The Chicago school board just hit pause on renewing contracts for seven charter schools, sparking a heated debate late Thursday night. Eleven board members—all picked by the mayor or tied to the teachers’ union—argued they need more time to dig into financial reports before making any decisions. The
Tensions between the U. S. and Iran took a new turn this past week when Tehran said it wanted to see concrete steps, not just promises, before agreeing to any deal to ease restrictions on a key oil shipping route. Top Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf made this clear in a post online, repeat
Natural gas values jumped to a two‑and‑a‑half‑month peak, closing higher on Thursday after the U. S. Energy Information Administration reported a smaller than expected rise in storage levels. Inventories grew by 92 billion cubic feet (bcf) for the week ending May 22, falling short of analysts’ 96 b
Jamie Justice once taught biology at Wake Forest University. She decided to leave that steady post and team up with entrepreneur Peter Diamandis on a bold venture called XPRIZE Healthspan. The goal? To find real treatments that can restore muscle, memory and immune power in older people. The compet
Nishesh Basavareddy grew up in the United States, but his story is rooted in family values that began long before he stepped onto a tennis court. His parents, who left Andhra Pradesh in 1999, brought with them a strong work ethic and humility that shaped Nishesh from the start. These lessons taught
Four climbers are stuck high on Denali, North America’s tallest mountain, after taking a serious tumble. The accident happened near Denali Pass, a notorious spot where many climbers have struggled over the years. The group was part of a bigger team of seven, but rescue teams can’t reach them yet bec
Lorenzo Musetti’s racket speaks before he does—one silky one-hander at a time. But where he swings that racket says everything about where he comes from. Born in the stone-blue light of Carrara, a town carved out of marble quarries since Roman times, Musetti grew up breathing Italian air before he b
Some leaders often bring religion into political debates, using it to support their choices. Recently, one administration went further by frequently quoting the Bible to defend controversial actions like tighter border rules and overseas military moves. Critics argue faith shouldn’t be used to justi
Arsenal’s struggles in recent years forced a shift in how the club is run. Fans made their frustration clear during protests at the Emirates, especially after the Super League controversy and the mismanagement seen during COVID. These moments showed just how disconnected the owners were from what su
A school district in California is facing serious cash shortfalls after years of hiring too many staff for the money coming in. With student numbers tumbling from 16, 000 in 2016 to fewer than 12, 000 by 2025, the money that follows each student has shrunk fast. School leaders say they need more cas
