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funding

Universities Push Back Against White House's Higher Education Plan

October 18, 2025

The White House recently invited nine universities to be the first to sign a new higher education compact. This compact is part of a broader effort to align universities with the administration's political priorities. In exchange for signing, universities would get better access to research funding.

education

Teachers and School District at Odds Over Contract Talks

October 18, 2025

In a recent turn of events, the Bellwood-Antis School District and the Bellwood-Antis Education Association couldn't see eye to eye on a new teachers' contract. The talks went on for nearly four hours, but no deal was made. The union said the district was late to the game and dropped a verbal offer

sports

Medina's Plan for a New Sports Haven

October 18, 2025

Medina is looking to upgrade its recreation center. The city wants to build a new indoor sports area. This new space would be a turf field house. It would be added to the Medina Community Recreation Center. The idea is to ease crowding at the current field house. This is especially important during

technology

Astra Nova's Big Bet on AI and Web3 Fun

October 18, 2025

Astra Nova, a company blending AI and Web3, just scored a massive $48. 3 million investment. This cash boost comes from a mix of new and old investors, including big names from the Middle East. The goal? To grow their tools that let creators build blockchain-based entertainment without needing to be

finance

Harvard's Money Moves: Big Gains and Political Fights

October 17, 2025

Harvard University's investment fund, known as the endowment, hit a massive $56. 9 billion in 2025. This huge number is thanks to smart investments that paid off, even though the school faced some tough times with the government. The fund grew by nearly $4 billion in just one year, which is a lot of

education

NYC Schools Fight Back Against Federal Funding Cuts

October 17, 2025

New York City Public Schools are in a legal battle with the U. S. Department of Education. The federal agency cut $47 million in grants because of the city's policies on transgender students. The schools say the funding was taken away without proper notice or a hearing. The Department of Education

business

AI Startup Anthropic Eyes More Cash from Middle East

October 16, 2025

Anthropic, a major player in the AI world, is on the hunt for more money. They've just had some early chats with MGX, a big investment group based in Abu Dhabi. This is interesting because it's only been a short time since Anthropic secured a massive funding round. The CEO of Anthropic, Dario Amode

politics

Political Stalemate: Government Shutdown Looms Longer

October 15, 2025

The political standoff in Washington is heating up, with Republicans and the Trump administration preparing for a prolonged government shutdown. They're taking steps to shield themselves from political fallout and put pressure on Democrats. The White House is moving funds around to ensure military p

science

California's Nobel Wins: A Wake-Up Call for Science Funding

October 12, 2025

California is once again in the spotlight for its groundbreaking scientific achievements, with multiple Nobel Prizes awarded to researchers connected to the state. This success story is not just about individual brilliance; it's a testament to the power of investment in science and education. Three

business

Flint's Bold Move to Boost First Responders: A Closer Look

October 12, 2025

Flint, Michigan, is making a big move to improve its public safety team. The city just got a huge $1. 5 million grant. This money is meant to help hire more first responders and keep the ones they already have. It's also for training and better tools. The grant will pay for sign-on bonuses to attra