The latest scores from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), often called the Nation's Report Card, show a worrying trend for U. S. students. Eighth graders are struggling with science, while 12th graders are falling behind in math and reading. These results, the first since the pand
The SEC has a new boss for its Corporation Finance Division. James Moloney, a well-known figure in corporate securities law, is stepping into this important role. He's no stranger to the SEC, having worked there before from 1994 to 2000. After that, he spent time at a big law firm, Gibson Dunn & Cru
Over 1, 800 film professionals have pledged not to work with Israeli film institutions. They believe these institutions are involved in what they call "genocide and apartheid" against Palestinians. This pledge, which started with 1, 200 signatories, now includes big names like Emma Stone and James S
In the world of artificial intelligence, a young activist is making waves. Sneha Revanur, a 20-year-old student from Stanford University, is not backing down from the big tech companies. She is fighting for better rules on AI, even though some powerful people don't like it. Revanur started her jour
Space isn't just a vast, mysterious frontier; it's also a harsh environment that can speed up how our cells age. Recent findings from a study show that spending time in space can make crucial blood and immune cells age faster than they normally would. The research team used advanced AI technology t
Purpureocillium lilacinum PLBJ-1 is a biocontrol fungus. It makes leucinostatins. These are special molecules that can kill other fungi. Think of them as natural antibiotics. But how does this fungus make them? And why does it make more in some conditions than others? Scientists found out that the
Nasdaq has introduced a new rule that requires shareholder approval for companies looking to use stock issuances to buy cryptocurrencies. This move comes as many companies have been rushing to add crypto to their treasuries, with a total of $132 billion planned for such purchases this year. The new
ARK Invest, a prominent investment firm, has been actively expanding its crypto-related stock portfolio. Recently, it acquired significant shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies and Bullish, spreading these investments across three of its major ETFs: ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), Next Generation Inte
A big group of crypto supporters, including investors and developers, just sent a strong message to the U. S. Senate. They want clear rules to protect people who create open-source software. Without these protections, they say, the U. S. might lose its edge in the crypto world. The letter, signed b
Max Verstappen made history at the Italian Grand Prix with a stunning pole position. His record-breaking lap, clocked at 1m 18. 792s, set a new standard at the Monza Circuit, averaging an impressive 164. 46mph. This was his fifth pole of the season, showcasing his skill and the car's improved perfor
