In the heart of New Mexico, a unique event is giving startups a chance to shine. Ski Lift Pitch, part of CNM Ingenuity's venture capital competitions, has been a game-changer for many entrepreneurs. The event, held at Taos Ski Valley, offers a creative way for startups to pitch their ideas to invest
The Dutch government is considering a new tax plan that could shake up the investment world. The idea is to tax not just the profits people make when they sell investments, but also the potential profits they could make, even if they haven't sold anything yet. This includes stocks, bonds, and crypto
R3, a company with a strong background in financial infrastructure, is making a bold move. They are betting big on Solana, a blockchain platform. This shift comes after years of working with banks and financial institutions. R3 wants to bring more assets onto the blockchain. The company looked at m
Netflix is throwing a huge comedy party in Los Angeles from May 4th to 10th. Over 200 comedians and celebrities will be there. This includes big names like Bill Burr, Conan O'Brien, and Steve Carell. They will perform live shows, podcast recordings, and other fun events. One special event is the Ni
Clear Street, a tech-savvy finance company, has taken a big step. They've filed some important paperwork with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This paperwork is for an initial public offering (IPO). That means they want to sell shares of their company to the public. They plan to list th
A big event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Grand Rapids had to be called off because of bad weather. This was the 40th year for this celebration at the Wealthy Theatre. The plan was for Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, and Davenport University to work together t
Scientists have created a new type of muscle cell from a special kind of tilapia. They named it ONM, short for Oreochromis niloticus muscle. These cells were grown using a technique called explant. The cells did well in a special growth environment. They thrived in an L-15 medium with 5% fetal bovin
In the world of forensics, time is of the essence. Scientists are always looking for ways to get DNA results faster without losing quality. Over the past ten years, Rapid DNA tech has made big strides. It can now process samples with a lot of DNA in just 90 minutes. But there are still some problems
The U. S. has a long history of meddling in Latin American politics. This isn't a new trend. It has been going on for over 50 years. The U. S. has been involved in many countries. These include Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Grenada. They even backed dictators like Augusto Pinochet in Chile. Why did t
Some politicians, like Zohran Mamdani, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and others, are often called progressives. But what do they really stand for? Their ideas are more like those of communists, not progressives. They want a system where the government controls everything, like in Russia or China. This i
