In 2012, Kansas lawmakers slashed income‑tax brackets and even set the rate for many small businesses to zero. The plan sounded like a boost for growth, but it left the state’s coffers thin. By 2014, general‑fund receipts had dropped by about $600 million – a hit that the state could not recover wit
The Colorado River, a lifeline for millions, has once again stalled negotiations among the seven western states that rely on it. Arizona, California and Nevada have urged their counterparts in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming to make more concessions after missing a critical deadline for the s
"Three days after pulling off a surprise win at Illinois, Wisconsin pushed its way up the NCAA tournament rankings by blasting Michigan State 92‑71. The Badgers’ victory showed how powerful their new fast‑pace style can be, especially from beyond the arc. They’ve hit 15 or more threes in five games
Disney is using its biggest attractions to stir up housing markets across the U. S. When a theme park gets bigger, it brings more jobs, tourists and money into the area, which in turn pushes up house prices and encourages new rental projects. The company’s latest moves show how careful planning ca
Staten Island Academy's boys' basketball team faced a tough loss in the ACIS Championship, falling to Dwight School by just three points. The Tigers, who entered the tournament as the second seed, put up a good fight, especially after being down by 14 points in the second half. They managed to take
A recent state investigation revealed serious lapses in care at a New Jersey group home, leading to the tragic death of a disabled woman. Stephanie Leiva, a 37-year-old with severe autism, fell from a second-story window in January 2025. The state found that the group home, run by Children’s Aid and
The Nittany Lions are set to meet Ohio State, the nation’s top team, on Friday night at Bryce Jordan Center. The match will be shown on Big Ten Network and starts at 7 p. m. Penn State’s wrestling squad has finished the season undefeated, boasting a 13‑0 record and 7‑0 in conference play. Ohio Stat
Scientists have found a fresh method to model how light powers chemical changes on tiny catalysts. Traditional calculations look only at the ground state, missing key details of how photons influence reactions. The new approach adds excited‑state information directly into energy diagrams, giving a c
The United States is at a crossroads with artificial intelligence. Big states like New York and California have already passed laws that aim to keep AI safe for everyday life. These rules cover things such as protecting consumers, respecting civil rights, and preventing misuse in schools and workpla
Sony’s upcoming State of Play will run for more than an hour on Thursday, February 12. It promises to showcase a mix of new visuals and gameplay from both independent creators and the company’s own studios. The schedule seems to lean heavily on upcoming releases for the PS5, with a handful of titles
