Data is now everywhere in our lives, informing our decisions about which new show to watch, what path to take or whether to grab an umbrella. But it’s practically absent from the way our kids learn. Our approach to teaching data science and data literacy has hardly evolved since I started my teaching career in … Read more
French drugmaker Sanofi’s announcement that it will sell a majority stake in its consumer health division to a US investment fund has sparked a new wave of political backlash, with concerns about the loss of control over essential medications. Paris is being urged to block the sale by using its powers to safeguard strategic sectors, … Read more
In the 1970s, Congress pledged to fund a higher education system controlled by Indigenous communities, with the goal of serving students who had been historically disadvantaged by the nation’s mistreatment of Native Americans. This commitment led to the establishment of tribal colleges and universities, intended to address the impact of violence, racism, and cultural erasure … Read more
“ Backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government, U.S. Treasuries bonds have long been viewed as the gold standard in safe investments. In times of uncertainty, economic downturns, or full-blown crises, investors have flocked to Treasuries as a haven. But what if actual gold is the new gold standard for a … Read more
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 15, 2023. Nathan Howard | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Biden administration recorded a budget deficit that exceeded $1.8 trillion in fiscal year 2024, representing an increase of over 8% from the previous year and marking the third highest deficit on record, as reported by the … Read more