A new fund is making waves in the world of mining. Appian Capital Advisory and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have teamed up to create a $1 billion fund. This fund is all about investing in critical minerals like nickel, copper, cobalt, and rare earths. These minerals are super importan
In many parts of the world, women and girls struggle to have a say in their own healthcare. This is especially true in countries with fewer resources. Even though there's a growing push for shared decision-making, not much is known about how it works in these places. There's also a lack of tools to
Lake Worth Independent School District is under the microscope. The Texas Education Agency is thinking about taking over the district. Why? Because the district has been getting "F" grades for too long. The Commissioner of Education, Mike Morath, recently visited the district to see things for himse
The world is still aiming to get rid of polio, even though there's less money to do it. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has seen a big cut in funding. In 2026, their budget will be 30% smaller, and they're missing $1. 7 billion until 2029. This is mostly because some big donors, like
The U. S. has been a major contributor to carbon emissions for centuries. To tackle this, it's crucial to understand what influences these emissions. Three key factors are government spending, economic growth, and population density. First, consider government spending. When the government invests
A man was taken into custody at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after his family warned police about his plans. Billy Joe Cagle, a 49-year-old from Cartersville, Georgia, was arrested on Monday morning. He was seen acting suspiciously in a crowded terminal. Police found an AR-15
Urban Science, a data-mapping company, is saying goodbye to its longtime home in Detroit's Renaissance Center. After nearly 50 years, they're moving to a new spot called One Campus Martius. This news comes after General Motors, who owns the building, started talking about future plans for the space.
Solar panels are a big deal for clean energy, but what happens when they get old? That's where tiny helpers called microbes come in. These little guys can actually help us pull out valuable stuff like copper and aluminum from old solar panels. It's called bioleaching, and it's a fancy way of saying
Tonight's sports lineup is packed with exciting matchups. Let's start with the college football game between Louisiana Tech and Western Kentucky. The Bulldogs are at home, and they've been working on their ground game. They have four players who've rushed for over 100 yards this season. Clay Theveni
The fall sports season is heating up in southwest Missouri, and athletes are stepping up their game. With only a few weeks left, every performance counts. Fans recently voted Forsyth's TaMarkus Holmes as the top athlete for Week 7, with a majority of the votes. But Week 8 brought even more standout
