Whittaker's 1963 ascent to the summit of Mount Everest came 10 years after Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay first scaled ...

California will focus again on first-generation homebuyers later this month during its roughly $200 million rollout of the down payment assistance program known as Dream for All. From Feb. 24 to March ...

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission and global education company Kaplan announced that Illinois’ first-in-the-nation free test preparation program will continue through the end of the academic ...

JDK 26 moves to general production availability. This short-term release is backed by six months of Premier-level support. Java Development Kit (JDK) 26, the latest standard Java release from Oracle, ...

In a world first, China has approved a brain implant for commercial use in people with spinal cord injuries. The device is a type of brain-computer interface (BCI) and is made by the Shanghai-based ...

DETROIT – Homeownership is one of the biggest drivers of generational wealth in the United States, but for many would-be buyers, saving for a down payment can feel out of reach — especially with today ...

Downtown Vancouver’s first espresso bar, Java House, is for sale. Longtime owners Lonnie and Cora Chandler plan to retire next month, unless a buyer needs their help to ensure a smooth transition. The ...

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — A box sitting outside the Summerville Police Department could soon change what happens the moment someone calls 911. After three years of development, the department is ...

Texas’ medical marijuana program is expanding, with new laws now in effect that increase access for patients across the state, including in North Texas. While much of the debate in 2025 centered on ...

Your dream of owning a new home could become a reality — with some government support. California residents who have never owned a home are eligible for the state’s “Dream for All Shared Appreciation ...

Mayor Mamdani on Thursday took the first step toward getting New York City’s planned universal child care for 2-year-olds off the ground, asking providers if they’re interested in offering the new ...

AUSTIN, Texas — As Austin’s housing costs continue to climb, a new program is stepping in to help the city’s first responders stay closer to the neighborhoods they protect. The Austin Apartment ...