Money topics usually put people to sleep—but not when fintech brands get creative. Most finance companies sound like they’re reading from a legal document, but some businesses ditch the boring approach to make their products feel exciting. Instead of listing technical details, they focus on why it m
Campaigns now spend far more on safety than they did ten years ago. Federal groups handed over over $40 million just for security in 2024, a huge jump compared to past years. The money pays for bodyguards, secure venues, and even changes to homes like locks and cameras. Most of this was unthinkable
Pennsylvania’s political money game just wrapped up its first financial quarter, and the numbers tell a clear story about where support is coming from. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican, pulled in over a million dollars from January to March, but fell far behind Democratic Governor Josh Sh
Workers who joined unions decades ago often look back on their careers with different views than those who entered the workforce just a generation later. A recent look at two groups of older Americans—born 18 years apart—shows how labor unions influenced not just paychecks, but also how people felt
At 35, Chris Lovi isn’t just another construction manager—he’s someone who turned his own daily struggles into real solutions for others. For years, he spent hours stuck in traffic on Highway 101, frustrated by the slow, outdated roads. Instead of ignoring the problem, he joined Ghilotti Brothers Co
The Arizona Diamondbacks had a tough day in New York. They lost 4-3 to the Mets in a game played early because of the cold. The first pitch started at 1:10 p. m. just to avoid worse weather later. By the eighth inning, players were wrapping up, trying to stay warm in gusty winds. But the manager wou
The New York Mets have shifted the start times for two home games this week because of a coming cold front. Fans were told that the matches against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 7 and April 8 will now begin at 4:10 p. m. instead of the original 7:10 p. m. start. This change is meant to pro
A former mayoral contender in Portland is suing the city after a series of fines hit his campaign. The auditor’s office levied $2, 400 in October for allegedly using city money to boost a Wikipedia page. Later, after the November election, a $9, 000 penalty was imposed for not returning donations th
Running a small business and serving in government might seem like two totally different jobs, but one candidate believes the skills overlap more than people think. Though many argue that governments should operate like companies, others point out that public service has unique challenges. With fift
A new project called OpenServ is mixing AI with blockchain in an interesting way. It claims its AI model, SERV Nano, can match or beat OpenAI in some tests while being faster and cheaper. But is this just hype or real progress? OpenServ isn’t trying to build a new blockchain. Instead, it’s focusing
