A big surprise awaited students at the University of Washington. They thought they were in trouble, but instead, they learned that an anonymous donor had given $50 million to cover their tuition. This generous gift is for students in the Medical Laboratory Science Program. It will pay for their seni
AI is changing how we see autism in kids. It can look at videos or photos and find patterns that might mean a child has autism. These patterns could be in how they move, look at others, or react to sounds. The AI compares these patterns to what it knows from other kids who have autism. This is cool
Texas is taking a hard look at its new school voucher program. Officials want to make sure that taxpayer money doesn't end up supporting schools with questionable ties. The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program is set to launch soon, offering families up to $10, 474 per child for private s
In Flagstaff, schools are making big moves to improve learning and student well-being. One key change is swapping start times for elementary and high schools. The idea is to give teens more time to sleep, which can boost their health and grades. It's a simple shift, but it could make a big differenc
The Department of Education has a massive backlog of student loan applications. As of November 30, 802, 730 applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans are still pending. This delay is causing stress for many borrowers. In November, the department approved loan discharges for 170 borrowers
In late 2025, the Federal Reserve made three interest rate cuts, hoping to cool inflation and boost jobs. But crypto markets didn't cheer. Instead, Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and other cryptocurrencies dropped, losing over $1. 45 trillion in value from their October highs. This unexpected reaction
Sophie Mercer, a forensic science student from Santa Clarita, has earned a spot in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's University Honors Program. This program is quite competitive, and Sophie is one of 739 students chosen this year. That's a big jump from the previous record set in 2019. To get in
Back to the Future Part 3 might have ended, but its legacy lived on in an unexpected way. In 1991, CBS launched an animated series based on the popular movie franchise. Though it only ran for two seasons, this show left a mark that extended beyond the screen. The animated series introduced a new ti
In 2025, central Pennsylvania saw a wave of new businesses opening their doors. From healthcare to retail, these new spots are changing the local scene. Let's dive into some of the most interesting additions. Healthcare got a boost with new clinics and hospitals. Oak Street Health opened a clinic i
A big name in digital retail tech, Hanshow, is teaming up with the famous University of Cambridge. They're joining forces to explore new ways to use wireless tech in stores. This isn't just about making shopping smarter. It's about making it more efficient and sustainable too. Cambridge is known fo
