The University of Minnesota made a bold move recently. They said no to a deal from the Trump administration. This deal was called the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. ” It promised extra federal funding to universities. But there was a catch. Schools had to agree to certain cons
The Peoria Rivermen are not just scoring goals on the ice; they're also making a difference in the community. Teaming up with PNC Bank, they've launched a new initiative called "Goals for Great. " Here's how it works: every time the Rivermen score a goal at home during the 2025-26 season, PNC Bank w
In Baltimore County, something exciting is happening at Towson High School. Leaders from the county and state recently started a huge construction project. This isn't just a small update. It's a major overhaul that will take years to finish. The plan is to add a big new section to the school. Some
Choosing a college is not just about the classes. Students also need to think about where they will live. Things like how much it costs to live there, how friendly the people are, and what there is to do can make a big difference. A recent study looked at over 400 cities in the U. S. to find the be
In a shocking turn of events, a group of young women have come forward with serious allegations against an ice cream shop owner. These former employees, who were teenagers when they worked at Flavor Frenzy in Addison, claim that the owner, Steven Weisberg, took advantage of them in numerous ways. T
Ubisoft is making some serious changes. Two of its studios, Massive Entertainment and RedLynx, are going through big shifts. Massive, known for games like The Division and upcoming titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, is offering some employees a chance to leave voluntaril
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is back on sale, and it's a steal at its current price. This tablet is a versatile powerhouse, perfect for work, play, or just everyday use. It's not the newest model, but it still packs a punch with its MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset and 12GB of RAM. That means it can
Applied Materials, a major player in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry, is making some big moves. They plan to let go of 4% of their workforce. This means around 1, 400 people will lose their jobs. The company expects to spend between $160 million and $180 million on these layoffs,
In a recent chat at Harvard, former Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo had some surprising things to say about teaching everyone to code. She admitted that pushing coding as the ultimate skill might not be such a great idea anymore, especially with AI taking over. Raimondo, who was once a big fan o
In a recent gathering, top executives from the crypto world, including Brian Armstrong from Coinbase, sat down with U. S. lawmakers from both major parties. Their main topic? A bill aimed at shaping the structure of the crypto market. This bill, however, isn't expected to become law anytime soon. T
