The University of Arkansas has let go of its men’s and women’s tennis teams after 76 years. It wasn’t because the players were losing matches; it was a budget decision. The university’s athletic director said they can’t give the programs enough money to compete in their conference and national
The Interior Department’s latest budget plan targets many public‑land agencies. It would cut almost 3, 000 National Park Service jobs and remove thousands more from the Land Management, Geological Survey, Wildlife Service and Indian Affairs. Last year Congress stopped similar cuts, but the adm
The stock market's recent upward climb appears heavily reliant on the semiconductor sector, with a handful of chipmakers driving growth. This week, companies like Texas Instruments, AMD, and Intel saw significant gains, pushing major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record intraday p
Last year Virginia’s port saw its first big drop in cargo traffic in decades. A sudden wave of new taxes on imports shook up global trade and slowed business. But a court decision in early spring put limits on the president’s power to impose such taxes without oversight. Even with that win, Virginia
The Southeast is burning—not with the dramatic wildfires of the West, but with a slow, relentless spread of flames fueled by extreme drought. Georgia now holds the grim record for the worst property damage from a single fire event in its history, with over 120 homes and buildings destroyed. Two mass
In Milan suburbs, Diego Di Franco stands out—not because he’s a father, but because he posts daily updates about parenting online. While Italy’s parliament rejected a bill to match maternity and paternity leave in February, fathers like him are quietly reshaping fatherhood norms through social media
Russia’s economy is showing clear signs of trouble as the war in Ukraine drags on. Policymakers in Moscow recently met to discuss shrinking capital markets and rising costs, with warnings that labor shortages could get worse. Inflation is climbing, production is slowing, and experts say the country’
A recent survey in Germany shows something worth watching. Support for the far-right AfD party has jumped to 28%, the highest ever recorded in this poll. That’s one point higher than last week and four points ahead of the conservatives. At the same time, the traditionally strong CDU, led by Friedric
The financial world wasn’t made for robots. It was designed for humans—complete with banker’s hours, physical branches, and paperwork. But now that AI agents are starting to trade, invest, and make economic decisions on their own, the system’s human-focused flaws are becoming obvious. These agents d
A group of Arkansas high school musicians is stepping into the spotlight this week, blending youthful energy with professional polish. The 20-piece big band, drawn from seven local high schools, marks its 10th year under the guidance of jazz educators and guest soloist Adam Larson, a saxophonist who
