In August, trade numbers took a dive. The reason? New tariffs. These taxes on imports and exports started on August 7th. They came from the U. S. government. The result? A big drop in trade. First, let's talk about imports. These are goods and services bought from other countries. In August, they d
Latine youth in America face a tough balancing act. They juggle language, culture, and trauma. This mix often affects their school performance. Recent studies show that those who speak more Spanish and have faced violence tend to have lower grades. But it's not just about language. Students who spea
New York City is making big strides in supporting small businesses owned by minorities and women. The city has set some ambitious goals to award billions in contracts to these businesses, known as M/WBEs. These goals are part of a larger effort to create more opportunities for these entrepreneurs, w
Canada recently lost its measles-free status after nearly 30 years, a direct result of declining childhood vaccination rates. This should be a red flag for the U. S. , which is also at risk of losing its measles-free status. However, the current climate is far from ordinary. Anti-vaccine and anti-sc
People with HIV and severe liver damage face a significant risk of liver cancer even after successfully treating hepatitis C with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). This finding highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring for liver cancer in these patients. The study focused on individuals with H
Older adults in nursing homes often face loneliness. But social connections can make a big difference. A recent study looked at how friendships and activities affect their happiness. The study focused on seniors in Spain. It found that both formal and informal support networks play a big role in th
A recent court decision has put a halt to Texas' new congressional map, which was designed by Republicans to strengthen their hold on the House of Representatives. The ruling, made by a panel of federal judges, including Judge Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, has or
The Senate made a big move on Tuesday. They agreed to pass a bill without any changes. This bill is about releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The House had already approved it with a huge majority. The Senate didn't even debate it. They just said yes. Some people wanted changes. House Speak
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Turkey this week to discuss ending the war with Russia. This war has been going on for nearly four years. However, Russia has said it won't send anyone to these talks. It's also unclear if the U. S. will be involved. Zelenskyy plans to meet with
When winter arrives, ice becomes a common problem. To tackle this, people often use ice melts. Two popular choices are calcium chloride and sodium chloride. Both work by lowering water's freezing point, but they do so in different ways. Sodium chloride, or rock salt, is widely used. It disrupts the
