Retail stores have seen a bigger bump in sales than expected last month. Despite some hurricanes causing chaos, new jobless claims dropped by surprise. This good news has traders thinking a rate cut by the Fed is almost guaranteed next month. More numbers are coming out later today, including how w
Doctors have found a game-changer for locally advanced cervical cancer. A new study showed that adding a six-week chemotherapy course before standard treatment can significantly increase survival rates. The trial involved patients from different countries, divided into two groups. One group received
In a surprising twist, the Supreme Court has let President Biden's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continue its push to reduce climate pollution from power plants. More than 20 Republican states and industry groups had asked the court to temporarily halt these rules while legal challenges play
On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court decided not to delay a new rule from the federal government targeting carbon pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants. This rule was challenged by many states, mostly led by Republicans, and several industry groups. They asked the court to stop the Environmen
A Texas board has said 'no' to stopping the execution of a man named Robert Roberson. This is a big deal because it could be the first time someone is executed in the U.S. for a case linked to shaken baby syndrome. Roberson says he didn't hurt his daughter, and many people, including some Republican
Imagine a place with more water than all of Earth's oceans combined, hidden beneath a thick layer of ice. This isn't some far-fetched dream; it's Europa, one of Jupiter’s many moons. NASA's exciting journey to this icy world started with the launch of the Europa Clipper from Florida's Cape Canaveral
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show made a comeback after six years, promising to reflect the diversity of today. But where was the inclusivity that we were hoping for? While they did feature two trans models, Alex Consani and Valentina Sampaio, the majority of the models were still thin, just like t
You know those neighborhood drug stores you've always gone to? Well, many are shutting down, and it's not just one or two. Walgreens is planning to close 1,200 stores. CVS is not far behind, closing a total of 1,144 stores between 2018 and 2023. Even Rite Aid is struggling, announcing the closure of
Amazon, a major player in the tech world, has big plans to cut down on carbon emissions. They've already hit a major milestone by using 100% renewable energy for their global operations—seven years earlier than expected! As their energy needs grow, they're not just sticking to renewables. They're al
Amazon isn't just thinking about the future—it's investing in it. The tech giant is betting big on small modular reactors (SMRs), a new kind of nuclear power plant that's smaller and faster to build than traditional ones. In the early 2030s, if everything goes as planned, these SMRs could help power
