A new survey shows that left‑wing candidate Roberto Sanchez is edging closer to a tie with conservative contender Keiko Fujimori as Peru heads into its second presidential round. The Ipsos poll, taken on June 3, reports Sanchez with 43. 8 % of the vote while Fujimori trails slightly at 43. 2 %. Both
California lawmakers face a tight deadline to draft the next fiscal year’s budget, with big questions about how to fund health programs for millions of low‑income residents. The state must decide whether to keep the current level of Medi‑Cal spending, cut some services, or raise new taxes on busines
The idea of a long life is common, but it only tells part of the story. A new way to think about how we spend our days is called a soulspan. It looks at how alive, satisfied, and connected we feel throughout our lives, rather than just the number of years we live. Three key parts shape a soulspan
A woman in Connecticut got a $12, 000 surprise bill after having weight‑loss surgery at a local hospital. She had already paid $5, 000 that the insurer said would cover her out‑of‑pocket costs. Six months later, the bill jumped to over $17, 000 and the hospital sued her for the difference. She says
The next two weeks are packed with opportunities for anyone interested in buying, selling, or networking in real estate. A free session on June 13 at Greer’s Main Street will walk attendees through budgeting, credit tips, and inspection expectations while serving coffee. Just a couple of days later,
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said on X that artificial intelligence could create trillions of dollars soon. She presented two options: let a few billionaires keep getting richer, or tax AI and put the money into schools, health care, and jobs. Warren has warned that fast automation could push many workers
The U. S. Justice Department has started investigations into 15 medical schools. It wants to see if these schools are using race unfairly when choosing students. The probes focus on how the schools treat applicants from different backgrounds. Each of the institutions gets large amounts of f
In a recent gathering in Lansing, leaders from Michigan’s correctional system and colleges shared how teaching inside prisons is changing lives. The event, hosted by a group that brings universities together for inmates, focused on ways to grow college courses in jails across the state. The confe
Britain’s military leaders say the country is racing against time to upgrade its forces after recent Russian moves. The Chief of Defence Staff, Richard Knighton, told the BBC that the UK must accelerate spending on weapons and training. The delay comes because a new Defence Investment Plan, which
The Crown Princess of Norway, Mette-Marit Haakon, has been officially added to the national list for lung transplants. The decision follows a worsening of her condition, according to an update from the royal household on Friday. The 52‑year‑old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, who is next in line for
