Newtown's Board of Finance had a busy night. They met to talk about money. They approved some changes to the budget. They also accepted some grants for the police department. The meeting happened on April 14 at the Newtown Municipal Center. The board's chair, Steve Goodridge, led the meeting. Not al
It is surprising to learn that many young adults in Japan are spending more on video games than on their basic needs. A recent survey showed that nearly 1 in 5 young adults aged 20 to 29 have struggled to pay for rent because they spent too much on in-game purchases. This issue is more common among
There are two types of water beetles that have developed unique ways to swim. These beetles are part of the Hydrophilidae family. One type, called Amphiops, swims upside down using its middle legs. The other type, which includes Berosus, swims right-side up using its middle and back legs. This is qu
The Miami Dolphins have found themselves in a tricky spot with Jalen Ramsey's contract. It all started last September when the team rushed to sign him to a new deal. This happened just days after the Denver Broncos made Patrick Surtain II the highest-paid cornerback with a new-money average of $24 m
In the first three months of 2025, Bank of America shared its financial performance with the world. Those who are interested in the details can find them on the company's investor relations website. This site has all the important documents, including a news release and extra information. Inves
The first quarter of 2025 brought good news for Bank of America. The bank's earnings exceeded what experts had predicted. This success was driven by strong performance in areas like net interest income and trading revenue. The bank's earnings per share came in at 90 cents, beating the 82 cents
Small and medium-sized businesses are feeling the pinch from recent trade policies. These companies make up a significant portion of the US import market, bringing in goods worth $868 billion each year. Unlike giant corporations, these smaller firms are more vulnerable to financial disruptions. Man
The Denisovans were a group of ancient humans that roamed the Earth from around 370, 000 years ago until at least 30, 000 years ago. They are thought to be closely related to Neanderthals. Most of what we know about them comes from a few broken bones found in Siberia and China. A recent study has ad
The Ohio State Buckeyes made a trip to the White House on April 14. They were there to celebrate their big win in the national championship game. The Buckeyes had won four straight games, including the title game against Notre Dame. This was all part of the first-ever 12-team College Football Playof
A man who broke into the Pennsylvania governor's residence and started a fire is now in custody. Cody Balmer, 38, was caught after a medical incident. He had planned to harm the governor if he found him inside. Balmer's mother revealed he has mental health issues and had not been taking his medicati
