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Saginaw District Picks New Finance Boss to Guide $120M Budget

March 23, 2026

The Saginaw Intermediate School District has chosen Felipe Monasi to lead its financial team, beginning March 23. The role covers a budget over $120 million and services for about 26, 000 students across the county. Monasi’s duties will span budgeting, forecasting, compliance and reporting, helping

science

New Pathways for Surgeons Who Want to Do Science

March 22, 2026

Getting a research grant is hard work, and even harder after recent changes in federal rules. When a surgeon wins the money, it feels like a big win for their career and school. But winning is just the first step; actually doing the science and keeping the budget in check can be tricky. The good ne

politics

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

March 22, 2026

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

politics

Crypto CEO Seeks Presidential Favor

March 22, 2026

Sam Bankman‑Fried, the former chief of a now‑failing cryptocurrency firm, appears to be courting a pardon by showing up on social media for the former president. From his prison cell, he has praised the ex‑leader’s policies and supported the former president’s campaign to hit Iran. The messages ca

opinion

A New Call to Welcome

March 21, 2026

In Utah, the debate over how to treat newcomers has reached a tipping point. A handful of strict immigration laws were introduced in the state legislature but failed to pass, showing that many lawmakers are reluctant to follow President Trump’s hard‑line approach. Religious teachings offer a c

crypto

Crypto Wallets Get a New Power‑Play: How Software Is Now the Gatekeeper to Regulated Markets

March 21, 2026

A recent decision by a U. S. regulator has changed the way crypto wallets can interact with regulated financial products. The ruling says that a wallet app does not need to become a full broker or clearing house in order to let users trade futures, options and other derivatives. Instead, the app can

politics

Inside a Prison Cell, A Former Crypto CEO Praises Trump

March 21, 2026

A former head of a collapsed crypto firm is using prison‑approved messages to cheer on President Trump. The prisoner, serving 25 years for fraud, recently wrote about the president’s military strikes on Iran. He says the action was needed to stop a nuclear threat and that it weakened Iran’s army. H

politics

Switzerland Stops U. S. Weapon Sales Amid Iran Conflict

March 20, 2026

The Swiss government has decided not to give permission for companies to send weapons to the United States while fighting continues in Iran. This move follows the country’s long‑standing rule that it stays neutral during international wars. Because of this policy, the authorities said they will n

environment

New Faces on Old Lands: How Kindness and Climate Shape Community Acceptance

March 20, 2026

In northern Bangladesh, people are moving to new villages because rivers have eaten away their homes. Researchers wanted to see how villagers feel about these newcomers. They asked 265 residents in person and used a game‑like survey to test different ideas about why people move. The study found t

crypto

Layer 2 is Changing How DeFi Works on Ethereum

March 19, 2026

Ethereum has always been the hub for decentralized finance, but new Layer 2 solutions are reshaping its economics. These second‑layer networks cut transaction costs and speed up trades, pulling users from the main chain into faster, cheaper platforms. While this boosts overall participation, i