Every year, students in Charleston learn how to build robots that swim underwater. Their toolkit includes PVC pipes, wires, and small motors to craft gadgets that can navigate pools and race against other schools. The program started small but now has three times as many participants as it did a few
Money talks loudly in politics, especially in tight races for top jobs. Colorado's 2022 gubernatorial primary is proving that point well. One candidate took a bold financial step to stay in the game. Sen. Michael Bennet loaned his campaign nearly a million bucks in late May. Why would a politician d
Smart brands now treat creativity like a muscle—not a luxury. Research shows firms that win top creative awards see profits jump by 2. 7% and share prices climb 4. 7% in the year after the win. That’s real money, not just a pat on the back. In a world where technology and customer tastes change over
A fight broke out inside SoFi Stadium during Iran's World Cup match, but it had nothing to do with the game itself. Two groups of fans—one supporting Iran’s last monarchy era, the other backing the current government—ended up trading punches in the stands. Security stepped in fast, stopping the scuf
Tiny algae called Alexandrium pacificum have a secret weapon against water pollution. Scientists found a special gene in these algae that helps them survive when harmful chemicals enter their environment. This gene, named Gtt2, acts like a cleanup crew inside the algae cells. When toxic substances l
Two major chemical companies decided to merge their operations in a surprising move that could change how plastics and other materials are made around the world. The $2. 4 billion agreement will combine Olin’s strong production base with Huntsman’s deep experience in specialty chemicals. When the de
Analysts see Flutter Entertainment’s FanDuel as a likely winner when 2026’s FIFA World Cup arrives. Investment firm Wedbush gave the company a positive outlook with a price target suggesting nearly a third more value for shareholders who act before the tournament. The push comes as FanDuel tries to
Monday turned out to be a mixed bag for crypto exchange-traded funds. While most altcoin funds saw fresh money coming in, Bitcoin ETFs faced a net loss of $64 million. Ether funds led the gains with $22. 5 million, followed by Hyperliquid at $17. 2 million. XRP and Solana funds each added about $2.
Many traders worry about invisible costs that quietly drain profits. PrimeXBT just made those costs smaller by slashing spreads across widely watched markets. The broker now offers zero pip spreads on the Euro-Dollar pair, numbers that were unthinkable just a few years ago. Gold traders pay just sev
The German government has officially declined the offer from Italy’s UniCredit to take over Commerzbank. Commerzbank, a key lender in Germany, is currently under pressure from UniCredit as the offer deadline nears. The German state owns a 12 % share in Commerzbank, a stake it gained after the
