In 2025, state policies are playing a bigger role in shaping business performance than the economy itself. New laws are changing how companies handle labor, the environment, privacy, energy, and even how they report their impact. A recent study found that nearly one-third of businesses have faced lo
President Donald Trump has shown support for a new Republican healthcare plan. This plan would give money directly to people instead of insurance companies. He shared his thoughts with reporters on Air Force One. Trump likes the idea of giving up to $1, 500 to qualifying Obamacare enrollees. He bel
In the war-torn outskirts of Dobropillia, a small town in eastern Ukraine, the sound of artillery echoes through the air. The town, like many others in the Donetsk region, has been heavily damaged by years of Russian attacks. Despite the danger, some residents, like 97-year-old Kateryna Lomova, refu
Europe's online learning scene, especially MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), is set to explode. By 2030, it could hit a massive $25. 46 billion, up from $5. 22 billion in 2025. That's a whopping 37. 3% growth each year, thanks to AI and machine learning making learning more personal and adaptable
Fairfax County is adding new classes to its middle and high schools. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, students can take courses on artificial intelligence, personal finance, and cybersecurity. The school board approved these changes. Most of the new classes are optional. This means schools can
Green Bay is considering a new rule. It's about business licenses and permits. The city wants to stop giving them to people who owe property taxes. This is not new. Other cities in Wisconsin already do this. But Green Bay is different. Right now, someone can owe years of taxes and still get a licens
Trade talks between the US and India are getting tense. The US president, Donald Trump, has hinted at slapping new tariffs on Indian rice. This comes after American farmers complained that cheap rice imports from India, Vietnam, and Thailand are hurting their business. Trump questioned why India doe
In the heart of Kyiv, Zelenskyy spoke to reporters, stressing that Ukraine needs stronger security guarantees. He made it clear that he won't give Russia more land in Donbas than what they already hold. The peace talks, driven by the White House, seem to be at a standstill. Trump's frustration is gr
Pope Leo XIV recently emphasized the importance of Europe's involvement in any future peace agreement for Ukraine. He made these remarks after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The pope argued that excluding Europe from peace talks would be unrealistic, as the war is happening
People who struggle with smartphone use might experience changes in their brain activity when they take a break from their devices. This is what a recent study found out. The study looked at how the brain behaves when it's not doing anything specific, called resting-state. It compared two groups: th
