bringing this rock back to Ear
Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall were set to clash in a heavyweight unification bout in 2025. But Jones backed out of a $30 million deal and retired, at least for a while. Now, he’s back and aiming for a return at the White House, where he might finally face Aspinall. Dominick Cruz, a former UFC bantamwe
Anchorage is thinking about using local money to support child care. Some people say this is a bad idea because of a fraud scandal in Minnesota. But is this a fair comparison? Minnesota's problem was with federal money. The money went through many hands before reaching the day cares. When fraud was
The recent decision to keep the Craig coal power plant running longer is a step backward for Colorado. It ignores science, harms the environment, and will likely raise electricity bills. This move is part of a pattern of disregarding expert advice and economic realities. The plant was supposed to c
A sheriff from Florida has strong words about a recent incident in Minneapolis. Grady Judd, the sheriff of Polk County, shared his thoughts on a situation where an ICE agent shot and killed a woman. She allegedly used her car to attack the agent. Judd did not hold back. He said the mayor of Minneap
The planet is heating up. This is not a debate. Scientists worldwide, backed by countless studies, agree that human activities, especially burning fossil fuels, are the main drivers of climate change. Yet, despite overwhelming evidence, some leaders continue to dismiss these facts. One such leader
