BUSINESS
NEWS
New Research Links Urban Sprawl to Reduced Intergenerational Mobility for Low-Income Families
By Sandy Di Angelis Urban sprawl is not just unsightly. It could also be impeding intergenerational mobility for low-income residents and reinforcing racial inequality,
U.S. Home Prices Show Slower Growth in October 2024, Led by New York With 7.3% Annual Increase
By Peter Duncan S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) released the October 2024 results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices. The leading measure
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CHANGE
U.S. Department of Defense Deploys 500 Troops and Aircraft to Combat California Wildfires
By Sandy Di Angelis The Defense Department now has 500 active-duty troops and a variety of equipment on standby to assist with the wildfires
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $65 Million Funding Opportunity for Small Businesses in Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization
By Helen Roscha On Dec. 27, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $65 million funding opportunity to support projects through the
TECH
NEWS
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Record-Breaking Discovery of 44 Individual Stars in Distant Galaxy, Shedding Light on Dark Matter
By Tina Geiger Looking halfway across the observable universe and expecting to see individual stars is considered a non-starter in astronomy, a bit
New UCLA Study Reveals Multilingualism Enhances Cognitive Abilities and Reduces Autism Symptoms in Children
By Tina Geiger A new study from UCLA Health adds to the growing body of evidence on the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple
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INTEREST
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Outlines Key Lessons for U.S. Strategic Competition With China
By Nicole Choquette Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks spoke about “four lessons” she views as critical for prevailing in the U.S. strategic competition
Padilla, Schiff, Bipartisan California Congressional Delegation Applaud President Biden’s Major Disaster Declaration for Los Angeles County Fires
By Marc Brousseau Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) led 47 bipartisan members of the California Congressional delegation in
CULTURE
NEWS
Interview With Jenny Run: A Tale of Two Cities in Comedy
By D’Arcy Sardone Jenny Run’s journey from engineer to stand-up comedian is a testament to following your passion and listening to the people
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Honors the Legacy of President Jimmy Carter Following His Passing
By Nicole Choquette President Carter was the pinnacle of a public servant, dedicating his life to making our world a better place. He
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NEWS
Seattle Jazz Sensation Eugenie Jones Set to Release Highly Anticipated Album ‘EUGENIE’
By Kenisha Lewis BrightIDEAS Communications and Open Mic Records announce Eugenie Jones’ new self-titled release, EUGENIE, a profoundly personal and ambitious project, hitting
Breakout Artist Rita Mercury Shines With Her New Release ‘Nobody’
By Emily Patterson Rita Mercury is a talented artist who’s quietly making her way in the music world. Coming from Russia and now