The city of San Francisco recently avoided a potential confrontation with federal troops. It all started when the president decided to send in federal agents, but then changed his mind after a phone call with the city's mayor. The mayor, Daniel Lurie, spoke directly to the president and convinced hi
The House of Representatives has been on a break for over a month. No policy debates, no votes, and no oversight hearings. Speaker Mike Johnson decided to put everything on hold. This is not just a short break. It's been going on for weeks. And it's happening while the government is shut down. John
ESCMID, a big group focused on fighting infections, has a new leader. This change happens when the world faces big health challenges. The new leader takes over from someone who did a lot to keep the group strong. The new leader has big shoes to fill. The old leader worked hard to make sure the grou
The UK's Labour Party has a new deputy leader, Lucy Powell. She won the vote against Bridget Phillipson, but only 17% of members showed up to vote. Powell wants the party to focus more on its left-wing values instead of trying to appeal to voters who like right-wing ideas. Powell believes Labour sh
The U. S. is making big moves in the world of digital money. President Trump has picked Michael Selig to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Selig is no stranger to crypto. He's been a key player in the SEC's crypto task force, helping to shape how the government oversees digital c
The United Nations is gearing up for a significant change. The next leader, known as the secretary-general, will be chosen in a process that's stirring up some debate. This role has a five-year term, starting in 2027. Traditionally, the position rotates among different regions. Right now, it's Lati
A big change is happening in the world of fintech. Snowball & Co. , a tech investment company, has taken over Adro, a fintech startup. Adro helps people from other countries who are studying or working in the U. S. manage their money. Now, Adro's team will run Finfare Money, a financial tech company
AXS, a big name in ticketing and event tech, has just welcomed two new leaders to its team. Nikhil Bobde is now the chief tech officer, and Alex Hazboun is stepping into a new role as the chief innovation officer. These changes show that AXS is serious about improving its tech and growing bigger. B
In the world of finance, change is constant, and innovation is key. Now, there's a chance to shine a spotlight on the people and ideas pushing the industry forward. The Most Innovative People in Finance and Innovation of the Year awards are now accepting nominations. These awards are all about reco
Mike Fowler, a dedicated educator and former superintendent of the Grossmont Union High School District, passed away after a courageous fight against brain cancer. His journey in education was marked by a deep commitment to students and a lasting influence on the community. Fowler's career in educa
