Alexa Anderson, a high school track star, found herself at the center of a heated debate after she chose to step down from the medal podium during the Oregon state championship. Her decision came after a biological male athlete also received a placement. This act of protest led to a series of events
Texas lawmakers have started looking into how public universities handle student speech. This comes after some students reacted strongly to the death of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk. The first meeting happened on a Thursday morning. The committee was created because some students seemed to mak
First responders see a lot of intense situations. They handle emergencies and care for very sick people. This job can be really hard on their minds. It’s easy to see why they might develop mental health issues, like posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). People deal with stress in different ways. So
The First Amendment is a big deal, but not everyone knows what it truly covers. It's not a free pass for every action someone wants to take in the name of religion. Things like saying prayers in school, skipping vaccines, or wearing certain clothes at work can sometimes conflict with other important
ExxonMobil is taking California to court over new laws that want the company to be open about its climate impact. The laws say big companies like Exxon must share details about the greenhouse gases they produce, both directly and indirectly. The company says these laws force them to share informati
The Supreme Court is about to make a big decision. It's not about laws or crimes, but about money in politics. Specifically, it's about how much politicians can talk to their party about spending cash. The case, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, could change ho
Maine is in a legal battle over campaign finance. The state wants to limit donations to super PACs, but a judge says it's unconstitutional. The state is now appealing this decision. In 2023, Maine voters approved a law to cap donations to super PACs at $5, 000. Almost 75% of voters supported this c
Clara Capital has hit a big milestone. They've lent over $350 million to small and medium-sized businesses. This company uses AI to make things faster and easier for both businesses and their partners. The CEO, Ryan Adwar, says their AI-first approach cuts down the time it takes to get a funding of
Companies often face a tough spot when they have to pay bills and salaries, but customers are slow to pay. This is where trade finance steps in. It's a way for businesses to get money by selling their unpaid invoices or getting a bank to guarantee payment. It's a lifeline for many. First Brands' re
Some big news outlets like The New York Times, The Associated Press, and even Newsmax have decided not to sign a new document from the Pentagon. This document is about new press rules. If they don't sign, they might have to leave the Pentagon. These news organizations think the new rules are unfair
