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Green Energy Funds Frozen: A Battle Over Climate Change Investments

March 11, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Trump has frozen billions in funds meant for climate-friendly projects. The money was awarded through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a program created by the Inflation Reduction Act. This fund, worth nearly $7 billion, was intended to fin

education

Can Massachusetts Keep Its Education System Strong?

March 11, 2025

Education is a big deal in Massachusetts. The state is known for having one of the best education systems in the country. But, there are some big changes happening at the federal level that could affect how things run. The federal government has been talking about shutting down the Departme

education

Campus Crackdown: Universities Under Scrutiny for Antisemitism

March 11, 2025

The Department of Education has sent a strong message to 60 universities, warning them that their federal funding could be at risk due to antisemitic incidents on their campuses. This move comes after a year of increasing concerns about the safety of Jewish students. The list includes some of the mo

technology

Tech Startup Hinge Health Takes Big Step with IPO Filing

March 11, 2025

A digital physical therapy company based in San Francisco, Hinge Health, has filed to go public. This move hints at a potential revival in the IPO market, especially in the tech sector, which has been relatively quiet for the past few years. The company specializes in using software to help

politics

Big Bucks Yanked: Columbia Loses $400 Million

March 10, 2025

A big shake-up hit the academic world when a major university lost a huge chunk of federal funding. Columbia University found itself in hot water when the administration abruptly pulled $400 million. This move sent shockwaves through other universities, who are now on edge, wondering if they might b

politics

New Faces, New Plans: Shaking Up Immigration Enforcement

March 10, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security has a new game plan. Kristi Noem, the head honcho, has just announced some big changes. The first big change is that the agency in charge of immigration enforcement has a new boss. The new acting director is Todd Lyons, who used to be the assistant director of

politics

Trump Pushes for Unity and Funding

March 9, 2025

In a recent move, former President Donald Trump took to social media to rally support among congressional Republicans. He urged them to back a temporary government funding bill proposed by House GOP leaders. This bill is seen as a crucial step to keep the government running smoothly until September.

technology

Turing's Big Leap: From Hiring Coders to Shaping AI

March 9, 2025

Turing, a company that started as a platform for hiring remote coders, has just raised a whopping $111 million. This isn't just any funding round; it's a Series E round that has doubled their valuation to $2. 2 billion. Imagine that! The company is now worth over two billion dollars. Turing didn't

opinion

Where Does Your Tax Money Go? The Surprising Truth About University Research Funding

March 8, 2025

Taxpayers might be surprised to learn that a big chunk of the money given to universities for medical research doesn't actually go to finding cures. Instead, it covers what are called "indirect costs. " These costs are so vague that they can pay for things like professor salaries, office parties, an

politics

Tensions Rise: Trump's Warning to Iran

March 8, 2025

The world watched as Trump issued a stern warning to Iran. If a nuclear deal couldn't be struck, military action could be on the table. This wasn't just any threat; it was a big deal. The stakes were high, and the world was on edge. Many people were worried about what this meant for the fut