Sweden might soon require kids under 15 to get a parent's okay before joining social media. A government group recently said this could help protect young users from endless scrolling and its effects on their health. Right now, Swedish kids can sign up at 13 with parental permission. But officials b
Alaska’s money troubles didn’t appear overnight. Back in 2013, the state started spending more than it earned—using savings to cover the gap. That’s like a family dipping into their emergency fund every month just to pay bills. Oil prices then plummeted, dropping to $26 a barrel in 2014, making the
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins isn’t your typical politician who grabs headlines with flashy drama. Instead, he’s built a career on quiet persistence and getting tangible results. For ten years, he’s worked as a state legislator, launched small businesses, helped create a college, and built organizations t
The U. S. government just changed the rules for powerful AI tools. Instead of waiting for these systems to hit the market, officials now want a sneak peek—up to a month early. President Trump signed an order asking AI companies to hand over their most advanced models for review before wider release.
Many colleges struggle to help students get textbooks and supplies before classes start. Different systems—bookstores, publishers, and websites—often don’t work together well. A company called BibliU thinks it has a simpler way. The company just raised $55 million from investors like BlackRock. It
Westport recently adjusted its property tax system for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The town’s tax rate dropped from 18. 86 to 13. 2, but that doesn’t mean everyone will pay less. The big shift comes from a property revaluation that increased home values far more than commercial ones. Over five years, r
Federal agencies have suddenly blocked nearly twenty-one million dollars in science grants at the University of California, Berkeley. The reason given? Some researchers did not tell the government about outside money they received, mostly from friendly countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, a
More Americans are crossing borders or hopping on domestic flights to fix noses, tummies, or breasts—often because prices back home seem too high. A fresh look at years of patient reports shows that every shortcut has a catch. Over a decade, clinics and hospitals handled 2, 100+ cases where traveler
One gymnast has decided to step back into the spotlight after walking away from the sport. Her return isn’t about winning medals—it’s about raising funds for two different charities. The athlete, who spent years training for the Olympics, had stepped back from gymnastics earlier. Now, she’s using he
Michigan lawmakers are taking a hard look at how the state protects kids in mental health hospitals after an audit called protections "not enough. " Officials from the Office of Recipient Rights faced tough questions last week about delays in handling serious complaints. One big issue? Nearly a thir
