Delivery workers in Brazil can now get easier loans to buy motorcycles. The government wants to help people who deliver food or packages for apps. They can borrow money at lower interest rates than usual. Women get 11. 5% per year, while men pay 12. 5%. Normally, loans in Brazil cost a lot more—arou
Byron Allen's journey from a kid cleaning up roller skates in Detroit to controlling TV time slots millions watch is pretty unusual. His story starts in a family-run roller rink where he learned early that hard work beats just talent. Moving to LA at 7 wasn’t a planned vacation - riots in Detroit af
A 17-year-old boy in central Kenya died during protests against a U. S. quarantine site for Ebola-exposed individuals, his family says. The teen left home to collect a school uniform when he got caught in the unrest. Police claim he was hit by a tear-gas canister, but witnesses and a protest leader
Scientists are focusing on a sticky protein called amyloid beta that builds up in the brain years before memory problems start. This protein is like a warning sign for Alzheimer's disease, but it shows up so slowly that doctors usually catch it too late. The big question is whether we can predict wh
Scientists have found a way to make tiny light-scattering sensors work much better. Instead of waiting for antibodies to clump by themselves, they added a fast chemical reaction that locks the antibodies together. This reaction uses copper to stitch proteins into bigger clusters, making the whole pr
Your body works like a busy office behind the scenes. While you read this, your brain is already predicting words before you finish typing them. Behind that, your body runs a non-stop data collection system tracking things like your pulse, hunger, and muscle tension. Experts call this hidden monitor
A federal judge in Boston recently told the government they have to put back signs and displays about tough topics like slavery and climate change in national parks. These signs were removed because officials said they didn’t match the government’s view of history. The judge said taking them down wa
The National Academies of Science has long been seen as a steady voice in a stormy world. Born in the chaos of the Civil War, its job was to give clear, expert advice to the government. Over time, it built a reputation for tackling tough topics—even when powerful groups didn’t like the answers. But
The first time the men’s World Cup landed in Canada, the country made sure to invite more than just its players. Over 43, 000 fans packed BMO Field in Toronto, and the guest list read like a who’s who of Canadian fame. “Deadpool” actor and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds cheered from the stands along
Travelers often struggle to balance comfort and style when they’re stuck in airports or cramped seats, but one wardrobe choice keeps popping up on famous faces and everyday flyers alike: black pants. Stars like Jennifer Garner and Olivia Wilde don’t just throw on any old pair; they pick cuts that wo
