The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), once a fierce protector of consumers' financial rights, now sits idle. Employees describe a surreal work environment where they are paid but forbidden to do their jobs. The bureau, tasked with overseeing banks and financial services, has been effectiv
Measles cases in the U. S. have hit a 33-year high, but New York City has managed to avoid outbreaks so far. Still, health officials are keeping a close eye on the situation. Seven cases have been reported in the city this year, with the latest confirmed in early July. Statewide, there have been 14
In the world of European ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery, a silent battle is being fought. Women in this field often face subtle but harmful comments and actions that make them feel left out or treated unfairly. These are called microaggressions, and they can happen because of someone's age, gen
Cyanobacteria, often overlooked, are nature's tiny chemists. These blue-green algae pack a punch, producing a variety of biologically active compounds. These compounds play a big role in ecosystems and even hold promise for new medicines. However, tapping into this potential isn't easy. Researchers
Scientists have created special tiny wires, called nanowires, that are really good at turning CO2 into useful stuff. These wires are made of two metals, palladium and copper, arranged in a unique way. The special thing about these wires is that they have tiny surfaces that are under stress, which ma
President Donald Trump recently backed Attorney General Pam Bondi amid growing discontent within his MAGA supporters. The issue? The administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump's attempt to calm the situation seems to have backfired, sparking more criticism. Trump took to his soci
The EU is planning to retaliate against the US with tariffs on a range of products. This includes aircraft, cars, machinery, chemicals, plastics, medical devices, electrical equipment, and industrial goods. The total value of these goods is less than previously proposed, at around €95 billion. The
Water behaves differently when it's squeezed into tiny spaces. These spaces are so small that they're measured in nanometers, which are way smaller than the width of a human hair. When water is trapped in these tight spots, it doesn't act like it does in open spaces. This is important because water
In Germany, people's views on vaccines seem to be tied to their political beliefs. A recent study looked at how trust and a sense of shared duty affect vaccine readiness among different political groups. The study found that supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party were more
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are becoming a popular way to tackle urban problems. These solutions use natural processes to improve city life. However, there is a lot of information about NbS, and it's hard to know what works best in different places. A recent study looked at 61 review articles on N
