Believe it or not, Mark Zuckerberg, the guy who runs Facebook and Instagram, had dinner with Donald Trump at his fancy Florida spot, Mar-a-Lago. This might surprise you because Zuckerberg had kicked Trump off his social media sites after the January 6 incident. But here they were, sitting down to ea
Ever wondered how investor interest impacts the ups and downs of cryptocurrencies, especially during a global pandemic like COVID-19? This study looked at the top 20 cryptocurrencies from January 2016 to April 2021 to find out. They used a method called Two Stages Least Squares to see how investor a
Mergers and acquisitions can buy companies more than just assets; they can also bring innovative technology. Researchers have taken a close look at Chinese companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges from 2007 to 2020, using a method called Difference-in-Differences. This wasn't ju
Ever heard of rosemary extract? It's like a superhero among plants, packed with powerful compounds that keep our bodies healthy. One of these heroes is rosmarinic acid, known for its amazing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective powers. But what does that mean for us? Well, let's take
In the fight against breast cancer, doctors are constantly searching for better ways to treat the disease. One recent study, known as the PROMETEO II trial, looked into combining two drugs - palbociclib and letrozole - to help patients with a specific type of breast cancer. This type of cancer is ho
Federal Reserve officials are planning to lower interest rates gradually. They think inflation is coming down and the job market is doing well. This means they can afford to cut rates slowly. The meeting notes said that if things stay as expected, with inflation going down and jobs staying strong, r
Get ready, Elgin! The annual Holly Days celebration is setting downtown ablaze with holiday cheer this Saturday. Alongside the usual Sips of the Season Holiday Beverage Crawl, pop-up markets, and tree-lighting ceremony, organizers have added extra entertainment to bring the holiday spirit to life. S
U. S. stocks had a major celebration on Monday, with big indexes hitting all-time peaks. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific markets took a small dip on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 dropping 1. 38%. Chinese and Hong Kong markets stayed steady. Investors are cheering for Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's choice
Ashley Green was 21 when life dealt her a sudden blow: her mom passed away, leaving behind just one photo of them together. This tragedy propelled Ashley and her husband Kenny Green to launch Kaans Designs, a clothing brand specializing in matching family outfits, during Ashley’s maternity leave in
You might think that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, often known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, always stick together. But lately, they're doing their own thing, and it's working out just fine. After leaving their royal duties behind in 2020, the couple has been splitting their public and busine
