The Bangladesh National Party has taken control after a long wait, winning a strong majority in last week’s elections. Tarique Rahman, son of the party’s founder, is expected to become prime minister and bring a fresh direction after two decades out of office. Rahman’s campaign slogan, “Bangladesh
Colorado lawmakers heard a proposal that would let local governments tax vacant houses. The idea, called a “ghost tax, ” was meant to force owners of empty homes to pay extra money and help fund affordable housing. The House Finance Committee voted it down, but the discussion is far from over. The
The new poll shows that about two‑thirds of Americans now view ICE, the federal immigration agency, with suspicion. This shift comes after a recent shooting in Minneapolis and is tied to how some politicians and the media talk about immigration enforcement. Many voters originally supported str
In the world of crypto, information is everywhere, but sorting the real news from the fluff is getting tougher. A recent study of almost 3, 000 crypto press releases shows a big problem: many crypto news sites are just selling space instead of doing real journalism. Here’s the thing: in regular med
College sports are getting a financial boost from an unexpected source: private equity. The University of Utah has just made history by teaming up with a private equity firm to support its athletics programs. This deal is a big shift from the usual way things are done. The university has set up a fo
Team USA’s hockey squad has settled on its main netminder for the opening Olympic match against Latvia. The decision came after a solid showing at last year’s 4 Nations Face‑Off, where the goalie helped secure second place. Coach Mike Sullivan praised his pick as “elite” and expressed full confidenc
Employees who see bad things happening at work matter a lot. They can stop the problem from getting worse. Most studies look only inside the office to see why people speak up or stay silent. A new idea is that talking about what happens at work with family can change how people act. Think of it lik
The United States skier Jessie Diggins finished third in the women’s 10‑kilometer freestyle at the Winter Games, adding a bronze medal to her growing Olympic collection. Despite suffering a rib injury earlier in the competition, she pushed through the course and crossed the line with a time that
After weeks of protests that forced long‑time leader Sheikh Hasina to flee, Bangladesh went to the polls for its first election in years. The day was largely calm, giving voters a chance to test the country’s democratic promise after a period of political unrest. Around 47 % of eligible voters ha
Grand Blanc students and teachers made a big splash for a good cause. On February 10, about one hundred people gathered at Don Batchelor Field to jump into cold water and raise money for Special Olympics Michigan. The event, called the Polar Plunge, is a popular fundraiser that encourages ever
