EQUITY

Jan 16 2026HEALTH

Kids' Nurses: How Far We've Come and What's Next

Over the last 50 years, caring for sick kids has changed a lot. It's not just about treating them anymore. It's about involving families, using new tech, and making sure every child gets the same care. Back then, nurses who worked with kids were a small part of the bigger nursing world. Now, they h

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Jan 15 2026SPORTS

A Coach Speaks Out: The Debate on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

Bruce Pearl, a well-known basketball coach, recently shared his thoughts on a hot topic: transgender women playing in women's sports. He made these comments while talking to lawmakers about a new bill that could change sports rules across the country. Pearl mentioned Pat Summitt, a legendary women'

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Jan 09 2026FINANCE

Tech Investors Bet Big on Guidepost's Fourth Fund

A Boston-based investment company, Guidepost Growth Equity, has just wrapped up raising a massive $521 million for its fourth tech-focused fund. This amount is even higher than their initial target of $500 million, showing that investors are really backing their strategy. The fund, named Guidepost

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Jan 09 2026FINANCE

OneStream's Big Move: Going Private to Boost AI in Finance

OneStream, a finance software company, is making a major shift. It's going private in a deal worth $6. 4 billion. The company's CEO, Tom Shea, sees this as a way to speed up their plans for AI in finance. He believes the next few years will be crucial in defining AI's role in this field. The deal i

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Jan 06 2026CRYPTO

Trading Stocks Like Crypto: A New Way to Invest

BitMEX is shaking things up by introducing Equity Perps, a fresh type of contract that lets people trade big US stocks and indexes around the clock. Think Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and even the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. These contracts are collateralized with crypto, meaning you can use your digital assets to

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Jan 05 2026HEALTH

Breaking the Cycle: How Nepal's Daughters-in-Law See Family Change

In Nepal, family life can be tough for many daughters-in-law. The older generation, especially mothers-in-law, often hold a lot of power. This can make life hard for younger women. They may feel like they have little say in decisions. This can lead to problems like depression and even violence. A p

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Jan 01 2026EDUCATION

Math for All: Portland's Bold Plan to Level the Playing Field

In Portland, a new approach to math education is shaking things up. The goal? To give more students, especially those from lower-income families and students of color, a fair shot at advanced math classes. Here's how it's working. At Cesar Chavez K-8 School, seventh graders are diving into project-

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Dec 25 2025FINANCE

Private Equity's Clever Trick to Beat the Slump

Private equity firms are in a pickle. They usually buy companies, fix them up, and sell them for a profit. But lately, it's been tough to find buyers. Interest rates have shot up, making it expensive to borrow money for deals. So, what's their clever trick? They're selling companies to themselves!

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Dec 23 2025SPORTS

College Sports: Big Money, Bigger Problems

College sports have seen a huge shift in recent years. Athletes are now getting paid, some making millions. This change came after two big court rulings. First, the Supreme Court said in 2021 that the NCAA couldn't limit benefits for athletes. Then, they allowed athletes to be paid for their name, i

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Oracle's Michigan Data Center Deal: A Strategic Shift

Oracle Corp. has confirmed that the final talks for an equity agreement regarding their Michigan data center project are progressing as planned. Interestingly, Blue Owl Capital, a company known for financing large-scale data center projects, is not involved in this particular deal. This decision wa

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