Chicago is taking a big step. It wants to sell about $1 billion in debt. This debt comes from things like unpaid parking tickets. The city is hoping investors will buy this debt. But there's a catch. A top finance official says this is risky. The official warns it might be costly. Investors might no
A new fund is making waves in Africa's creative scene. The Next Narrative Africa Fund (NNAF) is putting $50 million into African stories. This money will go into films, TV shows, and new media projects. The fund wants to show that Africa's creative industry is not just a small market. It's a big opp
Employees who see bad things happening at work matter a lot. They can stop the problem from getting worse. Most studies look only inside the office to see why people speak up or stay silent. A new idea is that talking about what happens at work with family can change how people act. Think of it lik
A meeting at the White House that usually brings governors together has turned into a political mess. The event is scheduled for February 20 and usually includes governors from every state, both Democrats and Republicans. President Trump said he sent invitations to all governors except two Dem
The chair of Kyrgyzstan’s parliament stepped down on Thursday, and several people who had supported the former head of security were taken into custody. This move comes after President Sadyr Japarov decided to remove the former security chief, Kamchybek Tashiev, who had been a key ally of his. Th
The study explores why many Mexican‑American students in college vape, using a well-known psychology framework that looks at how people learn from each other and their surroundings. Researchers gathered stories and observations to see how personal confidence, beliefs about vaping, and expectations o
President Trump and EPA head Lee Zeldin will speak at the White House today, announcing a reversal of an Obama‑era climate assessment that had triggered extensive new rules and billions in spending. The decision marks a sharp pivot from past environmental policies, sparking debate over its long‑term
The U. S. Federal Trade Commission has expressed worry about claims that Apple News favours left‑leaning outlets while sidelining conservative voices. In a letter to Apple’s chief executive, the FTC chair explained that the agency cannot force companies to adopt any political stance or organise n
Oswego Health has added two new providers to its Fulton PrimeCare location, boosting care options for patients. Dr. Christine Ma, a family medicine doctor who trained at Lehigh Valley Health Network and earned her osteopathic degree from Lake Erie College, now speaks both English and Korean. Her bac
The town of Uvira, on the border with Burundi and a key trading spot by Lake Tanganyika, is slowly regaining life after a brief occupation. In December, fighters from the AFC/M23 group took control of Uvira and left a week later when pressure from the United States pushed them out. This allowed Cong
