Brown University, which manages an $8 billion endowment, has cut its ownership of Blue Owl Capital’s publicly traded private credit fund by more than half. The university now holds only 1. 5 million shares of the fund, down from 3. 2 million at the end of last year. Despite this reduction, Brown kee
Spencer Pratt, once known for his reality TV antics, has surged into second place in a recent poll for the Los Angeles mayoral race. The new survey from UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs shows the incumbent, Karen Bass, leading with 25% support. Pratt follows closely with 11%, pushing a celebri
Spencer Pratt, known for his role in "The Hills, " has taken a bold step into politics by announcing his candidacy for Los Angeles mayor. This move comes after he became a vocal critic of Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass following the devastating Palisades Fire, which destroyed his home. P
Spencer Pratt's recent announcement to run for mayor of Los Angeles has sparked conversations about celebrities venturing into politics. He made this bold move on January 7, 2026, during a public demonstration marking the first anniversary of the Palisades Fire. Pratt, who is 42 years old, criticize
Spencer Pratt, a familiar face from reality TV, has thrown his hat into the ring for L. A. mayor. This move comes exactly a year after the devastating Palisades fire, which destroyed his home and many others. Pratt has been vocal on social media, blaming Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom fo
Brown algae, those humble sea plants, are more than just seaweed. They are packed with special molecules that could change the game in medicine and health. These molecules, like fucoidans and sterols, are created because brown algae live in tough conditions. They could be the key to new drugs and he
Spencer Strider, the Atlanta Braves' standout pitcher, has a secret weapon: his wife, Maggie. She's not just a supportive spouse; she's a trusted advisor. Spencer values her insights so much that he listens to her baseball advice. Their journey together started in high school, where they met at a Ch
Brown trout are a fascinating example of how animals change their habits as they grow. This process, called ontogenetic niche shifts, greatly influences how many fish there are and how big they get. But here is the kicker: the environment where they live can limit these changes. To dive into this, a
Brown carbon, a key component of biomass-burning organic aerosols (BBOA), plays a significant role in absorbing sunlight and potentially speeding up global warming. However, the chemical processes that happen within these particles after they absorb light are not yet fully understood. Scientists hav
Browning is a common issue in many fruits, including apples, which can affect their appearance and taste. Scientists compared a browning-resistant apple variety called 'Rb-18' with a more susceptible variety, 'Fuji'. They found that 'Rb-18' had lower levels of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzyme activit
