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May 30 2025EDUCATION

Universities: Time to Rebuild Public Trust

The current political climate has put universities in the spotlight, especially with the ongoing disputes between the administration and institutions like Harvard. These conflicts revolve around funding, overhead costs, and student visas, which are crucial for many schools. However, these issues are

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May 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Powering Up: The Future of Electricity Transformers

A fresh company has burst onto the scene, aiming to revolutionize how electricity flows through the grid. Heron Power, a startup headed by a former Tesla executive, has just secured a substantial $38 million in funding. This financial boost is earmarked for developing solid-state transformers, a cut

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May 30 2025POLITICS

A Week of Surprises: From Visa Changes to Weather Warnings

A new visa option is on the horizon for those looking to move to the United States. This new "gold card" will replace the existing EB-5 program, which offers green cards to investors. The catch? It will cost a hefty 5 million dollars. This move is part of a broader trend of making immigration more e

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May 30 2025CRYPTO

The Future of Crypto Browsing: Donut Labs' Big Bet

There is a new player in the crypto world. Donut Labs has just secured $7 million in a pre-seed round. This money comes from a mix of well-known investors. Hongshan, BITKRAFT, and HackVC are leading the charge. Sky9 Ventures, Matrix Partners, Makers Fund, Altos, Orthogonal Ventures, Vessel Ventures,

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Boston's Big Spenders: The Battle for Mayor Heats Up

The race for Boston's mayoral seat is heating up, with a significant chunk of money pouring in from a group called "Your City, Your Future. " This group, backing Josh Kraft, has decided to spend an extra $989, 000 on ads. This brings their total spending on negative ads against the current mayor, Mi

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May 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of AI in Business: A Global Perspective

AI is transforming the business world, and Chinese companies are at the forefront of this revolution. Jerry Ye, a Caltech graduate, returned to China in 2017 to establish Whale, a global AI company. Whale specializes in AI software and hardware for retailers, boasting clients like Starbucks, Xiaomi,

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May 28 2025POLITICS

Mayor's Money Fight: The Battle for Campaign Cash

The mayor of New York City is in a legal battle with the city's Campaign Finance Board. The issue? The board has refused to give the mayor $3. 4 million in matching funds for his reelection campaign. The mayor's team argues that the board's decision is unfair and based on a dismissed federal indictm

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May 28 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's Federal Funding Under Fire

Harvard University is in the middle of a heated dispute with the federal government. The current administration is looking into pulling back a significant amount of money from the university. This move is part of a larger conflict that has been brewing for some time. The administration is eyeing ar

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May 28 2025POLITICS

Transgender Sports Showdown: Trump and Newsom Clash Over Fair Play

The debate over transgender athletes competing in female sports has sparked a heated exchange between former President Trump and California Governor Newsom. The controversy began when a 16-year-old transgender athlete participated in the state track and field qualifiers. This event triggered a stron

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May 27 2025POLITICS

Public Radio Fights Back

A significant legal battle unfolded when several public radio stations, including three from Colorado, took a stand against the Trump administration. They filed a lawsuit in federal court, challenging an executive order aimed at cutting off federal funds to NPR and PBS. The order, issued in early Ma

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