Apple has introduced a new MacBook model that can be bought by students for just $499. This price is lower than any previous MacBook, making it easier for parents and schools to buy one. Before this, the cheapest Apple laptop started at $999, so many families could not afford a MacBook for the
Recent data shows that the decline in church attendance and rise of atheism have slowed, with more people identifying as Christian or joining other faiths. Researchers note that the percentage of adults who say they belong to a religion or have no religion has stayed steady over five years. Some sch
The Strait of Hormuz is a key spot where oil travels from the Middle East to the world. When tensions rise in Iran, ships can get stuck there. European leaders are careful about getting involved in the conflict. They want to keep the waterway safe but do not want to push the war forward. I
Horizon Technology Finance and Monroe Capital held separate votes, both ending in approval for the merger plan. The deal means Horizon will acquire Monroe, and shareholders from both sides had to agree on the terms. Horizon’s investors backed a proposal that would issue new shares as part of the
A public‑school advocate named Jenny Clark was taken off the State Board of Education when her term ended in January 2025. The change followed pressure from a lobbyist who works for an organization that opposes school choice. Clark had joined the board in 2022 after former Governor Doug Ducey
The FDA has introduced a new program that promises super-fast drug approvals. This program, called the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher, can approve drugs in just one to two months. This is much faster than the usual 10-month review process. The idea is to prioritize drugs that match certain
A Houston‑based company led by billionaire Tilman Fertitta is in the middle of negotiations to acquire Caesars Entertainment for a hefty $6. 5 billion, according to reports from CNBC. The deal would value Caesars at about $31. 5 billion when its heavy debt load is factored in, which gives Fertitta’s
A big winter storm is coming across the U. S. , with some areas expecting up to three feet of snow. The weather service warns that driving should be limited to emergencies and that people staying on the road should keep a survival kit handy. In mountain regions, the wind is strong enough to trigg
Barrotta, who first gained fame playing Allan in Tyler Perry’s BET series The Oval, has just signed with Untitled Entertainment. The actor’s career began in New York where he balanced journalism gigs at Entertainment Tonight, Celebuzz and The Wrap before moving into acting. He appeared in over
Kurt Russell says he has no regrets about hunting and the life his family grew up with. He talked on a podcast about how he loves elk meat and feels proud to take animals that feed people. He added, “I honor the animal’s service. ” His son Wyatt from Colorado explains how living close to na
