Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.
College expenses went up by 3. 6% in the 2025 fiscal year. This is a small increase from the 3. 4% rise in 2024, but less than the 4. 0% jump in 2023, when schools were dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) tracks these costs. It looks at the a
In China's Yangtze River Economic Belt, a big challenge is to grow the economy without hurting the water supply. A recent study looked at how well 11 provinces in this area are using water efficiently in their industries from 2014 to 2023. The study found that over time, these provinces have gotten
The Big 12 Conference is shaking things up with a new plan to bring in big bucks. They're teaming up with investment firms RedBird and Weatherford Capital to offer schools a chance to grab up to $30 million each. This isn't about selling shares of the conference, though. It's more like a smart finan
Oregon's leaders have been talking about making the state more appealing to businesses. But when it comes to land development, the reality is quite different. Take, for example, a recent project that took 25 years to complete. The plan was to build a golf course with hundreds of homes around it. The
Notre Dame football players recently missed out on the College Football Playoff. This was a tough blow for the team and their fans. But before they got this news, they were doing something special. They spent time with kids from the Boys & Girls Club at a "Shop With a Player" event. The players hel
In California, schools have become the unexpected battleground for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Teachers and administrators in places like the Bay Area and Los Angeles often support the Palestinian perspective, arguing it has been overlooked in schools for years. On the other hand, many Jewish
In the wake of the recent violence at Bondi Beach, one story stands out: a local shopkeeper named Ahmed al-Ahmed. He risked his life to stop a terrorist attack during a Hanukkah celebration. This event left many dead and injured, but Ahmed's actions saved lives and showed the world that courage know
Crypto traders are keeping a close eye on upcoming U. S. economic reports. These reports could change how people think about future interest rate cuts. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been acting like other risky investments. They react to changes in money flow and market conditions. This w
In 2025, top tech companies saw a wave of executive departures. This wasn't just a few people leaving. Many key players at Apple, Tesla, and Meta changed jobs. Some left because of delays in projects. Others were unhappy with new directions. A few even started their own companies. Apple faced big c
