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Colorado's 2025: A Year of Legal Wake-Up Calls

December 29, 2025

In 2025, Colorado's lawmakers faced a series of legal setbacks that highlighted their apparent ignorance of basic constitutional principles. The First Amendment, a cornerstone of American freedoms, was at the heart of these disputes. It's surprising that in a modern democracy, elected officials need

entertainment

Art and Ideas: A Journey Through São Paulo's Bienal

December 28, 2025

The São Paulo Bienal is not just an art show. It's a big, bold idea. This year, it's all about making the world better. The chief curator, Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, wants to go beyond just talking about diversity and inclusion. He wants to show the beauty of our world. And he's doing it with o

education

Young Students to Join Kent State Campus in 2027

December 28, 2025

Kent State University and Bio-Med Science Academy are teaming up to bring a new STEM school to campus. Starting in fall 2027, Bio-Med's elementary students will move into the Michael Schwartz Center. This move will merge two campuses into one, creating a single location for all kindergarten through

science

New York and Ontario Team Up for a Nuclear Future

December 28, 2025

New York State and Ontario, Canada, have joined forces to boost nuclear energy. They want to build new nuclear power plants. This includes both big reactors and smaller, modular ones. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York and Premier Doug Ford of Ontario signed an agreement. It's about sharing ideas an

business

Why Big Companies Are Bringing Employees Back to the Office in 2026

December 27, 2025

In 2026, many large companies are tightening their in-office rules. They are reducing work-from-home options that became popular during the Covid pandemic. A recent survey found that nearly half of all companies will require employees to be in the office at least four days a week. About 28 percent a

technology

Two Tech Giants Join Forces to Shape the Future of Digital Hangouts

December 27, 2025

Exarta and Soneium, two tech innovators, have teamed up to bring Web3 experiences to a wider audience. This collaboration aims to blend the best of Web2 and Web3, making digital interactions, gaming, and media more accessible globally. Soneium, a Layer 2 network by Sony Block Solutions Labs, offers

business

SpaceX's Big Move: What Does Going Public Mean for Space Travel?

December 27, 2025

SpaceX, the company that once teetered on the edge of bankruptcy, is now considering a massive initial public offering (IPO) that could value it at up to $1. 5 trillion. This move isn't just about money; it's about the future of space exploration. SpaceX is a key player in many important missions, w

science

NASA's Artemis 2 Rocket Gets Patriotic Makeover for Historic Moon Mission

December 27, 2025

NASA is gearing up for its Artemis 2 mission, a big step in space exploration. This mission will send astronauts on a journey around the moon. It's a major deal because it's the first time since the Apollo days that humans will go that far into space. The rocket for this mission, called the Space L

technology

Japan's New Way to Prove You're Human

December 27, 2025

In Japan, a big change is happening. A company called MEDIROM is teaming up with two other groups, Tools for Humanity and World Foundation. They want to make sure people can prove they are real humans online. This is important because AI is getting really good at pretending to be human. MEDIROM has

business

Tata Steel in Hot Water: Dutch Towns Fight Back

December 27, 2025

Tata Steel, a big name in the steel world, is in trouble. A group in the Netherlands is suing two of its Dutch companies. They want €1. 4 billion (that's a lot of money! ) for health and environmental issues. The group says the steel plant in IJmuiden is making people sick and lowering home values. ...