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- 1Connecticut Teen Named America's Top Young Scientist●Connecticut Teen Raji Doshi, 13, Named America’s Top Young Scientist for Ocean Conservation Innovation
Raji Doshi, a 13-year-old from Connecticut, has been named America's Top Young Scientist for her ocean conservation innovation. The award recognizes outstanding young researchers in science. Coverage in New England media highlights her achievement and the attention her work on protecting ocean environments is drawing at such a young age.
- 2NYC Comptroller Releases Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Report▼Office of the New York City Comptroller Releases Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
The Office of the New York City Comptroller has released its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2026, laying out the city's audited financial position, revenues, expenditures and outstanding obligations. The document is the official accounting record used by policymakers, analysts and residents to assess how New York City is managing public money and its long-term fiscal health.
- 3Brazil's unified public exam: remaining vacancies annulled, 2027 edition planned●concurso público nacional unificado
Brazil's Ministry of Management and Innovation has cancelled the call notice for 544 remaining positions from the second edition of the Unified National Public Exam (CNU), saying it will prepare a replacement. The ministry also expects to hold the exam every two years, pending congressional approval for a new edition in 2027. Brazilian candidates are closely following what the substitute notice will mean for the outstanding vacancies.
- 4Qatari delegation visits Tehran to revive US-Iran talks▼Qatari delegation visits Tehran as diplomatic efforts to secure US-Iran deal resume
A Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran as diplomatic efforts to secure an agreement between the United States and Iran resume. Qatar has frequently acted as an intermediary between Washington and Tehran, and the visit signals renewed momentum in negotiations. Officials and observers are watching closely for signs of progress on outstanding issues between the two countries.
- 5Gov. Spanberger visits VMI, grants cadet penalty amnesty●Gov. Spanberger visits VMI post, grants Cadet Penalty Amnesty
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger visited the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, where she granted a cadet penalty amnesty, wiping out outstanding disciplinary penalties for cadets. The move, reported by WSLS, is a gesture of goodwill toward the corps of cadets during her visit to the state-supported military college. It signals the new governor's engagement with Virginia's military institutions early in her term.
- 6Norwood Elementary in Warwick Named Special Olympics National Banner School●Norwood Elementary in Warwick gets named a Special Olympics National Banner School
Norwood Elementary School in Warwick has been designated a Special Olympics National Banner School, an honor recognizing schools that demonstrate outstanding commitment to inclusion through the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program. The recognition highlights the school's work promoting inclusive sports, leadership opportunities and whole-school engagement for students of all abilities. It places the Rhode Island elementary school among a select group of schools nationwide receiving the distinction.
- 7Court allows South African tax authority to sell Shauwn Mkhize's Sandton properties●Court Grants SARS Permission To Sell Mamkhize's 5 Sandton Properties
A South African court has granted the South African Revenue Service permission to sell five properties belonging to businesswoman and reality TV personality Shauwn Mkhize, known as Mamkhize, in Sandton, Johannesburg. The move forms part of SARS's efforts to recover reportedly outstanding tax debts. The ruling marks a significant escalation in the long-running dispute between the wealthy socialite and the tax authority.
- 8Ukrainian photographer Sasha Kurmaz shortlisted for Deutsche Börse Prize●Ukrainian photographer Sasha Kurmaz shortlisted for prestigious Deutsche Börse Prize – photos Ukrainian photographer Sas
Ukrainian photographer Sasha Kurmaz has been shortlisted for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2027, one of the most prestigious international awards in contemporary photography. The nomination places the Ukrainian artist among a select group recognized for outstanding work in the field, drawing attention from the international art community.