In the quiet town of Izium, surrounded by fields and forests, war’s scars remain deep. A woman named Alla shared her story with investigators—how Russian soldiers held her for days, torturing her in ways that left her begging for death. This isn’t an isolated case. Since Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukra
Government money has long shaped what American researchers study. In 1945, President Truman wanted an agency that paid scientists to discover how the world works. That agency became the National Science Foundation. Today, one out of every ten federal research dollars for U. S. universities comes fro
A website where film fans keep track of movies and share opinions might change hands soon. A small group wants to buy it before bigger investors take over. They’ve started a fundraiser to raise money and turn the site into something owned by its users instead of a corporation. The site started as a
The U. S. government is planning a big change to how science grants are awarded. A new set of rules will let political leaders decide which projects get money, instead of scientists who review proposals. The change comes after the previous order was struck down in courts for lacking clear just
Research funding for some of the nation's leading universities has hit unexpected roadblocks recently. Schools like Harvard, Duke, Princeton, and Yale reported that grant applications which had already cleared internal reviews received extra layers of examination without clear reasoning. The Nationa
A recent gathering on the National Mall mixed government resources with religious promotion, raising questions about separation of church and state. The event featured prayers, speeches, and a stage set up by Freedom 250, a group pushing a vision of America as a Christian nation. Organizers called i
India is testing fresh ways to pay for its massive ocean and water projects. A government company called Sagarmala wants to sell special bonds called ‘blue bonds’—the first of their kind in the country. These bonds work like regular loans but must be used only for clean-up efforts, port upgrades, sh
The Chicago school board just hit pause on renewing contracts for seven charter schools, sparking a heated debate late Thursday night. Eleven board members—all picked by the mayor or tied to the teachers’ union—argued they need more time to dig into financial reports before making any decisions. The
The story began with a single patient in Switzerland whose semen still carried viral RNA years after he recovered from hantavirus. The headline that caught worldwide attention claimed the virus could survive in sperm for up to six years and pose a sexual transmission risk. The claim was amplified by
Colorado lawmakers pushed through a new education funding bill that raises the state’s total money for K‑12 schools by about $180 million. The plan adds $449 to each student’s budget, bringing the average to roughly $12, 325 for the 2026‑27 school year. Most districts will keep or grow their funding
