Special education has been a bipartisan priority since 1975. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was a big deal. It meant that kids with disabilities would get the support they need. But now, there's talk about cutting funds. That's a problem. Kids with disabilities need proper e
Alaska's hope for a massive North Slope natural gas pipeline is more of a holiday wish than a realistic plan. Many in Southcentral Alaska are pinning their hopes on this project to lower heating and electricity costs. But the truth is, this pipeline is too expensive and too risky. The world has plen
The Supreme Court is making some big choices. These choices will shape many aspects of life. From how voting districts are drawn to rules for political campaigns, and even rights for transgender people. But there's a growing concern: the court seems to be drifting away from what the public wants. U
A serious problem has been found in a popular smartphone chip. It can't be fixed with updates. This chip, made by MediaTek, is in many Android phones. Researchers found a way to take control of the phone by using special electromagnetic pulses during startup. This attack can't be stopped by software
Citadel Securities, a major player in traditional finance, has asked the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take a closer look at decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. They believe some DeFi platforms, especially those dealing with tokenized U. S. stocks, might be doing things similar
In November, U. S. companies announced fewer job cuts, but hiring remained slow. This happened as businesses struggled with economic uncertainty, tariffs, and lower demand. The number of planned layoffs dropped by 53% from October, but it was still higher than last year. So far this year, employers
In recent times, politics has taken center stage in financial planning discussions. This shift comes as no surprise, given the recent government shutdown, fluctuating tariffs, and stock market ups and downs. A recent study by the CFP Board reveals that politics is now the top concern for many Americ
Technology is changing how we talk to each other. A group of professors and students from Quinnipiac University created software that lets people control devices with their faces. This is a big deal for people who can't move much. The idea started when Chetan Jaiswal, a computer science professor,
Cancer is a tricky foe. It has some common traits, but finding shared molecular patterns across different types has been a challenge. Now, with tons of data at hand, researchers are diving deep to uncover these hidden links. A recent study took a big leap. They looked at data from twelve different
The Eastern Mediterranean Sea is facing a stealthy invader. The devil firefish, also known as Pterois miles, is causing quite a stir. This fish is not from around here. It's an alien species that's been causing trouble. It's growing fast and reproducing like crazy. This is a big deal because it's me
