The study looks at how Chinese state‑owned companies do in environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas. Instead of treating each factor separately, it examines how different “institutional logics” combine to shape outcomes. The researchers used a method called fsQCA and analysed data from
The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D. C. is under scrutiny after a lengthy investigation revealed that top officers may have altered crime reports to improve the city’s safety image. The report, which spans more than 500 pages, is tied to possible firing notices for 13 senior offic
A government panel created last year is stirring controversy by pushing ideas that could reshape how religion interacts with public life in America. The group, made up mostly of conservative Christian leaders, recently shared its goals in public meetings. Their proposals include giving religious gro
After years of relentless attacks, Ukrainians finally got a short break when a three-day ceasefire began on May 9. The pause was arranged with help from the U. S. and included a pledge to swap 1, 000 prisoners from each side. Many in Ukraine saw this as a rare chance to rest, even if just for a few
When students in Florida head to the state debate tournament, they expect a big event. Yet many feel it is just a small local meet. Compared to Texas, where the debate championship pulls in more than 150 speakers, Florida’s field is less than half that size. Both states value education and produce
Arisa Health, the organization that runs community mental health centers across 41 Arkansas counties, decided not to bid for a new state contract when its current agreement ends. The choice comes after the agency has faced rising costs and shrinking public money for more than five decades. The cent
Dakota Jordan, once a top high‑school athlete who dreamed of playing both football and baseball in college, has found his true calling on the diamond. After going undrafted in 2024, he signed with the San Francisco Giants as a fourth‑round pick and quickly proved that his talent is real. Standing
The city of Eau Claire wants to help a new steakhouse called Condesa get started in a long‑empty spot on Haymarket Landing. The 7, 700‑square‑foot building was bought by Foxconn in 2018 but never opened. Now, JP Nunez plans to turn it into a Latin‑inspired eatery that can seat 200 guests. Nunez s
Every May, as cherry blossoms fade in Central Park, another kind of bloom takes over Manhattan sidewalks—designer dresses and $500 sunglasses. The New York City Ballet’s Spring Gala isn’t just about dance; it’s a side stage where money, taste, and social clout collide under blinking flashbulbs. Atte
A small but growing number of investors are trying to have their cake and eat it too. They’re buying up rental homes through special property funds while also stashing cash in Bitcoin. The idea is simple: collect steady rent checks while waiting for the digital currency to skyrocket in value. A rece
