New data shows that many U. S. schools still treat students differently because of race, even though segregation is illegal. A 2025 study by Brown University found that districts with fewer Black and Hispanic students get about $900 to $1, 000 more per pupil than those with higher percentages of
New research points to a link between bright light and higher testosterone in adult men. Scientists looked at how much daylight people get and compared it with the amount of testosterone in their blood. The study used a large group of men from across the country, making the findings more relia
Maryland just got a big cash boost to tackle a smelly but serious problem: old, broken septic tanks leaking pollution into nearby waters. The state landed $15 million to help homeowners swap out failing systems for cleaner, modern ones near the Chesapeake and Atlantic coastal bays. Repairing a sept
New York threw a party last week the city won’t forget, and everyone from Oscar winners to hometown rappers showed up to prove it. The Knicks capped off a wild Finals run with a championship barely anyone saw coming—beating San Antonio in five games after pulling off two near-miraculous comebacks. I
New York City turned orange and blue into the unofficial colors of victory during the Knicks’ championship parade. Celebrities showed up in their most creative Knicks gear, blending personal style with team spirit. Some went for matching sets, like Mariska Hargitay’s orange pants paired with a Broad
California often gets labeled as the most progressive state in America, full of tech billionaires and Hollywood dreams. But look closer and you’ll notice something odd: nearly every governor in recent decades has been Catholic. Five in a row, to be exact. That streak isn’t just a coincidence. The st
Colorado’s primary elections in June often get ignored despite how much they decide the November race. While November draws big crowds, June’s ballots go largely unopened—especially by unaffiliated voters who make up over half the state’s electorate. Many don’t realize they can vote in either party’
New Zealand sits in a risky spot when it comes to solar storms. Its long, skinny shape and volcanic ground make the country’s power grid an easy target for electrical surges from space. A strong solar storm could send damaging currents through the network, frying transformers and cutting power for d
California politicians recently approved a huge $356 billion spending plan that’s now waiting for the governor’s final okay. To pay for it, they’re adding three new tax ideas that could hit wallets soon. One plan extends a tax on health care providers that normally brings in money for Medi-Cal, but
California first put rules in place for farm vehicles back in 1977, long before smartphones existed, let alone robots that could steer a tractor. Today’s farms use smart tools like AI cameras and GPS maps to grow food more carefully and cheaply. But those same farms are stuck with an old rule that s
