Greg Abel, 63, stepped onto the stage at Berkshire Hathaway’s first annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, after taking over as chief executive last January. He began by welcoming the company’s top leaders and introduced a banner that honored Warren Buffett, who had led the firm for 60 years. Buff
The Tulsa school board decided not to cut funding for special education after a recent budget proposal. The decision keeps the district’s programs running and supports students who need extra help. The board’s move came after a plan to reduce special‑Ed resources was put forward by district offic
The state Senate approved a new budget that will bring more money to schools, towns and health care. After weeks of public talks the lawmakers voted 30‑6, with all opposition from Republicans. The plan adds $180 million for education and $100 million to help struggling towns, hoping to keep lo
The recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner sparked a debate about how news outlets cover violent events. A commentator said that the media quickly turned the story into a focus on themselves and then shifted to talking about a popular comedian. She warned that journalists sh
A recent discussion explores how American evangelical Christians are divided when it comes to enforcing immigration laws. The conversation began with two experts who regularly think about how religion and government should interact. One is a long‑time religion reporter, the other leads a group that
A growing trend sees celebrities proudly wearing garments that echo their cultural heritage, turning red carpet events into showcases of diversity. The trend began with Drew Afualo’s Samoan‑inspired look at the Moana 2 premiere, where she paired a traditional crown with a shell necklace and teeth
The story begins in 2018 when a Spanish crime drama reached audiences worldwide without losing its original language. The series followed a clever mastermind who led two daring bank heists, and it kept viewers on edge with rapid cuts between perspectives and time jumps. Originally a short miniseries
Last week’s surprise attacks on multiple Malian military bases revealed cracks in the country’s security. Five soldiers—three still serving, one retired, and one recently dismissed—are now under investigation for possibly helping militants tied to al Qaeda and Tuareg separatists. One of the accused,
In a tiny town where everyone knows each other’s grandparents, an 81-year-old activist drove three days just to get people talking about politics. Wasco, Oregon, population 417, isn’t the kind of place that normally draws crowds for policy debates. Yet Steve Radcliffe arrived with a plan: hold 36 to
Seven major oil producers in OPEC+ have quietly decided to slightly increase their oil output next month, adding about 188, 000 barrels per day. This decision happens even as one of their key members, the UAE, announced it was leaving the group. The increase mirrors a similar move last month, but wi
