Hedge funds used to battle over trading strategies. Now, they fight over people. Once known for big bets and flashy returns, the $5 trillion industry has shifted its focus. Talent has become the new currency. Top traders now sign contracts worth hundreds of millions, similar to sports stars. Firms e
Saudi Arabia isn’t giving up on sports investments. After spending heavily on golf, football, and Formula 1, the country is now turning to cricket—but with a twist. A proposed T20 league, inspired by tennis’s Grand Slam events, is back on the table. Last year’s idea faded, but now the Public Investm
Japan has long worried about very young mothers and their risks for child abuse. But what about women in their early 20s who become first-time moms? A new study flips the focus by comparing two groups: those under 26 and those 26 or older. Most past research zeroed in on teens, leaving a gap for wom
Columbia Public Schools has tapped Douglass High School Principal Eryca Neville to lead a new role focused on students who need learning options outside traditional classrooms. Neville steps into the executive director of alternative education position after nearly a decade as Douglass High’s top ad
The U. S. Justice Department has added a former attorney from President Trump’s team to the investigation of ex‑CIA chief John Brennan. The move comes after a senior prosecutor in Miami stepped away from the case, sparking questions about the pace of the inquiry. Brennan, a frequent commentator on c
The deputy prime minister, who also runs the justice department, has publicly shown his confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer after a dispute over the choice of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Mandelson, a long‑time Labour figure, was named by Starmer but later removed bec
A major entertainment firm has taken on roughly €630 million, or $742 million, through a private debt deal. The money is earmarked for building and upgrading music venues across the world. The company’s statement confirmed the borrowing but stopped short of giving specifics about the terms or len
San Diego’s science labs are mostly empty. About a third of the space sits unused, which is almost as high as it has ever been. The city’s rental rates are dropping and landlords offer more discounts, so some companies are stepping in. The latest data shows a split scene. Venture money is coming ba
The study dives into how women who have finished breast cancer treatment feel and act as they move forward. It gathers stories from survivors to uncover the ups and downs of adjusting to a new normal. Participants share moments when they felt strong, like gaining confidence after therapy, and tim
A 6'9" basketball player just made a big move by choosing Maryland for his next season. Maban Jabriel, who played for Queens University last year, recently visited the Maryland basketball program and decided it was the right fit. His choice came after considering several other schools during his tra
