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- 14-H enrollment rising in East Texas amid farming education interest▼4-H enrollment growing in East Texas as agricultural education gains interest
4-H youth program enrollment is growing across East Texas, according to regional reporting, reflecting increased interest in agricultural education among young people and families. The organization offers hands-on learning in farming, livestock, leadership and life skills, and local officials point to renewed enthusiasm for practical agricultural training as a driver of the membership increase.
- 2Robinhood to launch 24-hour weekend trading of US stocks▼Robinhood to allow 24-hour weekend trading of US stocks as industry shifts to wider access
Robinhood says it will allow customers to trade US stocks around the clock, including weekends, extending access beyond traditional market hours. The move follows a broader industry shift toward continuous trading as brokers compete for always-on retail investors. It comes as regulators and exchanges weigh how wider trading hours affect liquidity, oversight and market stability.
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Eckerd College has expanded access to its art studios, allowing students to work around the clock. The move gives art students the flexibility to create outside of normal class hours, supporting late-night projects and independent practice. It reflects a broader emphasis on giving creative students dedicated space and time for their work.
- 4Bitcoin slumps to $83k as trading volume drops●Bitcoin (BTC) price fell to $83k on Tuesday as 24-hour trading volume and transaction value fell sharply after investor
Bitcoin fell to $83,000 on Tuesday as 24-hour trading volume and transaction value dropped sharply amid negative investor sentiment. The sell-off has renewed debate about the cryptocurrency's near-term direction, with some commentators still bullish — financial planner Ric Edelman has reportedly set a long-term target price of $1 million per bitcoin despite the current downturn.
- 5Montana Commission Rejects 24-Hour Trap Checks and Bear Spray Mandate▼Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Rejects 24-Hour Trap Checks, Bear Spray Mandate
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission has voted against requiring trappers to check their traps every 24 hours and against mandating that hunters carry bear spray. The decision ends, for now, proposals aimed at reducing harm to trapped animals and improving safety in bear country. The ruling is likely to draw criticism from wildlife advocacy groups while being welcomed by trapping and hunting interests in the state.
- 6Man arrested after four-hour East Salinas standoff●Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 4-hour East Salinas standoff
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a roughly four-hour standoff in East Salinas, California, according to KSBW. Details about what triggered the standoff, whether anyone was injured, and the suspect's identity have not yet been released. Authorities have not said if additional suspects are being sought in connection with the incident.
- 7Israeli team makes history at Europe's 24-hour solar car race●Israeli engineering team makes history at Europe’s 24-hour solar car race
An Israeli engineering team has made history at Europe's 24-hour solar car race, according to Israeli news reports. The achievement marks a notable milestone for the team in the endurance event, which challenges student and engineering teams to design and race solar-powered vehicles across the continent. Details of the team's placement and performance are still emerging.