Olivia Sterling
Education Policy Analyst tracking federal funding, student loan legislation, and K-12 standards.
Latest Reporting
Why Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo Commands a $1,999 Price Tag
Apple’s latest foldable iPhone Duo is priced at $1,999, a figure that raises eyebrows and sparks debate about the economics of premium hardware, supply‑chain dynamics, and brand strategy.
Trump’s Irish Swing: Golf, Politics, and a Whisper of Diplomacy
President Donald Trump landed in Doonbeg, County Clare, pairing a pro‑golf weekend at his newly acquired Irish estate with a low‑key diplomatic push that could reshape U.S.–Ireland ties.
A Promising Heart Drug Failed. What Went So Wrong?
Novartis’s once‑heralded heart‑attack preventative floundered in late‑stage trials, leaving cardiologists and investors scrambling for answers.
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
Diesel prices in the United States have surged past $6 a gallon as the conflict between Washington and Iran throttles global fuel supplies, sending shockwaves through logistics, consumers, and the broader economy.
When the Algorithm Looms: Navigating the Threat of AI to Our Future
As artificial intelligence accelerates, scientists and policymakers grapple with a daunting question: could the very tools we create become the architects of humanity’s end?
Trump’s $5,000 Vote‑Buy Promise Echoes as Young Conservatives Mourn Charlie Kirk
President Trump pledged a $5,000 cash bonus to every American if the GOP sweeps the midterms, while a new generation of conservatives gathers to reflect on the sudden death of their charismatic leader, Charlie Kirk.
Across the Globe, New Homes for the Bayeux Tapestry’s Epic Story
From a bustling American arena to a quiet Danish abbey and a New Zealand farmhouse, full‑size and modest reproductions of the Bayeux Tapestry are drawing crowds and sparking conversations about art, history, and even modesty.
Google’s €13bn Finnish Data Centre Deal Marks Europe’s Largest Single Tech Investment
Google announced a €13 billion data centre project in Finland, its biggest single investment in Europe, promising tens of thousands of jobs and positioning the Nordic country as a new hub for AI and cloud services.
Trump Nominates Jay Clayton to Serve as Director of National Intelligence
President Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, the former chairman of the SEC, to serve as director of national intelligence, following a pick for acting director that caused an uproar on Capitol Hill.
Bill Gates' Deposition on Epstein: A Web of Complexities
Bill Gates' testimony to Congress sheds light on his relationship with the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.