Georgia Democrat gains traction in special election for state Senate seat in deeply GOP district
Georgia Democrats hope a recent special election win in a deep-red state Senate district means their party could make gains in 2026
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Nature’s nibbles
Standing barefoot in a grassy patch of dandelions, Iris Phoebe Weaver excitedly begins listing the many ways the modest plant can be used medicinally and in cooking. Read Full Article →
IN THE KNOW: Marcos EO covers teachers’ pay raise
In August 2024, President Marcos signed Executive Order (EO) No. 64, which mandates a four-tranche salary increase for civilian government workers to be implemented every January from 2024 to 2027. This raised the salary of teachers as compared to the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) of 2019. Under the first tranche,
'Czech Trump' Babis headed for comeback as prime minister
Billionaire Andrej Babis is poised to return to power as prime minister in the Czech Republic in a four-year comeback that mirrors U.S. President Donald Trump. Read Full Article →
Zelis Healthtech Hires JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs in Preparation for $17bn IPO
Zelis Healthcare is preparing for a $17 billion initial public offering, according to information obtained by Business Insider, marking one of the most anticipated listings in the healthtech space in recent years. The healthcare payments company has confidentially filed its S-1 with regulators and brought on Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan
