South Carolina is facing a big problem. Many families struggle to find good and affordable child care. This is because there aren't enough people working in child care. From 2018 to 2022, around 2, 500 early childhood educators left their jobs. Why? Low pay and few benefits. Most child care workers
Alaska's former Revenue Commissioner, Adam Crum, made a significant move in July by taking $50 million from the Constitutional Budget Reserve and placing it into a partnership with DigitalBridge. This action has sparked a debate about the need for better oversight of state investments. Governor Mike
Photographers now have a new online space to learn and grow. The Professional Photographers of America (PPA) has launched PhotoVision. It is a streaming platform just for photographers. It has over 2, 500 videos and 1, 700 articles. These cover the art, business, and inspiration of photography. This
Two game studios, both backed by NetEase, are at a crossroads. T-Minus Zero Entertainment is making a comeback, while Fantastic Pixel Castle is preparing to shut down. T-Minus Zero Entertainment has been reborn as an independent company. A small team of experienced directors and founders has taken
Cincinnati is at a crossroads. The city's unique character and historic charm are at stake. The current City Council has been making big decisions without always listening to the people who live here. This has led to concerns about development, infrastructure, and transparency. The Charter Committe
Kids aged 4 to 7 have unique ways of storing and recalling information. Scientists have been curious about whether lab tests and real-life observations measure the same memory skills. To find out, they used different memory tasks and discovered something interesting. Most memory abilities get bette
The "Great Lock In" trend is gaining traction on social media, encouraging people to set and achieve personal goals before the year ends. This trend, which began on September 1, is about committing to a goal and staying focused until December. Goals can range from fitness and wellness to financial o
Coach Dennis Gates is leading the Mizzou men's basketball team into his fourth season. He has big dreams for the program. Gates wants to take the team to the Final Four and win a National Championship. But he knows it won't happen overnight. Gates compared his journey to that of Norm Stewart, a leg
The journey of a young athlete is full of ups and downs. What makes some shine while others struggle? This question has puzzled experts for years. A recent deep dive into 60 studies tried to crack the code. It found eight key elements that help young athletes grow. Plus, 44 smaller factors that play
West Boylston is buzzing with new projects. A big apartment complex called Gates Brook Place is coming to town. It will have 80 units, with a quarter set aside for affordable housing. The spot is near West Boylston and Pierce streets. The project will cost over $38. 7 million. The developer, Branded
