In July 2025, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is intensifying the AI talent war, offering $100 million signing bonuses to poach top researchers from OpenAI and other rivals, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This aggressive recruitment drive, aimed at building Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, has sparked a heated rivalry with OpenAI’s Sam Altman, who dismissed…
The Indianapolis Colts are entering the 2025 NFL season with a bold new strategy, aiming to reclaim the AFC South and make a deep playoff run. After a 9-8 season in 2024, head coach Shane Steichen has overhauled the playbook, focusing on a run-heavy offence and aggressive defence, as reported by IndyStar on July 20,…
The Chicago Cubs are in the thick of a thrilling playoff push in 2025, vying for a National League Wild Card spot as the MLB season heats up. With a revitalised roster and strategic adjustments, the Cubs are showing promise after a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on July 18, 2025, led by…
New York City’s summer attractions, from Central Park’s concerts to Coney Island’s rides, are drawing millions in 2025, boosted by a firefly population surge due to warm, wet conditions. Yet, safety concerns, including a crypto-related kidnapping and rising subway crime, challenge the city’s appeal. NewsVeil explores the economic and social dynamics for New York, Los…
In 2025, Chicago is doubling down on its commitment to families, rolling out a range of family-friendly initiatives designed to foster community, support child development, and make the city more accessible for parents and kids alike. From free museum days to expanded park programs, these efforts aim to create safe, engaging spaces for families, as…
In a landmark move for women’s basketball, the WNBA announced on July 20, 2025, that Indianapolis will welcome a second franchise starting in the 2027 season, joining the Indiana Fever as the city’s newest professional sports team. The expansion, backed by a $100 million investment from a consortium led by local tech mogul Sarah Bennett,…
On July 17, 2025, Amazon’s cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced the elimination of hundreds of jobs, a move confirmed by spokesperson Brad Glasser and reported by Reuters. This follows CEO Andy Jassy’s June 2025 warning that generative AI adoption would reduce workforce needs, with the company projecting $105 billion in AI infrastructure…
The signing of the GENIUS Act by President Donald Trump on July 18, 2025, has sparked a historic cryptocurrency surge, propelling Ether to a six-month high of $3,675.60 and Bitcoin to a record $122,000. This landmark legislation, establishing federal regulations for stablecoins, has ignited hope among Chicago families seeking financial opportunities, but it also raises…
In 2025, America’s education system stands at a crossroads, grappling with funding shortages, teacher burnout, and unequal access to quality schooling. Political polarisation has stalled meaningful reform, leaving students and educators caught in the crossfire. Education reform needs bipartisanship to break this gridlock and deliver equitable, high-quality education. This opinion piece argues that collaboration across…
New York’s infrastructure is at a tipping point in 2025, with ageing systems threatening the state’s economic vitality and public safety. From crumbling bridges to unreliable subways and vulnerable power grids, the challenges are immense. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) assigned New York a C-grade in its 2025 Infrastructure Report Card, noting over…
