Volue, a company that makes software for power systems, has added TA Associates to its group of investors. The move comes after Volue sharpened its focus on energy over the last year and a half, selling off parts that were not core to its mission. The firm now concentrates on tools for power trad
Hank Stuever, a well-known journalist, is making a big move. He's leaving his old job at a big newspaper in Washington D. C. and heading to Louisiana. There, he'll be the new boss for special reporting at The Times-Picayune and The Advocate. This is a big deal because it shows these newspapers are g
Things are changing on college campuses. A professor at Tufts University thinks the days of extreme political correctness might be winding down. He says a new group of students is tired of all the performative politics and wants real discussions instead. These students don't want to be seen as the
The US and Taiwan have just made a big trade deal. This deal makes things cheaper to buy and sell between the two places. Taiwan will cut down on taxes for almost all US goods. They will also buy a lot more stuff from the US. This includes things like gas, airplanes, and power equipment. The deal i
New Orleans has seen a drop in crime. The Louisiana National Guard is taking some credit. They say their presence has helped local police. The Guard has been in the city since New Year's Eve. They will stay until the end of February. The Guard's work includes helping with big events. They were ther
In a surprising move, Washington, D. C. is using a powerful law meant for organized crime to tackle a different kind of wrongdoing: bad landlords. The city's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against a family accused of running a shady business that provides terrible living conditions to low-inco
The U. S. government has taken a significant step back in its efforts to address climate change. The Trump administration has reversed a longstanding scientific conclusion that greenhouse gas emissions pose a serious threat to public health and welfare. This decision, known as the repeal of the enda
Bio-Rad, a big name in life science research and clinical diagnostics, just shared its financial results for 2025. The year was a bit of a rollercoaster. On one hand, they saw some growth in sales, especially in their Clinical Diagnostics segment. But on the other hand, their Life Science segment to
James Van Der Beek, known for his role in Dawson's Creek, passed away at 48 after a long battle with cancer. His family shared the news, highlighting his courage and grace. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer in 2023 and had been fighting it ever since. Many stars from Holly
Bob Saget, the comedian known for his wholesome TV roles, had a life full of ups and downs. A documentary about him is in the making, focusing on his complex life and career. The project is being handled by 9. 14 Pictures, a studio based in Philadelphia's Old City. This isn't the first time the stu
