A cold morning didn’t stop a big gift from landing at Centennial Elementary. A local police team rolled up with 350 soccer balls donated by a sporting goods store. Switchbacks soccer players and their mascot Ziggy joined in, turning the parking lot into a mini soccer field. Instead of sitting inside
A government review found that UCLA’s medical school admissions process gave Black and Hispanic applicants an edge over other groups. The Justice Department claims the school broke the law by prioritizing race in selections, pointing out that Black and Hispanic students who got in typically had lowe
Billionaire Ken Griffin has sent a clear warning to cities that push high earners too hard: they might not like where their policies lead. After dismantling his Chicago operation in 2022, he’s now in a direct clash with New York’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani over taxes aimed at the ultra-rich. Griffin’s mo
A major crypto investor predicts Bitcoin could jump to $100, 000—but first it needs to push past $84, 000. That number isn’t just a random price point. It’s where Bitcoin bounced back from earlier this year, making it a critical barrier to break. A new US bill called the CLARITY Act could help push
Worcester Public Schools will shut down three special education programs next month as part of a cost-cutting move. The affected programs serve students with unique learning needs, including those with individualized education plans and newcomers still learning English after late or disrupted school
The Venice Biennale, a famous art festival, has let Russia set up its exhibit again after skipping two years. This move has caused a big debate. Some say art should stay separate from politics. Others argue that allowing Russia back sends the wrong message. The festival’s leader says art should bri
Anna Wintour’s annual fashion fundraiser isn’t just about stunning outfits—it’s a carefully guarded circle where loyalty to certain figures comes first. Some big names like Meghan Markle and the Beckham couple learned this the hard way. Romeo Beckham, though, slipped into the 2024 event thanks to Bu
Top Rank’s July 4 card is set to light up Cleveland, Ohio, as the promotion partners with TNT Sports and DAZN for a live broadcast. The event features several young champions defending their titles in front of a hometown crowd. The headline bout pits undefeated lightweight champion Abdullah Mason
Amsterdam has become the first world capital to forbid advertisements for meat and fossil fuels in public places. The move, which began on May 1, aims to discourage spending on high‑carbon products by removing their promotion from city walls and billboards. The ban also covers ads for airlines, gaso
In Canada, researchers often submit applications to ethics boards before starting a study. These forms normally ask for basic details about the trial, but they rarely prompt investigators to think about who will benefit from the research or how patients will be involved in decisions. The study lo
